Rachel Stevens - Funky Dory [Re-issue Deluxe Edition] (2003)

Album: Funky Dory

Artist: Rachel Stevens

Standard Edition Release: 29 September 2003

Re-issue Edition Release: 16 July 2004
Format: Album

Version: Deluxe Edition
Label: Polydor / Arista
Archive: .MP3 / 320kpbs / 180MB

"Funky Dory" is the solo debut album by English pop-dance singer Rachel Stevens. It received a positive reception from music critics who complimented its surprising diversity, charm and relative depth. It became Stevens' most successful album release, and reached #9 in the UK, where it was certified gold. On 16 July 2004 the album was re-issued in the UK, including three new songs, "Some Girls", "More, More, More" and "Breathe In, Breathe Out" (SWAT-Team Version) and reached #13 on the albums chart. Funky Dory was released in Canada on 16 March 2004; however, it failed to generate much interest outside of the UK. Since its release the album has achieved platinum status in the UK, where after six weeks, it descended from the top-seventy-five. Together, both albums have sold over 310,000 copies in the UK. Elsewhere the album failed to generate much interest. Although, was released four singles for Funky Dory. The lead single, "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex", became Stevens's most successful single to date, peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the 22nd best-selling single of 2003 in the UK and has sold over 233,000 copies in the UK as of 2013, resulting in low sales and chart positions.

LEAD SINGLE:

TRACKLIST:

1. Some Girls
2. Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
3. Funky Dory
4. Fools
5. Breathe In Breathe Out
6. Glide
7. Heaven Has To Wait
8. More, More, More
9. Blue Afternoon
10. I Got The Money
11. Little Secret
12. Solid
13. Silk
14. Breathe In, Breathe Out (SWAT-Team Version)
15. Some Girls (Rhythm Masters Vocal Mix)
16. Sweet Dreams My LA Ex (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)