2014 studio album by Michael Ball
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| Studio album by Michael Ball | ||||
| Released | 17 November 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Label | Union Square Music | |||
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If Everyone Was Listening is a studio album released by English singer Michael Ball. It was released on 17 November 2014 in the United Kingdom by Union Square Music. The album peaked at number 21 on the UK Albums Chart.
Background
Talking about the album, Michael Ball said, "People will assume what a record is going to be like and they are loath to even give it a listen. I sometimes feel I want to release an album without people knowing it is me."
Critical reception
Writing for the Daily Express, Clive Davis wrote the album proved "there is more to Ball than those anthems from Les Misérables. Reflecting his passion for Americana and the neglected corners of the singer-songwriter repertoire, the record might just be the best thing the singer has ever recorded."
Singles
"What We Ain't Got" was released as the lead single from the album on 17 November 2014.
Track listing
All songs produced by Nick Patrick and Michael Ball.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bad Things" | Jace Everett | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Simple Love" | Alison Krauss | 3:35 |
| 3. | "I Won't Give Up" |
| 3:54 |
| 4. | "Jessie" | Joshua Kadison | 4:19 |
| 5. | "Still the Same" | Bob Seger | 3:10 |
| 6. | "You Needed Me" | Randy Goodrum | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Stuck Like Glue" | 4:11 | |
| 8. | "The Climb" |
| 3:53 |
| 9. | "Need You Now" | 4:07 | |
| 10. | "May You Never" | John Martyn | 3:46 |
| 11. | "What We Ain't Got" |
| 3:32 |
| 12. | "If Everyone Was Listening" | 3:59 | |
| 13. | "Let It Be Me" (From "Dreamboats and Petticoats") | 3:09 | |
| 14. | "Angel" | Sarah McLachlan | 4:45 |
| 15. | "Falling Slowly" (From "Once") | 4:15 |
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC) | 26 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 21 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Label | Format |
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| United Kingdom | 17 November 2014 | Union Square Music |
References
- ^ "If Everyone Was Listening... by Michael Ball on Apple Music". music.apple.com. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Michael Ball: I wish people would give me a chance". Daily Express. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "What We Ain't Got - Single by Michael Ball on Apple Music". music.apple.com. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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