So Unreal
| So Unreal | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | February 21, 2014 (NL) March 26, 2014 (JPN) June 9, 2014 |
| Genre | Alternative Rock, Soul |
| Length | 43:48 |
| Label | Analogypsy Records |
| Producer | Russell Elevado |
So Unreal is the debut album by Rotterdam based singer-songwriter iET.
The album was released in three phases, first in the Netherlands on February 21, secondly in Japan on March 26 and then worldwide on June 9, 2014.[1]
Critical reception
So Unreal has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Karma Bertelsen at Music Week called the album "vivacious", adding that "the album boasts a musical kaleidoscope, whilst still managing to maintain its accessibility and ease of listening".[2] Erwin Zijlemanone of the popular blog Indie Fuzz called iET "one of the most impressive and expressive neo-soul singers I’ve heard in quite a while", adding that "producer Russell Elevado brings out the best in her".[3] Joost Festen of 8weekly Magazine said "'So Unreal sounds mature and is irresistible",[4] and Veronica Magazine said "So Unreal is close to magic".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fool" | Lisa Van Viegen | 4:10 |
| 2. | "Time" | Van Viegen | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Innocence" | Van Viegen, Budy Mokoginta | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Don't Let Go" | Van Viegen | 4:43 |
| 5. | "Something Out There" | Van Viegen | 4:10 |
| 6. | "The Sunlight" | Van Viegen | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Hold On Tight" | Van Viegen, Mokoginta | 3:13 |
| 8. | "Ways" | Van Viegen | 3:56 |
| 9. | "Stay" | Van Viegen | 5:29 |
| 10. | "So Unreal" | Van Viegen | 6:29 |
Personnel
- Budy Mokoginta - Electric Guitar, and all additional instruments
- Jorrijn Mette de Jonge - Logo Design
- Hugo den Oudsten - Bass
- Lisa Van Viegen - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Trumpet
- Optimus - Turntables
- Salle de Jonge – Drums
- Russell Elevado - Production, Mixing, Mastering
- Ingrid Baars - Artwork
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Bertelsen, Karma (May 22, 2014). "Music Week Presents: iET". Music Week. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ^ Zijlemanone, Erwin (March 4, 2014). "iET – So Unreal". Indie Fuzz. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ^ Festen, Joost (February 26, 2014). "Music Week Presents: iET". 8Weekly. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ "A Little Bit of Magic - iET". Veronica Magazine. March 3, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.