Devil in Me

Devil in Me is the debut studio album by British singer and songwriter Natalie Duncan. It was released by Verve Records on 16 July 2012. The album explores a vast range of music genres including soul, jazz, blues and classical. Duncan has stated influences on the album as being Nina Simone, Alicia Keys, Pink Floyd and others.

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Daily Express[1]
Devil in Me
Studio album by
Released16 July 2012
Recorded2011
Genre
Length
  • 64:18 (standard edition)
  • 75:59 (deluxe edition)
LabelVerve
ProducerJoe Henry
Natalie Duncan chronology
Live in Real World Studios
(2012)
Devil in Me
(2012)
Find Me a Home
(2012)
Singles from Devil in Me
  1. "Sky Is Falling"
    Released: 30 March 2012
  2. "Find Me a Home"
    Released: 14 September 2012

History

Recording sessions for the album began in 2011. The album was recorded in its entirety at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in Box, Wiltshire, England. The album was produced by Joe Henry.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Devil in Me"Natalie DuncanJoe Henry4:53
2."Keep Her Smiling"DuncanHenry3:49
3."Songbird"DuncanHenry4:56
4."Sky Is Falling"DuncanHenry4:19
5."Old Rock"DuncanHenry6:40
6."Lonely Child"DuncanHenry3:48
7."Pick Me Up Bar"DuncanDuncan5:05
8."Find Me a Home"Henry5:22
9."Flower"DuncanHenry5:31
10."She Done Died"DuncanHenry3:51
11."Villain Hands"DuncanHenry4:37
12."Black Thorn"DuncanHenry3:57
13."Uncomfortable Silence"DuncanHenry6:14
14."Became So Sweet"DuncanDuncan4:36
Total length:64:18
iTunes Store bonus track[2]
No.TitleLength
15."Born In My Skin"4:10
16."Brother Forgive Me"3:55
17."End"4:07
Total length:75:59
Japanese bonus track[3]
No.TitleLength
15."Grace"4:12
16."Been Alone Too Long"2:41
17."At Last (Autotrader version)"3:02
18."Born In My Skin"4:10
Total length:78:23

Singles

  1. "Sky Is Falling"
  2. "Find Me a Home"

Personnel

  • All tracks produced by Joe Henry (except tracks 7 and 14, produced by Duncan).
  • All tracks mixed by Stampede Origin, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered at Lurssen Master by Gavin Lurssen in Los Angeles, CA (except tracks 7 and 14).
  • Tracks 7 and 14 were recorded at The Engine Room, London.
  • Recording engineer is Patrick Phillips (except tracks 7, 13 and 14).
  • Assistant recording engineer is Jose Gomes (except tracks 7, 13 and 14).
  • Recording engineer and mixer (tracks 7 and 14) is Mark Bishop.

All tracks:

  • Vocal and piano – Natalie Duncan

All tracks (except 7 and 14):

  • Acoustic and electric guitar – John Smith
  • Electric guitar – Patrick Warren
  • Upright and bass guitar – Greg Cohen
  • Drums and percussion – Earl Harvin
  • Backing vocals – Hattie Whitehead

Tracks 7 and 14:

  • Drums – Glyn Daniels
  • Guitar – Tom Varrall
  • Double bass – Henry Guy
  • Backing vocals – Hattie Whitehead

Additional tracks:

  • Electric guitar – Tom Varrall (tracks 4, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 14)
  • Backing vocals – Tom Varrall (track 6)
  • Trombone – Lucy Wilkins (track 8)
  • String section (tracks 2, 6, 8 and 9):
  • First violin and section leader – Lucy Wilkins
  • Violin – Howard Gott
  • Viola – Rachel Robson
  • Cello – Sarah Willson
  • Trombone and euphonium – Mike Kearsey
  • Strings and horns arranged by Patrick Warren

Notes and references

  1. Charlotte Heathcote (2012-07-15). "CD Review - Natalie Duncan, Devil In Me". The Daily Express. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  2. "Devil In Me by Natalie Duncan". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  3. "ナタリー・ダンカンの (Devil In Me)". Music.apple.com.
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