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| Producer = [[David Foster]], [[Twin (production team)|Twin]], [[DEEKAY]], [[Billy Steinberg]], [[Claude Kelly]], [[Klaus D]]
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Charice is the first international studio album (third overall release) by Filipina pop and R&B singer Charice. This second self-titled album was released on May 11, 2010 under Reprise Records and was launched on The Oprah Winfrey Show during the World's Most Talented Kids episode with Iyaz on May 11, 2010. This album debuted at number-eight on the Billboard 200, making Charice the first Asian artist to reach the Top 10 on the chart solo. [citation needed]

The lead single, "Pyramid", featuring Iyaz, was released as the lead single from the album on March 2, 2010.

The single reached number 17 on the UK charts, making Charice the first Filipino to have a single in the top 20 in UK Charts. [2]. In Japan, this album is the 81st best selling album of 2010 according to Oricon charts selling over 98,000 copies.

Promotion

Upon the release of the album, Charice appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she performed, "Pyramid" and "In This Song". She also performed it on QVC with her other songs from her self-titled album, Charice, such as "I Love You", "Note to God" and "In This Song". She also sang "In This Song" in Regis and Kelly.

Singles

  • "Note to God" was released as the album's first North American single on May 15, 2009.
  • "Pyramid", featuring Iyaz was released as the album's lead international and second U.S. single on March 2, 2010.
  • "In This Song" was released as promotional single in Amazon.com
  • "Crescent Moon" was released as promotional single in Japan.

Critical reception

Mikael Wood from the Los Angeles Times gave the album a mixed review, saying that it "darts somewhat haphazardly from sleek dance-pop tunes ... to schmaltzy slow jams" but also that "it also feels like an honest showcase of the singer's voice ... its strength lives up to that of her collaborators."[3]

Allmusic's Andy Kellman gave it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "As a showcase for a teenage powerhouse vocalist, Charice does succeed, but a more balanced mix of heart-heavy and upbeat material would have made the desired Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey comparisons more accurate".[4]

Billboard gave the album a generally positive review, noting that "the set's stylistic shifts--from teen-oriented pop to a touch of rock ("In Love So Deep") to anthemic ballads—ultimately leaves you wondering just which audience Charice is eyeing: her teen peers or their moms," before concluding that "Though it doesn't hit on all cylinders, the album leaves no doubt as to Charice's talent--and promising future."[5]

A review on Towleroad said: "Charice's Diane Warren-penned ballad "Note to God" is a real showstopper. And she throws down the gauntlet on the multi-octave spine tingler "Thank You." Watch your back, Mariah; you’re not the only angel scaling the heavenly heights anymore."[6]

Track listing

North American Edition

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Pyramid" (feat. Iyaz)David Jassy, Lyrica Anderson, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan AlkenäsTwin3:58
2."Reset"Charice, Peter Habib, Adam Nierow, Johannes R. JoergensenDEEKAY & Mr. Fantastic4:23
3."In This Song"David Foster, Claude Kelly, Emanuel KiriakouFoster3:36
4."Nobody's Singin' to Me"Anne Preven, Scott Cutler 3:38
5."Thank You"Tom Leonard, Klaus DerendorfKlaus D4:16
6."I Love You"Kate Akhurst, Vince Pizzinga 3:05
7."In Love So Deep"The Corrs, Richard Nowell, Billy "William" Steinberg 4:08
8."All That I Need to Survive"Carole Bayer Sager, Jorgen Elofsson 4:05
9."Nothing"Didrik Thott, Sebastian Thott, Steve DiamondThott, Diamond3:50
10."The Truth Is"Alexander James 3:22
11."I Did It for You"Molinder, Alkenäs, Ryan Tedder 3:43
12."Note to God"Diane WarrenFoster3:59
Total length:46:03
International Edition[7]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."I Did It for You" (with Drew Ryan Scott from Varsity Fanclub)Molinder, Alkenäs, Ryan Tedder3:44
iTunes and Target deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Breathe You Out"Habib, NierowJ Remy, Bobby Bass3:14
14."Are We Over"WarrenBrent Paschke, Gabe Lopez3:55
QVC Special Deluxe Edition bonus tracks[8]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Fingerprint"Jonas Jeberg, Robbie Nevil, Lauren EvansNevil and Jeberg3:25
14."Thank You (Piano/Vocal)"Tom Leonard, Klaus DerendorfKlaus D4:16
15."Pyramid (Charice Only version)"David Jassy, Lyrica Anderson, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenäs 3:23
16."Pyramid (Dance Mix)"David Jassy, Lyrica Anderson, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenäs 3:54

Japan Edition

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Pyramid" (feat. Iyaz)David Jassy, Lyrica Anderson, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan AlkenäsTwin3:58
2."Reset"Charice, Peter Habib, Adam Nierow, Johannes R. JoergensenDEEKAY & Mr. Fantastic4:23
3."In This Song"David Foster, Claude Kelly, Emanuel KiriakouFoster3:36
4."Nobody's Singin' to Me"Anne Preven, Scott Cutler 3:38
5."Thank You"Tom Leonard, Klaus DerendorfKlaus D4:16
6."I Love You"Kate Akhurst, Vince Pizzinga 3:05
7."In Love So Deep"The Corrs, Richard Nowell, Billy "William" Steinberg 4:08
8."All That I Need to Survive"Carole Bayer Sager, Jorgen Elofsson 4:05
9."Nothing"Didrik Thott, Sebastian Thott, Steve DiamondThott, Diamond3:50
10."The Truth Is"Alexander James 3:22
11."I Did It for You"Molinder, Alkenäs, Ryan Tedder 3:43
12."Note to God"Diane WarrenFoster3:59
13."Crescent Moon (三日月 "Mikazuki")"Ayaka (lyrics/music), Yoshihiko Nishio (music) 4:38
Amazon.com Limited Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."I Did It for You" (with Drew Ryan Scott from Varsity Fanclub)Molinder, Alkenäs, Ryan Tedder3:44
14."Pyramid" (Dave Audé Radio Edit)  
15."I Love You" (Dave Audé Radio Edit) 3:51
16."Crescent Moon (三日月 "Mikazuki")"Ayaka (lyrics/music), Yoshihiko Nishio (music)4:38

UK Edition

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Pyramid" (ft. Iyaz)David Jassy, Lyrica Anderson, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan AlkenäsTwin3:56
2."Reset"Charice, Peter Habib, Adam Nierow, Johannes R. JoergensenDEEKAY & Mr. Fantastic4:22
3."In This Song"David Foster, Claude Kelly, Emanuel KiriakouFoster3:36
4."Nobody's Singin' to Me"Anne Preven, Scott Cutler 3:38
5."I Love You"Kate Akhurst, Vince Pizzinga 3:05
6."Nothing"Didrik Thott, Sebastian Thott, Steve DiamondThott, Diamond3:50
7."The Truth Is"Alexander James 3:22
8."Pyramid" (music video)  4:06

Additional notes

  • "Reset" (which is track #2) contains Filipino lines in the bridge part of the song.

Charts, sales and procession

The album debuted at the number-eight spot on the Billboard 200 chart (issue of May 29, 2010), with sales of 43,000 copies in the United States.[9]

Charts