Abstract Theory
| Abstract Theory | |
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| An image of a man wearing a sleeveless red shirt and blue jeans is shown on a building. The album title is placed below it on a billboard and the artist's logo is on the upper left corner of the cover. | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1 September 2003 |
| Recorded | 2002–2003 |
| Genre | R&B, pop |
| Length | 47:34 |
| Label | Sony BMG |
| Producer | Brian Higgins |
| Singles from Abstract Theory | |
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Abstract Theory is the debut solo album released by former Five member Abs. The album was released on 1 September 2003, peaking at No. 29 on the UK Albums Chart. The album failed to find success elsewhere, and resulted in Abs being dropped from his record label just months later. The album spawned five singles: "What You Got", "Stop Sign", "Shame" and "Miss Perfect". The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics, comparing his material to that of his former band, Five.[citation needed]
Background
[edit | edit source]Abs began work on the album following Five's split in late 2001. He soon signed a record deal with Sony BMG, who had previously contracted Five on a three-album deal. The album's first single, "What You Got", was released in August 2002 to moderate success, peaking at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The album's second single, "Shame", was scheduled for release in November 2002, but was subsequently only released in Australia after the record company decided to market "Stop Sign" as the second British single. Arriving in May 2003, the song peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart. A third single, "Miss Perfect", was released on 25 August 2003, a week prior to the album's release, peaking at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. A fourth single, "7 Ways", was planned for release in November 2003, with a music video being released and several copies made available in stores from 10 November. However, the single was recalled on 11 November, and just three weeks later, Abs was dropped from his record label.
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]In his retrospective review, Bren O'Callaghan of BBC said Abstract Theory "is capable of floating alone amidst a sea of chart craft".[1]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stop Sign" |
| Absolute | 2:54 |
| 2. | "Miss Perfect" (featuring Nodesha) |
| 3:39 | |
| 3. | "What You Got" |
| Biffco | 3:50 |
| 4. | "7 Ways" (featuring Evie Bicker) |
| Xenomania | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Back to the Limbo" |
| Absolute | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Rain" |
| Hod David | 4:11 |
| 7. | "Turn Me Up" |
| Biffco | 3:56 |
| 8. | "Lovers' Rock" |
| Biffco | 4:29 |
| 9. | "Roll with Me" |
| Biffco | 3:44 |
| 10. | "Emotional" |
| Hod David | 3:39 |
| 11. | "Shame" |
| Biffco | 3:21 |
| 12. | "Angel" |
| Biffco | 4:43 |
| 13. | "The One and Only" (featuring Caroline) | Lucas Secon | Lucas Secon | 3:37 |
• (co.) Co-producer.
- B-Sides
- "Lost for Words" - 4:01
- "Come with a Little Bit More" - 3:17
- "Roll with Me" - 3:39
- "The Dog in Me" - 4:06
- "Music for Cars" - 3:09
- "Stop That Bitchin'" - 3:10
- "Spin" (Japanese Bonus Track) -3:04
- "What You Got" (Almighty Radio Edit) - 3:10
- "What You Got" (Reggae Mix) - 4:30
- "Stop Sign" (Bimbo Jones Remix) - 7:06
- "Stop Sign" (Nu Skool Brakez Remix) - 5:44
- "Miss Perfect" (Problem Kid Latin Vox) - 9:00
- "Miss Perfect" (Freshcut Style Vocal Mix) - 8:15
- "7 Ways" (Full Rap) - 3:59
- "7 Ways" (5AM Remix) - 6:40
Personnel
[edit | edit source]Adapted credits from the booklet of Abstract Theory.[2]
- Tracy Ackerman, Mary-Anne Morgan: backing vocals
- Tom Elmhirst, Steven Fitzmaurice, Tim Powell: mixing
- Alvin Sweeney: acoustic guitar, programming, recording
- Steve Lewinson: bass
- Richard "Biff" Stannard: timbales, drum programming, additional instruments
- Benedetto Antonio Caccavale: engineering, mixing
- Pete Hoffman: Pro Tools, mixing
- Ray Bermiston, Vincent Soyez: photography
- Simon Corkin: design
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[3] | 29 |
References
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