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== Singles ==
== Singles ==
The album's lead single "[[Only Girl (In the World)]]" was released on September 10, 2010.<ref>[http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/only-girl-in-the-world/id392152314?i=392152317&v0=WWW-APAU-ITUHOME-TOPMUSIC&ign-mpt=uo%3D2 Only Girl (In the World) - Single by Rihanna] ''[[iTunes Store]]'' (Australia). Retrieved 2010-09-10.</ref> The song was sent to US [[contemporary hit radio|mainstream]] and [[rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]] radio on September 21, 2010.<ref name="Mainstream">{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|title='Only Girl (In the World)' Mainstream date |date=2010-09-02|work=AllAccess|publisher=All Access Music Group|accessdate=2010-09-11}}</ref><ref name="Rythmic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rythmic/future-releases|title='Only Girl (In the World)' Rythmic Date|date=2010-09-02|work=AllAccess|publisher=All Access Music Group|accessdate=2010-09-11}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The song has currently peaked at number two on the US [[Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The song has reached number one in the [[UK]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Belgium]] ([[Wallonia]]), [[Ireland]], [[Israel]], [[Italy]], [[New Zeland]], [[Norway]] and [[Slovakia]].<ref>http://acharts.us/song/57253"</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/song/rihanna/only-girl-in-the-world/22781607|title=Only Girl (In The World) chart peaks]. ''Billboard''. Retrieved 2010-10-15.</ref> "[[What's My Name? (Rihanna song)|What's My Name?]]" was released as the second single of the album on October 29, 2010 and the video has already been shot.<ref name="rnow-WMN"/> On October 21, 2010 ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' reported that the version of the single featuring [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] had made its hot shot debut on the [[Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs]] chart at number sixty-seven.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-far-east-movement-lil-1004123781.story#/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-far-east-movement-lil-1004123781.story Weekly Chart Notes: Far East Movement, Lil Wayne, Suzanne Vega - Chart Beat| Billboard.com] ''Billboard''. Retrieved 2010-11-12.</ref> It was released in some European countries on October 29, 2010 and later in the US on November 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=What's My Name: Rihanna |url=http://www.amazon.com/Whats-My-Name/dp/B0049FD6H6/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288293877&sr=301-1 |work=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=November 3, 2010}}</ref> It reached number one on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], giving Rihanna her eighth number-one hit on the chart.<ref name="billboard">{{cite web|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Rihanna's 'What's My Name?' Rockets to No. 1 on Hot 100 {{!}} Billboard.com|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/rihanna-s-what-s-my-name-rockets-to-no-1-1004125986.story|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine){{!}}Billboard]]|accessdate=12 November 2010|date=10 November 2010}}</ref><ref name="billboard2">{{cite web|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Weekly Chart Notes: Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson - Chart Beat {{!}} Billboard.com|url=http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-rihanna-mariah-carey-1004126525.story#/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-rihanna-mariah-carey-1004126525.story|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=12 November 2010|date=11 November 2010}}</ref>
The album's lead single "[[Only Girl (In the World)]]" was released on September 10, 2010.<ref>[http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/only-girl-in-the-world/id392152314?i=392152317&v0=WWW-APAU-ITUHOME-TOPMUSIC&ign-mpt=uo%3D2 Only Girl (In the World) - Single by Rihanna] ''[[iTunes Store]]'' (Australia). Retrieved 2010-09-10.</ref> The song was sent to US [[contemporary hit radio|mainstream]] and [[rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]] radio on September 21, 2010.<ref name="Mainstream">{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|title='Only Girl (In the World)' Mainstream date |date=2010-09-02|work=AllAccess|publisher=All Access Music Group|accessdate=2010-09-11}}</ref><ref name="Rythmic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rythmic/future-releases|title='Only Girl (In the World)' Rythmic Date|date=2010-09-02|work=AllAccess|publisher=All Access Music Group|accessdate=2010-09-11}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The song has currently peaked at number one on the US [[Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The song has reached number one in the [[UK]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Belgium]] ([[Wallonia]]), [[Ireland]], [[Israel]], [[Italy]], [[New Zeland]], [[Norway]] and [[Slovakia]].<ref>http://acharts.us/song/57253"</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/song/rihanna/only-girl-in-the-world/22781607|title=Only Girl (In The World) chart peaks]. ''Billboard''. Retrieved 2010-10-15.</ref> "[[What's My Name? (Rihanna song)|What's My Name?]]" was released as the second single of the album on October 29, 2010 and the video has already been shot.<ref name="rnow-WMN"/> On October 21, 2010 ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' reported that the version of the single featuring [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] had made its hot shot debut on the [[Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs]] chart at number sixty-seven.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-far-east-movement-lil-1004123781.story#/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-far-east-movement-lil-1004123781.story Weekly Chart Notes: Far East Movement, Lil Wayne, Suzanne Vega - Chart Beat| Billboard.com] ''Billboard''. Retrieved 2010-11-12.</ref> It was released in some European countries on October 29, 2010 and later in the US on November 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=What's My Name: Rihanna |url=http://www.amazon.com/Whats-My-Name/dp/B0049FD6H6/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288293877&sr=301-1 |work=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=November 3, 2010}}</ref> It reached number one on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], giving Rihanna her eighth number-one hit on the chart.<ref name="billboard">{{cite web|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Rihanna's 'What's My Name?' Rockets to No. 1 on Hot 100 {{!}} Billboard.com|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/rihanna-s-what-s-my-name-rockets-to-no-1-1004125986.story|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine){{!}}Billboard]]|accessdate=12 November 2010|date=10 November 2010}}</ref><ref name="billboard2">{{cite web|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Weekly Chart Notes: Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson - Chart Beat {{!}} Billboard.com|url=http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-rihanna-mariah-carey-1004126525.story#/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-rihanna-mariah-carey-1004126525.story|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=12 November 2010|date=11 November 2010}}</ref>


According to Rihanna, the current plan is to release "S&M" as the third single, with plans for an "unexpected" music video.<ref name="rnow-WMN">Jocelyn Vena (2010-09-30) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1649048/20100930/rihanna.jhtml Rihanna Shoots Video for "What's My Name" Off Upcoming Album, Loud] ''[[MTV News]]'' (MTV Network). Retrieved 2010-10-03.</ref><ref name="S&M">Kim Dawson (2010-10-07) [http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/157248/Rhythm-n-booze-Rihanna-Is-SO-saucy/ Rhythm 'n booze: Rihanna Is SO saucy] ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]'' (Northern and Shell Media Publications). Retrieved 2010-10-15.</ref> However, in a recent radio interview, Rihanna stated that she wants her fans to choose the album's third single, naming two song choices, the aforementioned "S&M" and "Cheers", due to them being the top two songs fans are requesting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elvisduran.com/mediaplayer/?station=EDMS-PR&action=ondemand&item=20650797&feed_name=ZooFiles.xml |title=Licensed Content Access Request |publisher=Elvisduran.com |date= |accessdate=2010-11-25}}</ref>
According to Rihanna, the current plan is to release "S&M" as the third single, with plans for an "unexpected" music video.<ref name="rnow-WMN">Jocelyn Vena (2010-09-30) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1649048/20100930/rihanna.jhtml Rihanna Shoots Video for "What's My Name" Off Upcoming Album, Loud] ''[[MTV News]]'' (MTV Network). Retrieved 2010-10-03.</ref><ref name="S&M">Kim Dawson (2010-10-07) [http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/157248/Rhythm-n-booze-Rihanna-Is-SO-saucy/ Rhythm 'n booze: Rihanna Is SO saucy] ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]'' (Northern and Shell Media Publications). Retrieved 2010-10-15.</ref> However, in a recent radio interview, Rihanna stated that she wants her fans to choose the album's third single, naming two song choices, the aforementioned "S&M" and "Cheers", due to them being the top two songs fans are requesting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elvisduran.com/mediaplayer/?station=EDMS-PR&action=ondemand&item=20650797&feed_name=ZooFiles.xml |title=Licensed Content Access Request |publisher=Elvisduran.com |date= |accessdate=2010-11-25}}</ref>

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Loud is the fifth studio album by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, released November 12, 2010, through Universal Music Group. Recording sessions and production for the album took place during February to August 2010, partially during Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth Tour. Rihanna worked with several record producers, including StarGate, The Runners, Polow da Don, Tricky Stewart, and Alex da Kid, among others. Loud heavily incorporates pop and dance-pop to offer up-tempo, sing-along and club-oriented songs. Loud also marks Rihanna's first return to a dancehall-influenced sound since 2006's A Girl Like Me.

The album debuted at number one on both the Canadian and Swiss Albums Chart. Loud entered at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 207,000 copies in its first week in the United States, serving as Rihanna's highest first-week sales to date. Thus far, Loud has produced two singles that attained chart success, the international hit "Only Girl (In the World)" and "What's My Name?". To date, all the singles from Loud topped the Billboard Hot 100. Upon its release, Loud received positive reviews from most music critics.

Background

In June 2010, it was revealed that Rihanna was planning to release her fifth studio album soon.[2] Recording sessions for the album began in February 2010,[3] and continued over a period of six months, concluding in August 2010.[4] Singers, songwriters and producers Taio Cruz,[5] Alex da Kid,[6] Sean Garrett,[7] Ne-Yo,[8] Rico Love, Timbaland,[9] Shontelle,[10] David Guetta,[11] and Drake[12] worked on the album. "I'm gonna miss the Rated R era too, but nothing compares to the album I just made," Rihanna said, adding, "I made sure not to let you down with my music. You guys are always defending me, so now you’ve got some great songs to justify it. I didn’t want to go backward and remake Good Girl Gone Bad. I wanted the next step in the evolution of Rihanna, and it’s perfect for us".[4] In early September 2010, she announced that the album would be called Loud, saying "get Loud everybody, get crazy, get excited, because I'm pumped. I'm just gonna be me, because that's what you guys love the most, and that's what makes me feel best. Just being normal, normal for me is Loud! Sassy, fun, flirty, energetic."[4] While Rihanna was on set filming for the movie Battleship, she explained in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, "Loud is, the word, the name of the album definitely reflects the attitude of it, it’s really sassy and flirty and it grabs your attention and that’s why I enjoy it. It takes you through a really really interesting ride. So colorful the album.” [13] The artwork of the album was revealed on September 28, 2010.[14]

Music

Tracks have been penned by Shontelle,[15] Ester Dean[16] and Nicki Minaj.[17] Stargate produced fizzing synths, club beats and sing-along chants featured heavily, with three songs on the album, "Only Girl (In the World)", "What's My Name?" and "S&M". "Cheers", which Rihanna also referred to by its working title, "Drink to that", is a funky, loping guitar groove dedicated to a night on the town and interpolates Avril Lavigne's "I'm With You". "California King (Bed)" is a strummed, acoustic ballad.[18] "S&M" is the "loudest" track on the album.[19] Rihanna described "Raining Men" as "a really fun song. Nothing like the original. It's quite uptempo but kind of quirky and funny."[17] Rihanna and Drake have described their duet, "What's My Name?" as a "young" and "playful" track.[20]

Release and promotion

The album was be released in four separate editions: the standard edition, the deluxe edition, which also features a 30 minute DVD presenting "The Making of Loud", and a jewel case/digipack package. There is also the couture edition featuring the deluxe edition of Loud, as well as a deluxe cover art lithograph, a box set with enhanced clear couture cover and a full-size photo book.[21] The same edition was available as the Ultra Couture Edition featuring a copy of the Deluxe Edition of Loud signed by Rihanna herself, and the MP3 download of Loud on street date, as well as all the features of the couture edition. The edition is not available anymore as it sold out.[22] The album bears a Parental Advisory label.[23]

Rihanna first headed to London to promote the album in United Kingdom on October 1, 2010.[24] She interviewed with BBC Radio 1, "I can't believe it's the fifth album already," she said to host Scott Mills. "That's insane to think about. I've never been this excited about anything I've done creatively, and this is just the perfect Rihanna album, every song is tailored to me." During the making of the album, the singer had a particular agenda in mind: "I wanted songs that were all Rihanna songs, that nobody else could do. I didn't want the generic pop record that Kesha or Lady Gaga or Katy Perry could just do and it'll work. I wanted a song, or songs, that were Rihanna songs, that only I could do, had that little West Indian vibe to it, had that certain tone, a certain sass and a certain energy."[25] As a part of the promotion, Rihanna unveiled five tracks from the album, at a club in London.[18] Rihanna said during the promotion that much of the music was born out of frustration. She explained: "When you go to a club and have to listen to bad music you revert to the liquor, because you want to have a good time. I hate having to skip a track. I wanted to make an album you can just play."[19] She first performed "Only Girl (In the World)" and "What's My Name?" on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 2010.[26] She also performed "What's My Name?" in Times Square during MTV's The Seven on November 15, 2010,[27] on Late Show with David Letterman on November 16,[28] and on Good Morning America on November 17.[29]

Singles

The album's lead single "Only Girl (In the World)" was released on September 10, 2010.[30] The song was sent to US mainstream and rhythmic radio on September 21, 2010.[31][32] The song has currently peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song has reached number one in the UK, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Ireland, Israel, Italy, New Zeland, Norway and Slovakia.[33][34] "What's My Name?" was released as the second single of the album on October 29, 2010 and the video has already been shot.[35] On October 21, 2010 Billboard reported that the version of the single featuring Drake had made its hot shot debut on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart at number sixty-seven.[36] It was released in some European countries on October 29, 2010 and later in the US on November 1.[37] It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Rihanna her eighth number-one hit on the chart.[38][39]

According to Rihanna, the current plan is to release "S&M" as the third single, with plans for an "unexpected" music video.[35][19] However, in a recent radio interview, Rihanna stated that she wants her fans to choose the album's third single, naming two song choices, the aforementioned "S&M" and "Cheers", due to them being the top two songs fans are requesting.[40]

Reception

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 207,000 copies in the United States.[41] It is Rihanna's highest first-week sales in the US.[41]

Loud achieved considerable international chart success, charting within the top-10 of charts in several countries.[42] In France, it debuted at number three on the SNEP Albums chart with first-week sales of 17,304 copies, topping Rated R's number-10 debut from the previous year.[43] Loud debuted on the Canadian Albums Chart at number one, after selling 27,000 copies in its first week, besting Rated R's first week sales in Canada by 10,000 units.[44] On the Australian Albums Chart, the album debuted at number three, selling 11,280 copies in its first week.[45]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Chicago Sun-Times[46]
Entertainment Weekly(A-)[47]
Los Angeles Times[48]
The New York Times(favorable)[49]
Pitchfork Media(7.6/10)[50]
Slant Magazine[51]
Spin(8/10)[52]
USA Today[53]
The Washington Post(unfavorable)[54]

Loud received positive reviews from most music critics.[55] At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 69, based on 17 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".[55] Jon Pareles of The New York Times perceived a "hermetic, cool calculation" on the album, writing that it "works the pop gizmos as neatly as any album this year, maintaining the Rihanna brand".[49] New York Daily News writer Jim Farber gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and wrote that it "seems effortless and free".[56] Entertainment Weekly's Leah Greenblatt viewed that it shows Rihanna "undefeated by her worst circumstances — and finding redemption in exactly the kind of pop nirvana that made her famous in the first place".[47] James Reed of The Boston Globe called it "an unabashed return to where Rihanna belongs: the dance floor" and stated "As if liberating herself from the depths, she’s a force on these 11 songs".[57] Stacey Anderson of Spin commended Rihanna's "full, healthy claim to her sexuality" and wrote that the album "offers a confident female ethos on par with the best of Beyoncé or Shakira".[52]

In contrast, Allmusic writer Andy Kellman gave it 3 out of 5 stars and found it "slapdash" and "uneven", calling it "more an unfocused assortment of poor-to-solid songs than a unified set".[1] Boston Phoenix writer Daniel Brockman gave it 2 out of 4 stars and stated "just because it's louder [stylistically] doesn't mean there's more to hear".[58] The Washington Post's Chris Richards viewed that Rihanna's performance lacks depth and called the album "largely forgettable".[54] Andy Gill of The Independent viewed that "the more interesting tracks are those with less salacious demands on her vulnerability".[59] Despite noting some flaws in its production, Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani complimented "the subtle West Indian flavor with which Rihanna and company have smartly imbued" on most of the album and stated "Rihanna has always had trouble fitting into one genre [...] and for better or worse, Rihanna continues to stylistically branch out on Loud".[51] Hugh Montgomery of The Observer viewed that "Sonically, it's fairly unremarkable [...] but its strident buoyancy is difficult to resist".[60]

BBC Online's James Skinner called the album "brilliantly sassy and exuberant at times" and praised Rihanna's vocals for "elevating it from a hit-and-miss collection into something oddly arresting".[61] Genevieve Koski of The A.V. Club gave Loud a B- rating and commended Rihanna for elevating its "generic" sound, writing that she "does sound invigorated, delivering charismatic vocal performances of material that doesn’t always warrant them".[62] Los Angeles Times writer August Brown called it "strobe-thumping".[48] Emily Mackay of NME gave it a 7/10 rating and found that "'Loud'’s experiments feel more organic, its tone better paced" than Rated R.[63] Chicago Sun-Times writer Thomas Conner gave the album 3 out of 4 stars and stated "the celebratory atmosphere of Rihanna's sassy new jams are seasoned with some of the darker flavors from 'Rated R'".[46] USA Today's Steve Jones stated "The edgy music, which leans heavily toward dance and island sounds, fits well with her less than blissful romantic romps".[53] Pitchfork Media's Ryan Dombal complimented the album's "effervescent pop" and stated "Her laissez-faire attitude toward hit-making on Loud can result in too-safe moves or semi-experiments that come off surprisingly great".[50]

Track listing

The track listing was confirmed by MTV UK[64]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."S&M"Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Sandy Wilhelm, Ester DeanStarGate, Sandy Vee4:04
2."What's My Name?" (featuring Drake)Hermansen, Eriksen, Tracy Hale, DeanStarGate4:23
3."Cheers (Drink to That)"Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Stacey Barthe, L. Pergolizzi, Corey Gibson, C. Ivery, Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Avril Lavigne, Scott SpockThe Runners4:22
4."Fading"Jamal Jones, DeanPolow da Don3:20
5."Only Girl (In the World)"Crystal Johnson, Eriksen, Hermansen, WilhelmStarGate, Sandy Vee3:55
6."California King Bed"Harn, Jackson, Priscilla Renea, A. DelicataThe Runners4:12
7."Man Down"Shama Joseph, Timothy & Theron Thomas, Shontelle LayneShama Joseph4:27
8."Raining Men" (featuring Nicki Minaj)M. Hough II, R. Wouter, Timothy & Theron Thomas, Onika MarajMel & Mus3:45
9."Complicated"Christopher Stewart, DeanTricky Stewart4:18
10."Skin"Kenneth Coby, U. YancySoundz5:04
11."Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" (featuring Eminem)Alexander Grant, H. Hafferman, Marshall MathersAlex da Kid4:56
iTunes bonus tracks[65]
No.TitleLength
12."Love the Way You Lie" (Piano version)4:09
13."Only Girl (In the World)" (Music video)4:15
14."Only Girl (In the World)" (Mixin Marc & Tony Svejda Mix Show Edit) (Pre-order only)4:10
Deluxe edition bonus DVD[66]
No.TitleLength
1."The Making of Loud: Chapter 1"0:48
2."The Making of Loud: Chapter 2 - Raining Men Recording Session"1:32
3."The Making of Loud: Chapter 3 - Man Down Recording Sesson"1:40
4."The Making of Loud: Chapter 4"0:30
5."The Making of Loud: Chapter 5 - Live in NYC - Madison Square Garden"7:00
6."The Making of Loud: Chapter 6 - Reb'l Fleur Photo Shoot"3:30
7."The Making of Loud: Chapter 7 - Loud Album Art Photo Shoot"1:52
8."The Making of Loud: Chapter 8 - Day One"3:39
9."The Making of Loud: Chapter 9 - Day Two"2:48
10."The Making of Loud: Chapter 10 - Credits"3:05
Notes

Personnel

Credits for Loud adapted from Allmusic.[68]

Musicians

  • Stacy Barthe – background vocals
  • Nuno Duarte Gil Mendes Bettencourt – guitar
  • Alex Delicata – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Eminem – vocals
  • Eric England – bass
  • Tor Erik Hermansen – instrumentation
  • Cri$tyle Johnson – background vocals
  • Priscilla Renea – background vocals
  • Rihanna – art direction, creative director, design, executive producer, vocals
  • Theron Thomas – background vocals

Production

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart[69] 3
Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders)[70] 15
Belgian Albums Chart (Wallonia)[71] 14
Canadian Albums Chart[72] 1
Dutch Albums Chart[42] 6
Hungarian Albums Chart[73] 31
Irish Albums Chart[74] 2
Italian Albums Chart[75] 11
New Zealand Albums Chart[76] 4
Scottish Albums Chart[77] 3
Swiss Albums Chart[78] 1
UK Albums Chart[79] 2
UK R&B Albums Chart[80] 1
US Billboard 200[81] 3

Chart precession and succession

Preceded by UK R&B Albums Chart number-one album
November 27, 2010 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Canadian Chart number-one album
December 4, 2010 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Bart aber herzlich by Bligg
 Swiss Chart number-one album
December 4, 2010 		Succeeded by
Incumbent

Release history

Region Date Label
Australia[82] November 12, 2010 Universal Music
Germany[83]
Ireland[84]
Netherlands[85]
France[86] November 15, 2010
New Zealand[87]
United Kingdom[88] Mercury Records
Mexico[89] November 16, 2010 Universal Music
United States[90] Def Jam Recordings
Sweden[91] November 17, 2010 Universal Music
Poland[92] November 19, 2010
Brazil[93] November 30, 2010
Japan[94][95] January 19, 2011

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