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Is There Anybody Out There? 2014
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Is There Anybody Out There?

The album Is There Anybody Out There?, released on January 21, 2014, marks the debut of the American duo A Great Big World, composed of Ian Axel and Chad King. This work stands out for its blend of pop and pop rock, with a total duration of 44 minutes and 30 seconds. One of the most relevant aspects of this record is its single "Say Something", which gained great popularity after the collaboration with Christina Aguilera, who heard the song and decided to re-record it, boosting its success on the charts.

Year
2014
Songs
13
Duration
40 min 34 seg

12 song|s

Song list

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01

Rockstar

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3:56
02

Land of Opportunity

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3:25
03

Already Home

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3:50
04

I Really Want It

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3:22
05

Say Something

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3:53
06

You’ll Be Okay

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3:58
07

Everyone Is Gay

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2:10
08

There Is an Answer

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09

I Don’t Wanna Love Somebody Else

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2:43
10

This Is the New Year

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3:14
11

Shorty Don’t Wait

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4:11
12

Cheer Up!

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2:11

About the album

Is There Anybody Out There?, according to DoReSol

The album's reviews have been mixed. On one hand, some reviewers, such as Glenn Gamboa of Newsday, praised its musical eclecticism and the passion conveyed in the performances. Gamboa noted that the duo's energy invites listeners to enjoy the listening experience. On the other hand, there were more critical opinions, such as Jim Farber's from the New York Daily News, who called it clumsy and linked it to musical elements that fail to connect with today's audience. Despite these differing views, the album managed to debut at number 3 on the Billboard 200, with initial sales of 48,000 copies, reaching a total of 165,000 copies sold by October 2015.

Among the most notable tracks, in addition to "Say Something", is "This Is the New Year", a pop-rock anthem that captures an optimistic and festive spirit. Also noteworthy is "I Don't Wanna Love Somebody Else", which showcases the duo's ability to combine emotive lyrics with catchy melodies. The album's production was handled by Dan Romer, Chris Kuffner, and John Alagía, who contributed a fresh and dynamic sound, balancing moments of joy with more melancholic melodies. This contrast is one of the features that makes Is There Anybody Out There? an interesting work to explore and perform.