Lee Ryan (album)
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Lee Ryan is the debut and only solo studio album to be released by Blue band-member and singer, Lee Ryan.
Background
Ryan revealed on ITV2 documentary The Big Reunion that soon after the break-up of Blue, he was approached by record executives to pursue a solo career.[1] Shortly after, Ryan hooked up with producer Hugh Goldsmith to help him produce and write his debut album. Ryan released his debut single, "Army of Lovers", on July 18, 2005. It debuted at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, and also peaked at #1 in Italy. The album itself was released on August 1, 2005, to mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. The album peaked at #6 on the UK Albums Chart, and also managed to reach #3 in Italy. Shortly after, Ryan released his second single, "Turn Your Car Around", which was also moderately successful. January 2006 saw the release of the album's third single, "When I Think of You", which peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ryan's last release from the album in the United Kingdom.
The album's fourth single, "Real Love", was not released in the United Kingdom due to poor sales of the album and its former singles, however, the song was released across Europe, and used as the theme to the film Ice Age: The Meltdown, leading to Ryan securing a vocal role in the British version of the film.[2] The song was heavily remixed for its release as a single. Dolce & Gabbana later signed Ryan up to be the face of their new line of clothing in the United Kingdom, leading to a slight resurgence in sales of the album.
Singles
- "Army of Lovers" - The first single from the album, released on July 18, 2005. The single peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, but found higher success staying at #1 for four weeks in Italy. The physical single featured an acoustic version of the song, an album sampler featuring samples of "Parking" and "Jump", and the music video.
- "Turn Your Car Around" - The second single from the album, released on October 10, 2005. The single peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Chart, but found higher success peaking at #2 in Italy and reaching #1 in the European Top 20. The physical single featured three b-sides: "Best of You", "These Words (Gold Horizons)" and "Movin' On", as well as the music video.
- "When I Think of You" - The third single from the album, released on January 30, 2006. The single peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, before dropping out of the top forty the following week. The physical single featured a new B-side: "I Can Let Go Now". Poor sales of this single lead to the cancellation of Ryan's record deal.
- "Real Love" - The fourth and final single from the album, released on April 7, 2006. The single failed was not released in the UK, however, it found success in as Italy, and Australia, for its use as the lead single from the film Ice Age: The Meltdown. The physical single featured a club remix by the Sharp Boys.
Track listing
1. |
"Army of Lovers" | Nigel Hoyle | Ash Howes, Martin Harrington |
2:58 |
2. |
"Turn Your Car Around" | Ben Novak | Howes, Harrington |
3:32 |
3. |
"When I Think of You" | Alan Gowdy, Bill Biddle, Lynn Sylvers, Mike Hamilton | Howes, Harrington |
3:14 |
4. |
"Real Love" | John Reid, Joe Belmatti, Mich Hansen, Remee | Cutfather & Joe, Howes, Harrington, Remee[a] |
3:15 |
5. |
"Parking" | Steve Mac, Wayne Hector | Mac |
3:37 |
6. |
"Wish the Whole World Knew" | Howes, Lee Ryan, Harrington, Hector | Howes, Harrington |
4:09 |
7. |
"Close to You" | Ryan, Hoyle | Howes, Harrington |
3:26 |
8. |
"Miss My Everything" | Ryan, Robert Taylor, Shaffer Smith | Howes, Harrington |
2:48 |
9. |
"Daydreamer" | Ryan, Hoyle | Howes, Harrington |
3:17 |
10. |
"Jump" | Howes, Ryan, Harrington, Hector | Howes, Harrington |
3:40 |
11. |
"How Do I?" | Howes, Ryan, Harrington, Hector | Howes, Harrington |
4:15 |
12. |
"In the Morning" | Ryan, Smith | Howes, Harrington, Ryan[a] |
3:21 |
13. |
"These Words" | Ryan, Hoyle | Troublemaker |
3:14 |
14. |
"Movin' On" | Ryan, Octave | Octave 4 O'Vious Ent |
3:30 |
15. |
"Army of Lovers" (music video) | Hoyle | Howes, Harrington |
3:00 |
13. |
"Ho Te" | Lee Ryan, Luca Campaner, Emanuela Panizzo | Campaner, Panizzo |
3:07 |
14. |
"These Words" | Ryan, Hoyle | Troublemaker |
3:14 |
15. |
"Che Viso Avrai" | Lee Ryan, Luca Campaner, Emanuela Panizzo | Campaner, Panizzo |
4:23 |
13. |
"Best of You" | Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett | |
3:08 |
14. |
"I Can Let Go Now" | Ryan, Hoyle | |
3:24 |
15. |
"Real Love" (Sharp Boys club mix) | Reid, Belmatti, Hansen, Remee | Cutfather & Joe, Howes, Harrington, Remee[a], Sharp Boys[b] |
7:08 |
- Notes[6]
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies a remixer
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