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With the release of "Woman's World", Cher announced that the album's working title was ''Closer to the Truth''. The track list includes "Lie to Me" and "I Walk Alone", both written by pop star [[Pink (singer)|Pink]], and one featuring her vocals; "Take It Like a Man" featuring [[Jake Shears]]; and a song written by Cher and [[Shirley Eikhard]] called "Lovers Forever".<ref name="voiceinterview" /><ref>[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/pink-turned-down-judging-spot-on-the-voice-australia/story-e6frfn09-1226445859973 "Pink turned down judging spot on The Voice Australia"], News.com.au. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> Originally intended for the soundtrack of the 1994 film ''[[Interview with the Vampire (film)|Interview with the Vampire]]'', it was recorded by Eikhard for her 2005 album ''Pop'', and has been produced for ''Closer to the Truth'' by Mark Taylor.<ref name="radiointer" /><ref>[http://chernews.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/cher-songwriter_13.html "Cher the songwriter"], Cher News. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> Cher worked with hip-hop producer [[Timbaland]] on "I Don't Have to Sleep to Dream" and covered three songs: "Sirens" by singer-songwriter [[Nell Bryden]], "Dressed to Kill" by [[Preston (singer)|Preston]] and "[[I Hope You Find It]]" by [[Miley Cyrus]], from the soundtrack of the 2010 film ''[[The Last Song (soundtrack)|The Last Song]]''.
With the release of "Woman's World", Cher announced that the album's working title was ''Closer to the Truth''. The track list includes "Lie to Me" and "I Walk Alone", both written by pop star [[Pink (singer)|Pink]], and one featuring her vocals; "Take It Like a Man" featuring [[Jake Shears]]; and a song written by Cher and [[Shirley Eikhard]] called "Lovers Forever".<ref name="voiceinterview" /><ref>[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/pink-turned-down-judging-spot-on-the-voice-australia/story-e6frfn09-1226445859973 "Pink turned down judging spot on The Voice Australia"], News.com.au. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> Originally intended for the soundtrack of the 1994 film ''[[Interview with the Vampire (film)|Interview with the Vampire]]'', it was recorded by Eikhard for her 2005 album ''Pop'', and has been produced for ''Closer to the Truth'' by Mark Taylor.<ref name="radiointer" /><ref>[http://chernews.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/cher-songwriter_13.html "Cher the songwriter"], Cher News. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> Cher worked with hip-hop producer [[Timbaland]] on "I Don't Have to Sleep to Dream" and covered three songs: "Sirens" by singer-songwriter [[Nell Bryden]], "Dressed to Kill" by [[Preston (singer)|Preston]] and "[[I Hope You Find It]]" by [[Miley Cyrus]], from the soundtrack of the 2010 film ''[[The Last Song (soundtrack)|The Last Song]]''.


Three versions of the album were released.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/359935047110901760 "Planning media around Sept 24! Looked at diff types of cd books!1for iTunes.Diff 4 Target,Walmart Deluxe has 3 or 4 more songs"], Twitter. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> The original version of "You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me" from ''[[Burlesque (soundtrack)|Burlesque]]'' is featured on the deluxe edition as a bonus track.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/260519578063486976 "Every1(even my cat) knows YHSTLOM is on cd."], Twitter. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/243211842963505152 "Record co wants me 2sing old hit ! Id like 2do song by a guy (like Bruce Springsteen sp) but Great song by Woman is wonderful !"], Digital Spy. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> ''Closer to the Truth'' was also released on white vinyl.<ref>[http://store.warnermusic.com/catalog/product/view/id/518031/s/closer-to-the-truth-white-vinyl Warner Music Group Official Store - Closer to the Truth White Vinyl], Warner Music Group Official Store. Retrieved on September 24, 2013.</ref> This marks her first vinyl album release since 1991's ''[[Love Hurts]]'' and 1992's ''[[Greatest Hits: 1965–1992]]''. According to critics' reactions following an exclusive listening party on August 1, 2013, ''Closer to the Truth'' is "a healthy mix between punchy, uptempo dance tracks and big, emotional balladry",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muumuse.com/2013/08/cher-closer-to-the-truth-listening-party-review.html/|title=Tell The Truth: A Few Thoughts From Cher’s ‘Closer To The Truth’ Listening Party|author=Bradley Stern|work=MuuMuse}}</ref> while the first half is "stacked with dance-floor anthems", and the latter features "mid-tempo songs and slower numbers, where the lyrics and melodies are highlighted".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2013/8/2/chers-new-album-unveiled-in-new-york-city-womans-world-tops.html|title=Cher's New Album Unveiled in New York City, "Woman's World" Tops Billboard Dance Chart - Music News - ABC News Radio|work=ABC News Radio}}</ref>
Three versions of the album were released.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/359935047110901760 "Planning media around Sept 24! Looked at diff types of cd books!1for iTunes.Diff 4 Target,Walmart Deluxe has 3 or 4 more songs"], Twitter. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> The original version of "You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me" from ''[[Burlesque (soundtrack)|Burlesque]]'' is featured on the deluxe edition as a bonus track.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/260519578063486976 "Every1(even my cat) knows YHSTLOM is on cd."], Twitter. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/243211842963505152 "Record co wants me 2sing old hit ! Id like 2do song by a guy (like Bruce Springsteen sp) but Great song by Woman is wonderful !"], Digital Spy. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> ''Closer to the Truth'' was also released on white vinyl.<ref>[http://store.warnermusic.com/catalog/product/view/id/518031/s/closer-to-the-truth-white-vinyl Warner Music Group Official Store - Closer to the Truth White Vinyl] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20130925032148/http://store.warnermusic.com/catalog/product/view/id/518031/s/closer-to-the-truth-white-vinyl |date=September 25, 2013 }}, Warner Music Group Official Store. Retrieved on September 24, 2013.</ref> This marks her first vinyl album release since 1991's ''[[Love Hurts]]'' and 1992's ''[[Greatest Hits: 1965–1992]]''. According to critics' reactions following an exclusive listening party on August 1, 2013, ''Closer to the Truth'' is "a healthy mix between punchy, uptempo dance tracks and big, emotional balladry",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muumuse.com/2013/08/cher-closer-to-the-truth-listening-party-review.html/|title=Tell The Truth: A Few Thoughts From Cher’s ‘Closer To The Truth’ Listening Party|author=Bradley Stern|work=MuuMuse}}</ref> while the first half is "stacked with dance-floor anthems", and the latter features "mid-tempo songs and slower numbers, where the lyrics and melodies are highlighted".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2013/8/2/chers-new-album-unveiled-in-new-york-city-womans-world-tops.html|title=Cher's New Album Unveiled in New York City, "Woman's World" Tops Billboard Dance Chart - Music News - ABC News Radio|work=ABC News Radio}}</ref>


''Closer to the Truth'' was promoted extensively for its North America release of September 24, 2013, and in Europe for its worldwide unveiling a week later.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/362141737524805632 "I think right after NY !"], Twitter. Retrieved July 30, 2013.</ref>
''Closer to the Truth'' was promoted extensively for its North America release of September 24, 2013, and in Europe for its worldwide unveiling a week later.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cher/status/362141737524805632 "I think right after NY !"], Twitter. Retrieved July 30, 2013.</ref>
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In October 2012, clips from the unannounced lead single leaked online. "[[Woman's World (song)|Woman's World]]" was officially made available for online streaming on [[Thanksgiving]] 2012 and eventually released on June 18, 2013. Written by [[Matt Morris (musician)|Matt Morris]], [[Paul Oakenfold]] and Anthony Crawford, the single went to no. 1 on the [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] dance chart.<ref>[http://chernews.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/cher-scores-eighth-number-1-on-hot.html "Cher scores eighth no. 1 on Hot Dance chart"], Cher News. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> Cher performed it on the season finale of television talent show, [[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|''The Voice'']]; at New York City's [[LGBT Pride March (New York City)|gay pride event]], Dance on the Pier; and at [[Macy's]] [[Independence Day (United States)|4th of July]] spectacular.<ref name="radiointer">[http://chernews.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/cher-answers-fans-questions-at-radio.html "Cher answers fans’ questions"], Cher News. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/latest-revival-cher-ish-article-1.1391455 "Cher is back in fine form with fresh round of appearances"], ''Daily News'' (New York). Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> A music video, directed by [[Ray Kay]], was released on August 20, 2013.<ref>[http://www.raykay.com/credits/videos "Videography"], Ray Kay's official website. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2398092/Cher-video-exclusive-Womans-World-Star-ends-12-year-hiatus-charts-girl-power-anthem.html|title=Cher video exclusive Woman's World: Star ends her 12 year hiatus from the charts with girl power anthem - Daily Mail Online|work=Mail Online}}</ref>
In October 2012, clips from the unannounced lead single leaked online. "[[Woman's World (song)|Woman's World]]" was officially made available for online streaming on [[Thanksgiving]] 2012 and eventually released on June 18, 2013. Written by [[Matt Morris (musician)|Matt Morris]], [[Paul Oakenfold]] and Anthony Crawford, the single went to no. 1 on the [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] dance chart.<ref>[http://chernews.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/cher-scores-eighth-number-1-on-hot.html "Cher scores eighth no. 1 on Hot Dance chart"], Cher News. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> Cher performed it on the season finale of television talent show, [[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|''The Voice'']]; at New York City's [[LGBT Pride March (New York City)|gay pride event]], Dance on the Pier; and at [[Macy's]] [[Independence Day (United States)|4th of July]] spectacular.<ref name="radiointer">[http://chernews.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/cher-answers-fans-questions-at-radio.html "Cher answers fans’ questions"], Cher News. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/latest-revival-cher-ish-article-1.1391455 "Cher is back in fine form with fresh round of appearances"], ''Daily News'' (New York). Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> A music video, directed by [[Ray Kay]], was released on August 20, 2013.<ref>[http://www.raykay.com/credits/videos "Videography"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707081608/http://raykay.com/credits/videos |date=July 7, 2013 }}, Ray Kay's official website. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2398092/Cher-video-exclusive-Womans-World-Star-ends-12-year-hiatus-charts-girl-power-anthem.html|title=Cher video exclusive Woman's World: Star ends her 12 year hiatus from the charts with girl power anthem - Daily Mail Online|work=Mail Online}}</ref>


The second single, "[[I Hope You Find It#Cher version|I Hope You Find It]]", premiered on September 23, 2013 during Cher's ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today Show]]'' concert, where she also performed "Woman's World" and "[[Believe (Cher song)|Believe]]". It was further performed on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' on September 24, 2013, on ''[[Live! with Kelly and Michael]]'' on October 1, 2013,<ref>[http://www.antimusic.com/news/13/September/ts20Cher_To_Perform_On_LIVE_with_Kelly_and_Michael.shtml#.Uj7icj-1M_w Cher To Perform On LIVE with Kelly and Michael], Antimusic.com</ref> and on German TV show ''[[Wetten, dass..?]]'' on October 5, 2013.<ref>[http://www.promicabana.de/wetten-dass-bremen-cher-harrison-ford-sylvester-stallone/ {{"'}}Wetten, dass..?' in Bremen mit Cher, Harrison Ford & Sylvester Stallone"], Promicabana.de. September 22, 2013</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.de/Hope-Find-Womans-World-2track/dp/B00F4IEAXQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1379853466&sr=1-1&keywords=cher+i+hope+you+find+it |title=I Hope You Find It/Woman's World (2track)] |website=Amazon.com}}</ref> She then continued promotion of the single in the UK, performing on [[The X Factor (UK TV series)|''The X Factor'']] on October 13, 2013,<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a520587/cher-ellie-goulding-for-first-x-factor-live-results-show.html "Cher, Ellie Goulding for first 'X Factor' live results show"], Digital Spy. October 3, 2013.</ref> on ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' on October 18, 2013 and then on ''[[Vivement dimanche!]]'' in [[Paris]] on November 24, 2013. An official lyric video for the single was released on September 24, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0FBFVLunYA4 Cher - I Hope You Find It [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO<nowiki>]</nowiki>] on [[YouTube]].</ref> In 2014 "I Hope You Find It" debuted on Billboard's [[Adult Contemporary]] chart at #24, becoming Cher's 31st entry on that chart during the course of five decades.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chart Highlights: American Authors Are 'Best' On Adult Pop Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/5923089/chart-highlights-american-authors-are-best-on-adult-pop-songs|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cher Scores 31st Billboard Adult Contemporary Hit With 'I Hope You Find It'|url=http://chernews.blogspot.com/2014/03/cher-scores-29th-billboard-adult.html?spref=tw|publisher=Cher News|accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref>
The second single, "[[I Hope You Find It#Cher version|I Hope You Find It]]", premiered on September 23, 2013 during Cher's ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today Show]]'' concert, where she also performed "Woman's World" and "[[Believe (Cher song)|Believe]]". It was further performed on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' on September 24, 2013, on ''[[Live! with Kelly and Michael]]'' on October 1, 2013,<ref>[http://www.antimusic.com/news/13/September/ts20Cher_To_Perform_On_LIVE_with_Kelly_and_Michael.shtml#.Uj7icj-1M_w Cher To Perform On LIVE with Kelly and Michael], Antimusic.com</ref> and on German TV show ''[[Wetten, dass..?]]'' on October 5, 2013.<ref>[http://www.promicabana.de/wetten-dass-bremen-cher-harrison-ford-sylvester-stallone/ {{"'}}Wetten, dass..?' in Bremen mit Cher, Harrison Ford & Sylvester Stallone"], Promicabana.de. September 22, 2013</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.de/Hope-Find-Womans-World-2track/dp/B00F4IEAXQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1379853466&sr=1-1&keywords=cher+i+hope+you+find+it |title=I Hope You Find It/Woman's World (2track)] |website=Amazon.com}}</ref> She then continued promotion of the single in the UK, performing on [[The X Factor (UK TV series)|''The X Factor'']] on October 13, 2013,<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a520587/cher-ellie-goulding-for-first-x-factor-live-results-show.html "Cher, Ellie Goulding for first 'X Factor' live results show"], Digital Spy. October 3, 2013.</ref> on ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' on October 18, 2013 and then on ''[[Vivement dimanche!]]'' in [[Paris]] on November 24, 2013. An official lyric video for the single was released on September 24, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0FBFVLunYA4 Cher - I Hope You Find It [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO<nowiki>]</nowiki>] on [[YouTube]].</ref> In 2014 "I Hope You Find It" debuted on Billboard's [[Adult Contemporary]] chart at #24, becoming Cher's 31st entry on that chart during the course of five decades.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chart Highlights: American Authors Are 'Best' On Adult Pop Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/5923089/chart-highlights-american-authors-are-best-on-adult-pop-songs|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cher Scores 31st Billboard Adult Contemporary Hit With 'I Hope You Find It'|url=http://chernews.blogspot.com/2014/03/cher-scores-29th-billboard-adult.html?spref=tw|publisher=Cher News|accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref>


"[[Take It Like a Man (Cher song)|Take It Like a Man]]" was released as a digital single with four remixes and an instrumental on November 8, 2013, in Germany and three days later worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00GFCX5S6/ref=dm_sp_alb?ie=UTF8&qid=1383932134&sr=1-1 |title=Take It Like A Man}}</ref> Cher garnered media attention with a music video for the [[7th Heaven Remix & Production|7th Heaven Remix]], released on November 20, 2013. It features [[Andrew Christian]] underwear models as well as several [[gay pornography|gay porn]] stars, such as Antonio Biaggi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/21/take-it-like-a-man-andrew-christian_n_4317011.html|title=Cher Posts 'Take It Like A Man' Featuring Andrew Christian Underwear Models (NSFW)|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.handbag.com/celebrity/news/a532843/chers-new-video-for-take-it-like-a-man-dubbed-gayest-music-video-ever.html|title=Cher's new video for Take It Like a Man dubbed gayest music video ever|work=handbag.com}}</ref> A Remixes edition with eight further remixes of "Take It Like a Man" was released digitally on January 28, 2014.
"[[Take It Like a Man (Cher song)|Take It Like a Man]]" was released as a digital single with four remixes and an instrumental on November 8, 2013, in Germany and three days later worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00GFCX5S6/ref=dm_sp_alb?ie=UTF8&qid=1383932134&sr=1-1 |title=Take It Like A Man}}</ref> Cher garnered media attention with a music video for the [[7th Heaven Remix & Production|7th Heaven Remix]], released on November 20, 2013. It features [[Andrew Christian]] underwear models as well as several [[gay pornography|gay porn]] stars, such as Antonio Biaggi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/21/take-it-like-a-man-andrew-christian_n_4317011.html|title=Cher Posts 'Take It Like A Man' Featuring Andrew Christian Underwear Models (NSFW)|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.handbag.com/celebrity/news/a532843/chers-new-video-for-take-it-like-a-man-dubbed-gayest-music-video-ever.html|title=Cher's new video for Take It Like a Man dubbed gayest music video ever|work=handbag.com|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202234100/http://www.handbag.com/celebrity/news/a532843/chers-new-video-for-take-it-like-a-man-dubbed-gayest-music-video-ever.html|archivedate=December 2, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> A Remixes edition with eight further remixes of "Take It Like a Man" was released digitally on January 28, 2014.


"Sirens" was included in the digitally-released album ''Songs for the Philippines'', a fund-raising project for the victims of [[Typhoon Haiyan]] in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-for-the-philippines/id764022051|title=iTunes Store|work=apple.com}}</ref>
"Sirens" was included in the digitally-released album ''Songs for the Philippines'', a fund-raising project for the victims of [[Typhoon Haiyan]] in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-for-the-philippines/id764022051|title=iTunes Store|work=apple.com}}</ref>
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==Dressed to Kill Tour==
==Dressed to Kill Tour==
A [[Dressed to Kill Tour (Cher)|Dressed to Kill Tour]] in support of ''Closer to the Truth'', which launched on March 22, 2014, in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], was officially announced on September 23, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cher.com/news/cher-announces-dressed-kill-tour-18116 |title=Cher Announces the 'Dressed to Kill' Tour |work=Cher.com |date=September 23, 2013 |accessdate=September 24, 2013 |publisher=Cher.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927091813/http://www.cher.com:80/news/cher-announces-dressed-kill-tour-18116 |archivedate=September 27, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref> It is titled after [[Dressed to Kill (song)|the album's song of the same name]]. Tickets purchased online include a free copy of ''Closer to the Truth''.
A [[Dressed to Kill Tour (Cher)|Dressed to Kill Tour]] in support of ''Closer to the Truth'', which launched on March 22, 2014, in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], was officially announced on September 23, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cher.com/news/cher-announces-dressed-kill-tour-18116 |title=Cher Announces the 'Dressed to Kill' Tour |work=Cher.com |date=September 23, 2013 |accessdate=September 24, 2013 |publisher=Cher.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927091813/http://www.cher.com/news/cher-announces-dressed-kill-tour-18116 |archivedate=September 27, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref> It is titled after [[Dressed to Kill (song)|the album's song of the same name]]. Tickets purchased online include a free copy of ''Closer to the Truth''.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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''Closer to the Truth'' garnered generally positive reviews from [[Music journalism|music critics]]. At [[Metacritic]], they assign a weighted average score out-of-100 to ratings and reviews from selected mainstream critics, which based upon 6 reviews, the album has a Metascore of a 61.<ref name=mc /> At ''[[USA Today]]'', Jerry Shriver told that the release was "huge fun, lyrically substantive (as these things go) and emotionally wide-ranging, and it appeals beyond her fan base."<ref name=usa /> Jim Farber of ''[[Daily News (New York)|New York Daily News]]'' wrote that "The material isn't quite so individual", yet noted that "At root, the new disc pleases by this sole measure: It's deeply, madly Cher."<ref name=dn /> At ''[[Newsday]]'', Glenn Gamboa evoked that "Cher doesn't just survive here, she thrives."<ref name=nd /> Kevin Catchpole of [[PopMatters]] affirmed that "Cher has provided a welcome return to the music world with ''Closer to the Truth''."<ref name=pm />
''Closer to the Truth'' garnered generally positive reviews from [[Music journalism|music critics]]. At [[Metacritic]], they assign a weighted average score out-of-100 to ratings and reviews from selected mainstream critics, which based upon 6 reviews, the album has a Metascore of a 61.<ref name=mc /> At ''[[USA Today]]'', Jerry Shriver told that the release was "huge fun, lyrically substantive (as these things go) and emotionally wide-ranging, and it appeals beyond her fan base."<ref name=usa /> Jim Farber of ''[[Daily News (New York)|New York Daily News]]'' wrote that "The material isn't quite so individual", yet noted that "At root, the new disc pleases by this sole measure: It's deeply, madly Cher."<ref name=dn /> At ''[[Newsday]]'', Glenn Gamboa evoked that "Cher doesn't just survive here, she thrives."<ref name=nd /> Kevin Catchpole of [[PopMatters]] affirmed that "Cher has provided a welcome return to the music world with ''Closer to the Truth''."<ref name=pm />


John Hamilton of [[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] felt that the album "turns out to be one of Cher's most engaging albums, a strong collection of pop tunes the world would be wise to pick up."<ref name=idol /> ''[[Gay Times]]'' felt that it was "a fantastic, if long-overdue, return from one of the greatest singers of our time."<ref name=gt>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Interact/Blogs-articleid-9808-sectionid-760.html |title=''Cher - Closer to the Truth|author=Gay Times|date=September 24, 2013|work=Gay Times|accessdate=September 25, 2013}}</ref> At So So Gay, Ed Brody highlighted that the release way "anything but a meek return to the spotlight for one of pop's most enduring and resilient emissaries", and proclaimed this was "a fantastically strong renaissance album."<ref name=soso>{{cite web|url=http://sosogay.co.uk/2013/album-review-cher-closer-to-the-truth/|title=Album Review: Cher – Closer to the Truth|last=Brody|first=Ed|date=September 23, 2013|publisher=This Is Fake DIY|accessdate=September 25, 2013}}</ref> Bill Lamb of [[About.com]] called it "well balanced with the first half amounting to an uptempo dance suite and the second half explore more ballad territory."<ref name=ab />
John Hamilton of [[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] felt that the album "turns out to be one of Cher's most engaging albums, a strong collection of pop tunes the world would be wise to pick up."<ref name=idol /> ''[[Gay Times]]'' felt that it was "a fantastic, if long-overdue, return from one of the greatest singers of our time."<ref name=gt>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Interact/Blogs-articleid-9808-sectionid-760.html |title=''Cher - Closer to the Truth|author=Gay Times|date=September 24, 2013|work=Gay Times|accessdate=September 25, 2013}}</ref> At So So Gay, Ed Brody highlighted that the release way "anything but a meek return to the spotlight for one of pop's most enduring and resilient emissaries", and proclaimed this was "a fantastically strong renaissance album."<ref name=soso>{{cite web|url=http://sosogay.co.uk/2013/album-review-cher-closer-to-the-truth/|title=Album Review: Cher – Closer to the Truth|last=Brody|first=Ed|date=September 23, 2013|publisher=This Is Fake DIY|accessdate=September 25, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930051605/http://sosogay.co.uk/2013/album-review-cher-closer-to-the-truth/|archivedate=September 30, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Bill Lamb of [[About.com]] called it "well balanced with the first half amounting to an uptempo dance suite and the second half explore more ballad territory."<ref name=ab />


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Closer to the Truth is the twenty-fifth studio album by American singer-actress Cher. It was released on September 20, 2013 by Warner Bros. Records. Opting to re-establish her music career, she began planning the project in 2011, shortly after her appearance in the movie Burlesque and the conclusion of her residency show at Caesars Palace. Work continued into 2012 and 2013. While the album was initially planned to be pop rock-oriented, Closer to the Truth ultimately became a prominently dance-inspired record. As executive producer, she enlisted longtime collaborator Mark Taylor to work alongside new producers such as Paul Oakenfold, Billy Mann, Timbaland and MachoPsycho to achieve Cher's desired sound.

Described by Cher as "very eclectic" and "her best album ever", Closer to the Truth is not that much of a musical departure from her previous material, resulting in a primarily dance-pop record, yet it includes a broader range of various musical genres such as house, synthpop, EDM, soft rock and country and contains influences by the music of the 1990s. The lyrical themes revolve largely around romance, feminism, individualism and self-empowerment. The album also features additional vocals and songwriting duties from several new partners, including singers Pink and Jake Shears.

The album received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, and was a success commercially, debuting and peaking at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 63,000 copies, becoming Cher's highest-peaking solo album in the United States. As of February 2014, it sold 285,000 copies in the country according to Nielsen SoundScan[1] and was certified gold by Music Canada. It charted within the top ten in Canada, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom as well as moderately throughout several other international territories.

"Woman's World" was released as the lead single from Closer to the Truth on June 18, 2013, in the United States and Canada, and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Club Songs. The second single, "I Hope You Find It", was released on October 4, 2013, and charted strongly in several European national record charts. It was followed by promotional singles "Take It Like a Man" and "I Walk Alone".[2] Cher promoted Closer to the Truth with several television appearances and performances worldwide. She garnered widespread media attention when she declined the invitation to perform at the 2014 Winter Olympics because of Russia's anti-LGBT sentiments.[3] Later, Cher embarked on her sixth concert tour titled the Dressed to Kill Tour on March 22, 2014.

Background and recording

Cher's last album, 2001's Living Proof, was supported by her record-breaking world tour, which ended in 2005. After a three-year hiatus, she began a Las Vegas residency and it was then that discussions of a new album began. In December 2008, she was said to be planning a record of 1960s covers, but in 2010 instead turned her attention to a movie comeback in Burlesque.[4] For the film, she recorded two songs, "Welcome to Burlesque" and "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me". During promotion for Burlesque, Cher confirmed she was working on a new album in Nashville. The project's genre was described as southern rock and even country.[5] However, after the success of "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart (her seventh number one on that chart), the musical direction of the album changed to dance-oriented pop.[6][7]

Cher collaborated with Diane Warren, Timbaland, Mark Taylor (who produced her 1998 hit, "Believe") and Kuk Harrell in putting the album together.[8] In 2011, she recorded Lady Gaga's unreleased song, "The Greatest Thing", which was turned into a duet with Gaga and was produced by RedOne. Originally expected for release in September 2011, the song was eventually dropped from the album with Gaga's dissatisfaction and RedOne's unavailability cited as reasons.[9] A rough demo of the song was leaked on August 13, 2013.[10]

Content

With the release of "Woman's World", Cher announced that the album's working title was Closer to the Truth. The track list includes "Lie to Me" and "I Walk Alone", both written by pop star Pink, and one featuring her vocals; "Take It Like a Man" featuring Jake Shears; and a song written by Cher and Shirley Eikhard called "Lovers Forever".[8][11] Originally intended for the soundtrack of the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire, it was recorded by Eikhard for her 2005 album Pop, and has been produced for Closer to the Truth by Mark Taylor.[12][13] Cher worked with hip-hop producer Timbaland on "I Don't Have to Sleep to Dream" and covered three songs: "Sirens" by singer-songwriter Nell Bryden, "Dressed to Kill" by Preston and "I Hope You Find It" by Miley Cyrus, from the soundtrack of the 2010 film The Last Song.

Three versions of the album were released.[14] The original version of "You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me" from Burlesque is featured on the deluxe edition as a bonus track.[15][16] Closer to the Truth was also released on white vinyl.[17] This marks her first vinyl album release since 1991's Love Hurts and 1992's Greatest Hits: 1965–1992. According to critics' reactions following an exclusive listening party on August 1, 2013, Closer to the Truth is "a healthy mix between punchy, uptempo dance tracks and big, emotional balladry",[18] while the first half is "stacked with dance-floor anthems", and the latter features "mid-tempo songs and slower numbers, where the lyrics and melodies are highlighted".[19]

Closer to the Truth was promoted extensively for its North America release of September 24, 2013, and in Europe for its worldwide unveiling a week later.[20]

Singles and promotion

"Woman's World" (2013)
A dance-pop song, "Woman's World" is a feminist anthem that draws influences from house and Europop.
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In October 2012, clips from the unannounced lead single leaked online. "Woman's World" was officially made available for online streaming on Thanksgiving 2012 and eventually released on June 18, 2013. Written by Matt Morris, Paul Oakenfold and Anthony Crawford, the single went to no. 1 on the Billboard dance chart.[21] Cher performed it on the season finale of television talent show, The Voice; at New York City's gay pride event, Dance on the Pier; and at Macy's 4th of July spectacular.[12][22] A music video, directed by Ray Kay, was released on August 20, 2013.[23][24]

The second single, "I Hope You Find It", premiered on September 23, 2013 during Cher's Today Show concert, where she also performed "Woman's World" and "Believe". It was further performed on the Late Show with David Letterman on September 24, 2013, on Live! with Kelly and Michael on October 1, 2013,[25] and on German TV show Wetten, dass..? on October 5, 2013.[26][27] She then continued promotion of the single in the UK, performing on The X Factor on October 13, 2013,[28] on The Graham Norton Show on October 18, 2013 and then on Vivement dimanche! in Paris on November 24, 2013. An official lyric video for the single was released on September 24, 2013.[29] In 2014 "I Hope You Find It" debuted on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart at #24, becoming Cher's 31st entry on that chart during the course of five decades.[30][31]

"Take It Like a Man" was released as a digital single with four remixes and an instrumental on November 8, 2013, in Germany and three days later worldwide.[32] Cher garnered media attention with a music video for the 7th Heaven Remix, released on November 20, 2013. It features Andrew Christian underwear models as well as several gay porn stars, such as Antonio Biaggi.[33][34] A Remixes edition with eight further remixes of "Take It Like a Man" was released digitally on January 28, 2014.

"Sirens" was included in the digitally-released album Songs for the Philippines, a fund-raising project for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the country.[35]

"I Walk Alone" was sent to UK pop radio stations in early 2014 as a promotional single. On March 14, 2014, Tracy Young's "Ferosh Reconstruction Remix" of "I Walk Alone" premiered on Billboard magazine's official website, being serviced to dance clubs and DJs the following week.[36] An Extended play featuring nine remixes of "I Walk Alone" was released to digital retailers on April 25, 2014.[2]

Dressed to Kill Tour

A Dressed to Kill Tour in support of Closer to the Truth, which launched on March 22, 2014, in Phoenix, Arizona, was officially announced on September 23, 2013.[37] It is titled after the album's song of the same name. Tickets purchased online include a free copy of Closer to the Truth.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic61/100[38]
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[39]
AllMusic[40]
The Guardian[41]
Idolator[42]
The Montreal Gazette[43]
NewsdayB+[44]
New York Daily News[45]
PopMatters7/10[46]
Slant Magazine[47]
USA Today[48]

Closer to the Truth garnered generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, they assign a weighted average score out-of-100 to ratings and reviews from selected mainstream critics, which based upon 6 reviews, the album has a Metascore of a 61.[38] At USA Today, Jerry Shriver told that the release was "huge fun, lyrically substantive (as these things go) and emotionally wide-ranging, and it appeals beyond her fan base."[48] Jim Farber of New York Daily News wrote that "The material isn't quite so individual", yet noted that "At root, the new disc pleases by this sole measure: It's deeply, madly Cher."[45] At Newsday, Glenn Gamboa evoked that "Cher doesn't just survive here, she thrives."[44] Kevin Catchpole of PopMatters affirmed that "Cher has provided a welcome return to the music world with Closer to the Truth."[46]

John Hamilton of Idolator felt that the album "turns out to be one of Cher's most engaging albums, a strong collection of pop tunes the world would be wise to pick up."[42] Gay Times felt that it was "a fantastic, if long-overdue, return from one of the greatest singers of our time."[49] At So So Gay, Ed Brody highlighted that the release way "anything but a meek return to the spotlight for one of pop's most enduring and resilient emissaries", and proclaimed this was "a fantastically strong renaissance album."[50] Bill Lamb of About.com called it "well balanced with the first half amounting to an uptempo dance suite and the second half explore more ballad territory."[39]

However, AllMusic told that the album was "not terrible by any stretch, but the first half of the album is so much fun that this half suffers in comparison. An entire album of disco ball-shattering dance songs may have been too much and worn out its welcome."[40] At The Montreal Gazette, Mark J. LePage felt that the release was "kind of like a miracle, and kind of sad and kind of heroic that it even exists."[43] Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani wrote that the album "not only perpetuates this exhausted (and exhausting) formula, but fails to attempt to reinvent it in even the most minute ways."[47]

At The Guardian, Caroline Sullivan said that "The first half of the album is a similar campstravganza – Take It Like a Man indeed – but the second peters out into MOR."[41] At The Boston Globe, Michael Andor Brodeur gave a mixed review, when he highlighted that the album was "presumably designed for the drive home from the club, seems to insist she’s more than a remix ingredient or Auto-tune fodder."[51]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Closer to the Truth sold 63,000 copies in its first week of release and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, becoming Cher's highest-charting solo album.[52] It spent three out of its first four weeks on the Billboard 200 within the top ten. As of February 2014 the album has sold over 285,000 copies in the US.[53][54][55] In the UK the album debuted at number four, giving Cher her first top-five studio album there since 1991's Love Hurts, with 14,621 units, and was still in the top ten the next two weeks selling respectively 8,281 and 7,829 copies. The album has been certified Gold in Canada in November 2013 for shipments of 40,000 copies.[56][57] As of March 2017 the album has sold 585,000 copies worldwide.[58]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Closer to the Truth.

Closer to the Truth – US Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Woman's World"
  • Oakenfold
  • Crawford[a]
  • Walker[a]
  • Jeff Fenster[a]
3:42
2."Take It Like a Man"
4:10
3."My Love"
  • Taylor
3:32
4."Dressed to Kill"
  • Taylor
2:51
5."Red"
  • Josh Crosby
  • Walker[a]
  • Fenster[a]
3:06
6."Lovers Forever"
  • Taylor
4:01
7."I Walk Alone"
  • Mann
  • MachoPsycho
3:23
8."Sirens"
  • Taylor
5:03
9."Favorite Scars"
  • TMS
4:26
10."I Hope You Find It"
  • Taylor
3:46
11."Lie to Me"
  • Moore
  • Mann
  • Mann
3:19
Total length:41:15
Closer to the Truth – US Deluxe Version/International Standard edition[59][60]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."I Don't Have to Sleep to Dream"
4:42
13."Pride"
4:17
14."You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" (Original Version)
  • Matt Serletic
3:34
Total length:53:56
Closer to the Truth – Target edition/International Deluxe edition[61][62]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Woman's World" (R3hab Remix)
  • Anthony "TC" Crawford
  • Matt Morris
  • Paul Oakenfold
  • Joshua "J.D." Walker
  • Oakenfold
  • Crawford[a]
  • Walker[a]
  • Jeff Fenster[a]
  • R3hab (remix)
4:02
16."Woman's World" (Jodie Harsh Remix)
  • Anthony "TC" Crawford
  • Matt Morris
  • Paul Oakenfold
  • Joshua "J.D." Walker
  • Oakenfold
  • Crawford[a]
  • Walker[a]
  • Jeff Fenster[a]
  • Jodie Harsh (remix)
6:17
17."Will You Wait for Me"
  • Mann
3:32
Total length:67:38
Notes
  • ^a signifies an additional producer
  • ^b signifies a co-producer
  • "Take It Like a Man" contains additional vocals from Jake Shears.
  • "I Walk Alone" contains background vocals from Pink.

Personnel

Credits for Closer to the Truth adapted from AllMusic.[63]

  • Josie Aiello – vocals (background)
  • Tom Barnes – composer, drums
  • Paul Barry – composer
  • Dario Brigham-Bowes – composer
  • Lorne Ashley Brigham-Bowes – composer, keyboards, programming
  • Greta Svabo Bech – composer
  • Gina Brooke – make-up
  • Nell Bryden – composer
  • Sandy Buglass – guitar
  • Rita Campbell – vocals (background)
  • Jon Castelli – mixing engineer
  • Jon Chen – A&R
  • Cher – composer, executive producer, primary artist
  • Bianca Claxton – vocals (background)
  • Ryan Corey – art direction, design
  • Anthony "TC" Crawford – additional production, composer
  • Josh Crosby – producer
  • Dario Darnell – keyboards, programming
  • Roger Davies – management
  • Justin Derrico – guitar (acoustic)
  • Shirley Eikhard – composer
  • Jeff Fenster – A&R, additional production
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • Josh Gudwin – engineer, vocal engineer
  • John Hanes – engineer
  • Kuk Harrell – engineer, vocal engineer, vocal producer, vocals (background)
  • Wayne Hector – composer
  • Jeri Heiden – art direction, design
  • JP Jones – composer
  • Pete Kelleher – keyboards, vocals (background)
  • Peter Kelleher – composer
  • Ben Kohn – composer, guitar
  • Miguel Lara – assistant
  • Mary Leay – composer
  • Lee Levin – drums
  • Robin Lynch – composer, guitar (electric)
  • MachoPsycho – engineer, keyboard programming, producer
  • Marjan Malakpour – stylist
  • Billy Mann – arranger, composer, engineer, guitar (acoustic), guitar (electric), keyboard programming, producer, vocals (background)
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Patrick Mascall – composer, guitar
  • Tony Maserati – mixing
  • Machado Cicala Morassut – photography
  • Matt Morris – composer, vocals (background)
  • Ryan Nasci – assistant engineer
  • Marc Nelkin – composer
  • Chris "Tek" O'Ryan – engineer
  • Paul Oakenfold – composer, producer
  • Niklas "Nikey" Olovson – bass, composer
  • Jeanette Olsson – vocals (background)
  • Tebey Ottoh – composer
  • Deb Paull – personal assistant
  • Laura Pergolizzi – composer
  • Adam Phillips – guitar
  • Bonnie McKee – composer, vocals (background)
  • Pink – composer
  • Tim Powell – composer, keyboards, producer, programming
  • Sam Preston – composer, instrumentation
  • Steve Price – engineer
  • Serena Radaelli – hair stylist
  • Steve Robson – composer
  • Liz Rosenberg – publicity
  • Jennifer Ruiz – personal assistant
  • Carl Ryden – composer
  • Lindsay Scott – executive producer, management
  • Jake Shears – vocals
  • Robin Smith – string arrangements
  • Ash Soan – drums
  • Jeffrey Steele – composer
  • Ren Swan – engineer, mixing
  • Mark Taylor – composer, instrumentation, keyboards, producer, programming, vocal producer
  • TMS – producer
  • J.D. Walker – additional production, composer
  • Pete Wallace – arranger, bass, engineer, keyboard programming, keyboards
  • Dan Warner – guitar (electric)
  • Eric Weaver – engineer
  • Allen Wolfe – A&R
  • Jonathan Yudkin – composer, string arrangements, strings

Charts

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[94] Gold 40,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[95] Silver 60,000^
United States — 285,000[1]^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label
Australia[96] September 20, 2013
Brazil[97]
Canada[98] September 24, 2013
Japan[99]
United States[100]
France[101] September 30, 2013
Italy[102] October 1, 2013
Spain[103]
Germany[104] October 4, 2013
Ireland[105] October 11, 2013
United Kingdom[106] October 14, 2013
United States[107] November 19, 2013

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