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Calling All Hearts is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole, released December 21, 2010 in the United States by Geffen Records.

Release and promotion

The album was released on December 21, 2010. It was released in two separate editions; the standard edition and the deluxe edition. The deluxe edition has three additional tracks, which are mixed in with the standard edition tracklisting.[2][3] The standard edition became available to preview on Myspace Music on Saturday, December 18, 2010. To promote the album, Cole has been interviewed and performed on several shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 106 and Park, and The Wendy Williams Show.

Singles

"I Ain't Thru" is the first single from Calling All Hearts. It was released in the United States for digital download on December 7, 2010.[4] It peaked on the US R&B/Hip-Hop songs at 57.[5] The music video debuted on November 23, 2010 on 106 and Park.

"Long Way Down" was released as the second single. The music video leaked upon media sites in late November. Cole performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on November 29, 2010.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[6]
The New York Times(mixed)[7]
Rolling Stone[8]
USA Today[9]

Allmusic writer Andy Kellman gave it a gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and commented that the album "drags in spots, due in part to an absence of a "Let It Go"-type track to break up all the introspection and pain", but it is the kind of album "for those who want to hear a moody, emotional outpouring".[6] Jon Pareles of The New York Times viewed that the album had a standard mix of featured artists and producers, but "after an initial bit of competitive posturing... the songs slip into the background".[7] Rolling Stone's Jonah Weiner gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Cole is at her best when she's slugging".[8] Steve Jones of USA Today gave the album three out of four stars and commented that "Her passionate vocals still pack a wallop, even though they are no longer fueled by angst".[9]

Track listing

Standard edition[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Ain't Thru" (featuring Nicki Minaj)Keyshia Cole, R. Gonzalez,
Onika Maraj		The ARE, Ron Fair3:59
2."Long Way Down"Cole, E. Ortiz, K. Crowe, S. JordanJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. League3:59
3."Tired of Doing Me" (featuring Tank)Cole, F. Taylor, M. Quaharm, D. Babbs, J. Franklin, R. Newt, J. Valentine, K. StephensToxic, Ron Fair, N8, Song Dynasty3:30
4."If I Fall in Love Again" (featuring Faith Evans)Cole, W. Dillon, M. Myers, O. Harvey, C. Wallace, B. Bacharach, H. DavidBig WY, Tweek Beats3:29
5."So Impossible"Cole, J. Harris III, T. Lewis, C. CarterJimmy Jam & Terry Lewis4:35
6."Sometimes"Cole, J. GrahamJustin "Justa Beast" Graham3:47
7."Take Me Away"Cole, C. Santana, I. GottiChink Santana3:47
8."What You Do to Me"Cole, SantanaChink Santana4:19
9."Last Hangover" (featuring Timbaland)Cole, T. Mosely, J. Harmon, C. Nelson, T. ClaytonTimbaland4:18
10."Thank You" (featuring Dr. Yvonne Cole)Cole, E. Clement, K. ClementEddie Hustle, KC Hustle3:28
11."Better Me"Diane WarrenSong Dynasty, Ron Fair3:56
Deluxe edition[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Ain't Thru" (featuring Nicki Minaj)Keyshia Cole, R. Gonzalez,
Onika Maraj		The ARE, Ron Fair3:59
2."Long Way Down"Cole, E. Ortiz, K. Crowe, S. JordanJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. League3:59
3."Tired of Doing Me" (featuring Tank)Cole, F. Taylor, M. Quaharm, D. Babbs, J. Franklin, R. Newt, J. Valentine, K. StephensToxic, Ron Fair, N8, Song Dynasty3:30
4."If I Fall in Love Again" (featuring Faith Evans)Cole, W. Dillon, M. Myers, O. Harvey, C. Wallace, B. Bacharach, H. DavidBig WY, Tweek Beats3:29
5."So Impossible"Cole, J. Harris III, T. Lewis, C. CarterJimmy Jam & Terry Lewis4:35
6."Confused in Love"Cole, C. HarmonChuck Harmony4:25
7."Sometimes"Cole, J. GrahamJustin "Justa Beast" Graham3:47
8."Take Me Away"Cole, C. Santana, I. GottiChink Santana3:47
9."What You Do to Me"Cole, SantanaChink Santana4:19
10."Last Hangover" (featuring Timbaland)Cole, T. Mosely, J. Harmon, C. Nelson, T. ClaytonTimbaland4:18
11."Two Sides to Every Story"Cole, D. WinslowDontae Winslow3:54
12."Where Would We"Cole, A. Thompson, J. BeckensteinAntwan (Amadeus) Thompson3:27
13."Thank You" (featuring Dr. Yvonne Cole)Cole, E. Clement, K. ClementEddie Hustle, KC Hustle3:28
14."Better Me"Diane WarrenSong Dynasty, Ron Fair3:56

Personnel

Credits for Calling All Hearts adapted from Allmusic.[12]

References

  1. ^ http://www.s2smagazine.com/node/3770
  2. ^ "Calling All Hearts - Album - Keyshia Cole". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "Calling All Hearts - Deluxe Edition - Keyshia Cole". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
  4. ^ http://www.amazon.com/I-Aint-Thru-Explicit/dp/B004EEHKYC/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291418459&sr=301-1
  5. ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/keyshia-cole/60389
  6. ^ a b Kellman, Andy (December 21, 2010). Review: Calling All Hearts. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-12-21.
  7. ^ a b Pareles, Jon (December 20, 2010). Review: Calling All Hearts. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2010-12-21.
  8. ^ a b Weiner, Jonah. Review: Calling All Hearts. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2010-12-21.
  9. ^ a b Jones, Steve (December 21, 2010). Review: Calling All Hearts. USA Today. Retrieved on 2010-12-22.
  10. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Calling-All-Hearts-Keyshia-Cole/dp/B0042X90LQ/
  11. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Calling-Hearts-Deluxe-Keyshia-Cole/dp/B004D5SGAO/
  12. ^ Credits: Calling All Hearts. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-12-12.
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