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Katy Hudson is the eponymous, gospel rock debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Katy Hudson, who would later adopt the familiar stage name of Katy Perry. It was released on October 23, 2001, as a Christian music album by Red Hill Records two days before her seventeenth birthday. This would be her only gospel album before she made the switch to mainstream pop music. Hudson wrote or co-wrote all songs on the album.[4][5]
[edit] Background and production
Prior to the release of the album, Hudson had signed to an independent Christian record label called Red Hill Records. After the releases, Perry had set up her website, with the same name talking about her album and promoting her album in her way.[3] The album lies mainly in the genres of Christian music and pop rock, while also having rock influences. The album also has an aggressive side, with Hudson pointing out that "Piercing" is such a song.[3] Production and distribution of the album ceased after Red Hill Records folded at the end of 2001.[6]
[edit] Singles
"Trust in Me" was released as the lead single from the album. It was released on March 6, 2001.[3] The song received positive reviews from music critics but it did not chart.
[edit] Critical reception
The album received a favorable review from Russ Breimeier of Christianity Today, who applauded her voice and songwriting and called her "a remarkable young talent emerging, a gifted songwriter in her own right who will almost certainly go far in this business".[5]
Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic gave it a favorable review, giving it three stars. He complimented her songwriting, mostly comparing it to Alanis Morissette. He also said "Katy Hudson is only instructive as the first act in a prefab pop star's career, to show that she has talent but that she was mismarketed."[7]
[edit] Track listing
| Writer(s) |
| 1. |
"Trust in Me" |
Katy Hudson, Mark Dickson |
4:46 |
| 2. |
"Piercing" |
Hudson, Tommy Collier, Brian White |
4:06 |
| 3. |
"Search Me" |
Hudson, Collier, Scott Faircloff |
5:00 |
| 4. |
"Last Call" |
Hudson |
3:07 |
| 5. |
"Growing Pains" |
Hudson, Dickson |
4:05 |
| 6. |
"My Own Monster" |
Hudson |
5:25 |
| 7. |
"Spit" |
Hudson |
5:10 |
| 8. |
"Faith Won't Fail" |
Hudson, Dickson |
5:14 |
| 9. |
"Naturally" |
Hudson, Faircloff |
4:33 |
| 10. |
"When There's Nothing Left" |
Hudson |
6:45 |
[edit] Charts
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