Bella (album)

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Bella
File:Teddy Thompson, Bella album cover.jpg
Studio album by Teddy Thompson
Released 7 February 2011 (2011-02-07)
Recorded New York City, New York
Label Decca, Verve Forecast
Producer David Kahne
Teddy Thompson chronology
A Piece of What You Need
(2008)A Piece of What You Need2008		 Bella
(2011)

Bella is the fifth studio album by singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson, released through the record labels Decca and Verve Forecast in February 2011. Produced by David Kahne, the album features members of Thompson's touring band Ethan Eubanks on drums, Jeff Hill on bass and Daniel Mintseris on keyboards.[1]

Songs

The album's opening track, "Looking for a Girl", has a twelve-bar blues structure and has been complimented for its "strong beat and catchy melodies".[2]

Tour

During January and February 2011, Thompson toured throughout the United Kingdom.[1]

Critical reception

Hannah Spencer's review for Contactmusic.com was positive, complimenting Thompson's "great vocal flexibility" and ability to put together a "solid and inoffensive collection of honest-lyriced tunes".[2] On the review site Metacritic, as of 21 February 2011, the album had a score of 71 which indicates Generally Favorable reviews.[3] Allmusic rated the album four out of five stars.[4]

Track listing

  1. "Looking for a Girl" – 3:23
  2. "Delilah" – 3:28
  3. "I Feel" – 3:25
  4. "Over and Over" – 4:10
  5. "Take Me Back Again" – 4:14
  6. "Tell Me What You Want" – 3:26
  7. "Home" – 4:06
  8. "The Next One" – 3:48
  9. "Take Care of Yourself" – 3:17
  10. "The One I Can't Have" – 2:47
  11. "Gotta Have Someone" – 3:21

Personnel

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Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog
United Kingdom 7 February 2011 Decca Records CD
United States February 8, 2011 Verve Forecast Records CD 001467202[4]

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