Jackie Thomas (album)

Jackie Thomas is the self-titled debut studio album by Jackie Thomas, the winner of the first New Zealand series of The X Factor, released through Sony Music New Zealand on 9 August 2013.[1] It debuted at number one in the New Zealand album charts and was certified Gold.[2] The album's lead single "It's Worth It" preceded the album's release.

Jackie Thomas
Studio album by
Jackie Thomas
ReleasedAugust 9, 2013 (2013-08-09)
RecordedJuly 2013, Auckland
GenrePop
Length42:12
LabelSony Music New Zealand
Singles from Jackie Thomas
  1. "It's Worth It"
    Released: 22 July 2013

Background

The album was recorded days after Thomas became the winner of the first New Zealand series of The X Factor.[3] The album comprises 12 tracks, 11 of which are cover versions of songs that Thomas originally performed in the live shows of The X Factor. It features her highly praised audition song "Skinny Love".[4] The lead single "It's Worth It" is the album's one original song.[5]

Singles

Following Thomas' win on the first series of The X Factor (New Zealand) on 22 July 2013, her winner's single "It's Worth It" was released for digital download and on CD, and served as the lead single from the album.[6] The song debuted at number one and was certified Platinum.[7] Album track "Skinny Love" also charted at 23.[8]

Response
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
New Zealand Herald(2.5/5)[5]

In his review in the New Zealand Herald's TimeOut entertainment supplement, music writer Scott Kara described the album as appealing to fans of Jackie Thomas, but noted that, "although Thomas has a great voice, her performances are tentative". Kara singled out the versions of "Skinny Love" and "Dreams" as album highlights.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Original artistLength
1."It's Worth It"Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Adam ArgyleJackie Thomas3:13
2."Skinny Love"Justin VernonBon Iver3:23
3."Next to Me"Emeli Sandé, Hugo Chegwin, Harry CrazeEmeli Sandé3:17
4."Video Games"Elizabeth Grant, Justin ParkerLana Del Rey4:31
5."Angel"Sarah McLachlanSarah McLachlan3:44
6."Maybe Tomorrow"Geoff MaddockGoldenhorse2:56
7."Son of a Preacher Man"John Hurley, Ronnie WilkinsDusty Springfield2:21
8."Toxic"Cathy Dennis, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson and Pontus WinnbergBritney Spears2:38
9."Dreams"Stevie NicksFleetwood Mac4:15
10."Stay"Mikky Ekko, Justin ParkerRihanna4:02
11."Black Velvet"David Tyson, Christopher WardAlannah Myles3:55
12."Wonderwall"Noel GallagherOasis4:02
Total length:42:12

Charts and certifications

References
  1. "Jackie Thomas". iTunes. 9 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  2. "19 AUGUST 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  3. "AS KIWI AS: JACKIE THOMAS - IT'S WORTH IT". More FM. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  4. "Jackie Thomas crowned X Factor winner". Stuff. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  5. "Album review: Jackie Thomas, Jackie Thomas". NZ Herald. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  6. "Jackie Thomas crowned X Factor winner". The Southland Times. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  7. "Jackie Thomas Album Out Today; Single Certified Platinum". Scoop. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  8. "19 AUGUST 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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