| A Northern Soul | ||||
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| Released | 2 November 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 44:21 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Jimmy Hogarth | |||
| Sheridan Smith chronology | ||||
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| Singles from A Northern Soul | ||||
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A Northern Soul is the second studio album by English singer and actress Sheridan Smith. [1] [2] It was released by Warner Bros. on 2 November 2018, and debuted at number fifteen on the UK Albums Chart.
The Irish News rated the album 7/10. [3]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Northern Soul" | 3:09 | |
| 2. | "Handle with Care" |
| 3:01 |
| 3. | "Priceless" |
| 3:35 |
| 4. | "Are You Just Sleeping" |
| 4:00 |
| 5. | "Remedy in the Melody" |
| 3:49 |
| 6. | "Rock Bottom" |
| 4:46 |
| 7. | "Why Can't I Fall in Love" |
| 3:30 |
| 8. | "Ain't That Funny" |
| 3:38 |
| 9. | "Sweetest of Thieves" |
| 3:39 |
| 10. | "Listen to the Rain" |
| 3:09 |
| 11. | "The One" |
| 4:56 |
| 12. | "Don't Beg for Love" |
| 3:07 |
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC) [4] | 15 |
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