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Soulsville (Beverley Knight album)

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Soulsville
Studio album by
Released10 June 2016
Length45:57
LabelEast West
ProducerJustin Stanley
Beverley Knight chronology
Soul UK
(2011)
Soulsville
(2016)
The Fifth Chapter
(2023)
Singles from Soulsville
  1. "Middle of Love"
    Released: 27 April 2016
  2. "Private Number"
    Released: 23 July 2016

Soulsville is the eighth studio album by English singer Beverley Knight. It was released by East West Records on 10 June 2016 and marked her first major label release since Affirmation (2004). Produced by Justin Stanley, the album consists of twelve tracks, featuring seven original songs co-penned by Knight and five cover versions of classic Soul and Blues songs, three of which are duets featuring musicians Jamie Cullum, Jools Holland and Sam Moore.[1]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Press[2]

Ian Sime from The Press found that the original song on Soulsville sit "comfortably with the evergreen numbers [...] However, the cover of Big Momma Thornton’s "Hound Dog," featuring Jools Holland, and Beverley’s duet with Sam Moore on his classic "Hold On, I'm Comin'" are the stand-out tracks. Beverley Knight is a top drawer act and Soulsville is a wicked album."[2] Renowned for Sound editor Michael Smith felt that "while Knight’s previous work has all been highly enjoyable, there’s no doubt that Soulsville is some of her best work to date. The newfound inspiration has done wonders for her music, and she’s come back in full force with a collection of tracks that stand together and alone while still remaining genuinely enjoyable either way. Better yet, she’s managed to retain her own unique style whilst channelling these inspirations, which keeps it feeling distinctly like a Knight album."[3]

Chart performance

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Soulsville debuted and peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart in the week of 23 June 2016.[4] It marked Knight's third studio album to reach top ten after 2002's Who I Am and 2007's Music City Soul.[4] The album also peaked at number nine on the Scottish Albums Chart.[5]

Track listing

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Soulsville track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Middle of Love"
4:10
2."When I See You Again"
3:58
3."Private Number" (with Jamie Cullum)3:12
4."All Things Must Change"4:00
5."I Can't Stand the Rain"3:59
6."Red Flag"3:19
7."Don't Play That Song for Me"
4:51
8."Still Here"
  • Knight
  • Matty Benbrook
3:35
9."Sitting on the Edge"
  • Knight
  • Hogarth
3:41
10."Hound Dog" (featuring Jools Holland)Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller3:06
11."I Won't Be Looking Back"3:50
12."Hold On, I'm Comin'" (with Sam Moore)4:16
Total length:45:57

Notes

  • "Private Number" is a cover of the same-titled song by Judy Clay and William Bell.
  • "I Can't Stand the Rain" is a cover of the same-titled song by Ann Peebles.
  • "Don't Play That Song for Me" is a cover of the same-titled song by Ben E. King.
  • "Hound Dog" is a cover of the same-titled song by Big Mama Thornton.
  • "Hold On, I'm Comin'" is a cover of the same-titled song by Sam & Dave.

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Soulsville
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] 10
UK Albums (OCC)[4] 9

Release history

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Soulsville release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 10 June 2016 East West Records [6]

References

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  1. ^ Morgan, Clive (28 April 2016). "Beverley Knight premieres Middle of Love single and gives a behind the scenes look at the Soulsville album recording". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b Sime, Ian (24 June 2016). "CD review: Beverley Knight, Soulsville (East West)". The Press. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  3. ^ Smith, Michael. "Album Review: Beverley Knight – Soulsville". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Beverley Knight | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  6. ^ iTunes (11 June 2016). "Soulsville by Beverley Knight". iTunes UK. Retrieved 11 June 2016.