Blurring the Edges

Last updated

Blurring the Edges
Meredith Brooks - Blurring the Edges.jpg
Studio album by
Meredith Brooks
ReleasedMay 6, 1997 (1997-05-06)
Recorded1995–1997
Studio
  • The Salt Mines (Hollywood)
  • Alpha (Burbank)
  • City Lab Sound Design (Hollywood)
Genre Rock
Length50:55
Label
Producer
Meredith Brooks chronology
Meredith Brooks
(1986)		Blurring the Edges
(1997)		 See It Through My Eyes
(1997)
Singles from Blurring the Edges
  1. "Bitch"
    Released: March 25, 1997
  2. "I Need"
    Released: August 1997
  3. "What Would Happen"
    Released: October 7, 1997 [1]
  4. "Stop"
    Released: June 19, 1998 [2]

Blurring the Edges is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks. It was released on May 6, 1997, by Capitol Records. Following the release of her self-titled debut studio album (1986) and her departure from the short-lived band the Graces, Brooks temporarily retired from the music industry. Uninterested in the cynicism of grunge music that reigned in the early nineties, Brooks became re-inspired to write music with a more positive message. Brooks co-wrote the album with her friend Shelly Peiken, with further songwriting contributions from Larry Dvoskin, Christopher Ward, Stan Lynch, John Corey, Kevin Dukes, and Tom DeLuca. Brooks enlisted David Ricketts to produce the effort, with Geza X helming production on a single song.

Contents

Music critics were divided in their opinions of Blurring the Edges. Some critics praised Brooks's lyricism and hooks, while others believed that the album tread familiar grounds. Many critics also compared Brooks to her contemporaries, Alanis Morissette and Sheryl Crow. Blurring the Edges was a commercial success. In the United States, the album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 album chart and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album was also certified Gold in the United Kingdom and received a multi-platinum certification in Canada. Blurring the Edges has sold over three million copies worldwide.

The album was supported by four singles. The album's lead single, "Bitch," was an international commercial success, reaching the top twenty in 16 countries. The song was certified Gold in New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, while receiving a Platinum certification in Australia. As a result of the song's success, Brooks is often cited as a one-hit wonder. Follow-up singles "What Would Happen" and "Stop" achieved moderate commercial success in the United States, while "I Need" had little commercial impact. To further promote the album, Brooks made a variety of radio and television appearances, embarked on a month-long tour, and opened for the Rolling Stones on tour.

Background

In 1986, Brooks released her self-titled debut studio album; released exclusively in Europe, the album received minimal recognition. [3] The following year, Brooks formed the pop rock band the Graces, alongside Charlotte Caffey and Gia Ciambotti, who experienced moderate success with their 1989 single "Lay Down Your Arms". [4] Disenchanted by the music industry due to the rise in success of the grunge genre, Brooks exited the group in 1991 and temporarily retired as a recording artist. Brooks explained: "I was really bored with music, to a point, during the grunge period ... I wasn't interested in being necessarily a part of that, and I wasn't finding a lot of interest for what I was writing about." [5] However, Brooks eventually became re-inspired to go against this prevailing trend in rock music and write songs with a more positive message. Brooks began writing music with her friend, Shelly Peiken, which resulted in a song titled "Bitch". [4] In 1995, Brooks signed to Capitol Records after her manager, Lori Leve, played "Bitch" for the record label's vice president of A&R, Perry Watts-Russell. [6]

Recording and production

The entirety of the album—sans "Bitch"—was recorded at the Salt Mines and Alpha Studios in Hollywood and Burbank, respectively, and produced by David Ricketts. "Bitch" was recorded at City Lab Sound Design in Hollywood, whilst production on the track was helmed by Geza X. [7] Influenced by guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Lindsey Buckingham, and James Honeyman-Scott, Brooks set out to play lead guitar throughout the entirety of the album. [8] [5] Brooks claimed that Chrissie Hynde was the album's strongest influence and that she was fearful people would view Blurring the Edges as an imitation of Hynde's work. [8] Brooks cited "Pollyanne," a song about expressing positivity when faced with a cynical partner, as most illustrative of her mindset at the time of writing the album. [9]

Music and lyrics

Brooks described the overall theme of the album as about resurrection. [10] "My Little Town" was inspired by Brooks' experience growing up and moving away from her hometown of Corvallis, Oregon. [11] "Shatter" has a theme of nonconformity, which was inspired by Brooks' efforts to create a record that aligns with her own vision and to not give in to pressures by music industry officials. [12]

Release and promotion

Blurring the Edges was first released on May 6, 1997 in the United States. Promotion for the album began in April 1997, where Brooks performed across the country at small venues to introduce herself to new audiences. The vice president of marketing at Capitol Records, Steve Rosenblatt, explained: "We're going to send [Brooks] around the country and set up little events where it'll just be Meredith and her music, where she can talk to people and talk about her songs, and then play her songs in a very intimate setting." [5] To further promote the album, Brooks embarked on a month-long tour that commenced on August 3 in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. This tour included several stops at the Lilith Fair tour. [13] A recorded performance of "Wash My Hands" was later included on the live album Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music (1998). [14] In September 1997, Brooks opened for the MTV Video Music Awards through a webcast. [15] This performance marked the first ever multi-camera webcast and was the first time MTV live streamed audio and video. [12] In July 1997, Brooks paid promotional visits to the United Kingdom and Germany, with further performances throughout Europe in September. [16] In 1998, Brooks was an opening act for the Rolling Stones on their Bridges to Babylon Tour. After playing two songs from her ten-song set, the crowd began to boo and threw bottles, batteries, and coins at her. [17]

"Wash My Hands" was intended as the lead single from the album, before it was replaced with "Bitch". [18]

On January 20, 2023, an expanded edition of Blurring the Edges was released in celebration of the album's 25th anniversary. [19]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [20]
Christgau's Consumer Guide Rating-Christgau-neither.png [21]
Entertainment Weekly B+ [22]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [23]
Los Angeles Times Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [24]
Music Week Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [25]

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic compared Brooks to Alanis Morissette, stating that "Blurring the Edges isn't necessarily a bad album -- Brooks is a competent melodicist and her lyrics are occasionally promising -- yet it isn't a distinctive one." [20] Steven Mirkin of Entertainment Weekly similarly noted that the album touches on familiar material, specifically comparing it to Sheryl Crow's Tuesday Night Music Club (1993). However, Mirkin went on to praise the album as "leavened with hooks and humor and a refreshing, unself-conscious swagger." [22] In a more critical review, Paul Verna of Billboard referred to Brooks as an Alanis Morissette imitator, commenting that "[Brooks'] ample writing and performing talents are underserved by her tendency to follow rather than lead." [26]

Mala Mortensa of Alternative Press noted "Bitch" as a highlight from the album. She further discussed the album's influence, stating, "[t]he alt-rock showcase was a stunning showcase of the 'bad bitch' mentality that largely defines the alternative scene. No doubt, [Brooks'] fiery energy has inspired many aspiring women to date." [27]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Blurring the Edges debuted at number 25 on the US Billboard 200 for the chart dated May 24, 1997. The album reached its peak position of number 22 the following week and ultimately spent 47 weeks on the chart, with its final appearance being on the chart dated April 11, 1998. [28] On the year-end chart for 1997, Blurring the Edges reached a position of number 83. [29] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album Platinum, which denotes one million album-equivalent units. [30]

Track listing

Blurring the Edges– Standard edition [7]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Need"
4:10
2."Bitch"
  • Brooks
  • Peiken
4:12
3."Somedays"
3:45
4."Watched You Fall"
4:50
5."Pollyanne"
  • Brooks
  • Peiken
3:14
6."Shatter"
  • Brooks
  • Peiken
3:59
7."My Little Town"
3:59
8."What Would Happen"Brooks5:16
9."It Don't Get Better"
4:12
10."Birthday"
  • Brooks
  • Peiken
3:14
11."Stop"
  • Brooks
  • Dvoskin
5:00
12."Wash My Hands"
  • Brooks
  • Dvoskin
  • Peiken
5:04
Total length:50:55
Blurring the Edges– Japanese edition (bonus tracks) [31]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Down by the River"
  • Brooks
  • Tom DeLuca
4:14
14."Bitch" (Transistor mix)
  • Brooks
  • Peiken
4:07
Total length:59:16
Blurring the Edges– Expanded edition (bonus tracks) [32]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Little Slice"
  • Brooks
  • Dvoskin
3:27
14."Every Time She Walks Away"
  • Brooks
  • DeLuca
3:40
15."I Need" (Crusty mix)
  • Brooks
  • Peiken
4:58
16."Bitch" (live in Germany)
  • Brooks
  • Peiken
4:35
17."What Would Happen" (live in Germany)Brooks6:02
18."Wash My Hands" (live in Germany)
  • Brooks
  • Dvoskin
  • Peiken
5:21
Total length:1:18:58

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Blurring the Edges. [7]

Charts

Singles

YearSingleChartPosition
1997"Bitch"US Adult Top 40 [51] 14
US Hot Dance Music/Club Play [51] 34
US Modern Rock Tracks [51] 4
US Billboard Hot 100 [51] 2
US Top 40 Mainstream [51] 1
"What Would Happen" US Adult Top 40 [51] 21
US Top 40 Mainstream [51] 15
1998US Billboard Hot 100 [51] 46
"Stop"US Top 40 Mainstream [51] 40

Certifications and sales

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria) [52] Gold25,000*
Canada (Music Canada) [53] 2× Platinum200,000^
Netherlands (NVPI) [54] Gold50,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway) [55] Gold25,000*
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [56] Gold25,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [57] Gold50,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [58] Gold100,000^
United States (RIAA) [30] Platinum1,000,000^
Summaries
Worldwide—3,000,000 [59]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release formats for Blurring the Edges
RegionDateEdition(s)Format(s)LabelRef.
United StatesMay 6, 1997Standard
 Capitol [5]
EuropeJuly 21, 1997 [16]
United KingdomAugust 11, 1997CD

Related Research Articles

<i>Jagged Little Pill</i> 1995 studio album by Alanis Morissette

Jagged Little Pill is the third studio album by Canadian-American singer Alanis Morissette, released on June 13, 1995, through Maverick and her first album to be released worldwide. It marked a stylistic departure from the dance-pop sound of her first two albums, Alanis (1991) and Now Is the Time (1992), and to make such change even more distinguishable for her international debut record, she also has started using her surname, previously using only single name moniker ''Alanis''. Morissette began work on the album after moving from her hometown Ottawa to Los Angeles, where she met producer Glen Ballard. Morissette and Ballard had an instant connection and began co-writing and experimenting with sounds. The experimentation resulted in an alternative rock album that takes influence from post-grunge and pop rock, and features guitars, keyboards, drum machines, and harmonica. The lyrics touch upon themes of aggression and unsuccessful relationships, while Ballard introduced a pop sensibility to Morissette's angst. The title of the album is taken from a line in the first verse of the song "You Learn".

<i>So-Called Chaos</i> 2004 studio album by Alanis Morissette

So-Called Chaos is the sixth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, released on May 18, 2004, through Maverick Records. It was preceded by the single "Everything" on April 13, which went on to become Morissette's lowest peaking song on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 76. The album was met with mixed reviews from critics upon release, with some calling it her most accessible record since Jagged Little Pill (1995) while others criticized the project's confusing messages and felt the singer had lost what made her a cultural icon of the '90s.

<i>Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie</i> 1998 studio album by Alanis Morissette

Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie is the fourth studio album and second internationally released album by singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, released by Maverick Records in the United States on November 3, 1998.

<i>Under Rug Swept</i> 2002 studio album by Alanis Morissette

Under Rug Swept is the fifth studio album and third internationally released album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. Released by Maverick Records in the United States on February 26, 2002, and in the United Kingdom a day earlier, it was the first album Morissette had written and produced all on her own. It debuted at number one on charts in 12 countries, including the United States and Canada, and produced the singles "Hands Clean" and "Precious Illusions". Sales, however, did not match those of Morissette's previous two studio albums.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Meredith Brooks</span> American musician (born 1958)

Meredith Ann Brooks is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A member of the Oregon music scene since the mid-1970s, she received international acclaim in the 1990s with her solo album Blurring the Edges (1997) and its single, "Bitch", which reached the top 10 in many countries and earned her a Grammy Award nomination.

<i>No Need to Argue</i> 1994 studio album by The Cranberries

No Need to Argue is the second studio album by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries, released on 3 October 1994 through Island Records. It is the band's best-selling album, and has sold 17 million copies worldwide as of 2014. It contains one of the band's most well-known songs, "Zombie". The album's mood is considered to be darker and harsher than that on the band's debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, released a year prior.

<i>MTV Unplugged</i> (Alanis Morissette album) 1999 live album by Alanis Morissette

MTV Unplugged is the first live album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, released by Maverick Records in the United States on November 9, 1999. It comprises songs performed by Morissette on the television program MTV Unplugged. Twelve tracks were included on the album, but Morissette also performed "Baba", "Thank U" and "Your House" during the live taping. These were later released as B-sides on the "King of Pain" single release. The first single, "That I Would Be Good", was moderately successful, and two other tracks, "King of Pain" and "You Learn" were released as singles outside North America. As of March 2012, the album has sold 673,000 copies in the U.S.

<i>Deconstruction</i> (Meredith Brooks album) 1999 studio album by Meredith Brooks

Deconstruction is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks. It was released on September 28, 1999, by Capitol Records. Following the album's disappointing commercial reception, Brooks was dropped from the record label.

<i>Not That Kind</i> 2000 studio album by Anastacia

Not That Kind is the debut studio album by American singer Anastacia. It was released on June 16, 2000, by Epic Records and Daylight Records. The album features production by Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Ric Wake, Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken, Rickey Minor, and The Shadowmen.

<i>Left of the Middle</i> 1997 studio album by Natalie Imbruglia

Left of the Middle is the debut studio album by Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia. It was released by RCA Records on 24 November 1997 in the United Kingdom, followed by most international territories in early 1998. Primarily writing and recording the album in the UK, Imbruglia worked with a number of English producers, including Phil Thornalley, Andy Wright and Nigel Godrich, and at the final stage of the album production, she traveled to Nashville, the US and co-wrote a song with American songwriter Matt Bronleewe. Left of the Middle is an alternative pop album which incorporates element of electronic sound. The lead single "Torn" (1997) was a worldwide commercial success and has since been named as one of the Best Songs of 1990s by several publications, including Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bitch (Meredith Brooks song)</span> 1997 single by Meredith Brooks

"Bitch" (also known by its censored title "Nothing in Between" and later as "Bitch (Nothing in Between)") is a song by American singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks and co-written with Shelly Peiken. It was released in March 1997 as the lead single from Brooks' second album, Blurring the Edges (1997). The song was produced by punk notable Geza X.

<i>Number 1s</i> (Mariah Carey album) 1998 greatest hits album by Mariah Carey

#1's is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released by Columbia Records on November 17, 1998. The album contained Carey's then thirteen number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as four new songs. In Japan, the album also included her popular single, "All I Want for Christmas Is You", which was Carey's biggest selling single there.

<i>Mission: Impossible 2</i> (soundtrack) 2000 soundtrack album by Various artists

Music from and Inspired by Mission: Impossible 2 is the soundtrack album for the 2000 film Mission: Impossible 2. It was certified gold for 100,000 copies shipped in Japan in August 2000.

<i>One of the Boys</i> 2008 studio album by Katy Perry

One of the Boys is the second studio album by American singer Katy Perry. It was released on June 17, 2008, by Capitol Records. She collaborated on the album with producers Greg Wells, Dr. Luke, Dave Stewart, Max Martin, and Ted Bruner among others, and wrote most of the songs in collaboration with other producers and writers. However, the title track, "Thinking of You", and "Mannequin" were all written by Perry alone. The EP Ur So Gay, containing the song of the same name, was released in 2007 to generate interest in the singer and the album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dido discography</span>

The discography of Dido, a British pop singer, consists of six studio albums, one demo album, two extended plays, 31 singles, and one video album. She debuted in 1993, performing and touring with trip hop group Faithless. In 1997, she began composing solo material and signed a recording contract with Arista Records in the United States.

<i>21st Century Breakdown</i> 2009 studio album by Green Day

21st Century Breakdown is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Green Day, released on May 15, 2009, through Reprise Records. Green Day commenced work on the record in January 2006 and forty-five songs were written by vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong by October 2007, but the band members did not enter studio work until January 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Annie Lennox discography</span>

This article is the discography of the Scottish pop and rock singer-songwriter Annie Lennox. After a decade of major international success as part of Eurythmics, Lennox began her solo career in earnest in 1992 with the release of her first album Diva, which produced several hit singles including "Why" and "Walking on Broken Glass". The same year, she performed "Love Song for a Vampire" for Bram Stoker's Dracula. To date, she has released six solo studio albums, three of them being covers albums and a compilation album, The Annie Lennox Collection (2009).

<i>Greatest Hits... So Far!!!</i> (Pink album) 2010 greatest hits album by Pink

Greatest Hits... So Far!!! is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Pink. It was released on November 12, 2010, by Jive Records, in celebration of Pink's first decade on the music scene. The album features Pink's biggest hits from all her studio albums. Its track list differs depending on region, with four new tracks, only two of which are included in the North American edition.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">What Would Happen</span> 1997 single by Meredith Brooks

"What Would Happen" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks from her second studio album, Blurring the Edges (1997). The song was released to radio as the third single from the album on October 7, 1997, by Capitol Records. Brooks is credited as the sole writer of the song, while production was helmed by David Ricketts.

<i>Dont Smile at Me</i> 2017 EP by Billie Eilish

Don't Smile at Me is the debut extended play by American singer Billie Eilish, released on August 11, 2017, via Darkroom and Interscope Records. Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell wrote most of the material on the EP and were solely responsible for its production. It is an electropop and bedroom pop record with elements of R&B and jazz.

References

  1. ↑ "New Releases". Radio & Records . No. 1217. October 3, 1997. p. 86.
  2. ↑ "National Radio Formats: Added This Week". Radio & Records . No. 1253. June 19, 1998. p. 14.
  3. ↑ Browne, David (November 14, 1997). "Music Review: 'The Beacon Street Collection';'See It Through My Eyes'". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Meredith Brooks". MTV News. June 10, 1999. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Morris, Chris (April 12, 1997). "With a Hot New Cut, Capitol's Brooks Makes Radio Connection". Billboard . Vol. 109, no. 15. pp. 12, 40.
  6. ↑ "Meredith Brooks Undergoes 'Deconstruction' on New LP". MTV News. October 6, 1999. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  7. 1 2 3 Blurring the Edges (CD liner notes). Meredith Brooks. Capitol Records. 1997. CDP 7243 8 36919 2 0.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. 1 2 Crowe, Jerry (June 11, 1997). "Isn't It Ironic?". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  9. ↑ Willman, Chris (June 13, 1997). "Interview with Meredith Brooks". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Musical Muses" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1198. May 23, 1997. p. 22. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  11. ↑ Raskauskas, Nancy (September 6, 2007). "Brooks flows full circle". Corvallis Gazette-Times . Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  12. 1 2 "Meredith Brooks Shows Another Side". MTV News. September 4, 1997. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Brooks' Bitchin' Tour". MTV News. July 11, 1997. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Lilith Fair Live Album to Benefit RAINN and LIFEbeat". MTV News. March 30, 1997. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Meredith Brooks to Open for Video Music Awards Online". MTV News. September 2, 1997. Archived from the original on March 16, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  16. 1 2 "Radio embraces 'the next Alanis'" (PDF). Music Week . July 26, 1997. p. 10. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  17. ↑ "They Wanted Mick". Wired . March 31, 1998. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  18. ↑ ""I Always Think of 'Bitch' as the Resurrection Song": Meredith Brooks Prepares to be Honored at Today's She Rocks Awards". Guitar Player. June 2, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Meredith Brooks' 'Blurring The Edges' Returns In Expanded Digital Edition". uDiscover Music. January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  20. 1 2 Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Blurring the Edges – Meredith Brooks". AllMusic . Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  21. ↑ Christgau, Robert (October 15, 2000). "Meredith Brooks". Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s . Macmillan Publishing. ISBN   9780312245603.
  22. 1 2 Steve Mirkin (May 16, 1997). "Blurring the Edges Review". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  23. ↑ Sullivan, Caroline (August 15, 1997). "Music: This week's pop CD releases". The Guardian .
  24. ↑ Scribner, Sara (May 25, 1997). "In Brief; ** 1/2 Meredith Brooks, "Blurring the Edges," Capitol". Los Angeles Times .
  25. ↑ "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week . August 2, 1997. p. 21. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  26. ↑ Verna, Paul (May 24, 1997). "Reviews & Previews". Billboard . Vol. 109, no. 21. p. 53.
  27. ↑ Mortensa, Mala (March 19, 2021). "110 alternative albums by women that have influenced music since the '90s". Alternative Press . Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  28. 1 2 "Meredith Brooks Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  29. 1 2 "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  30. 1 2 "American album certifications – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the edges". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  31. ↑ Blurring the Edges (CD liner notes). Meredith Brooks. Capitol Records. 1997. TOCP-50215.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  32. ↑ "Blurring the Edges (Expanded Edition)". Apple Music . iTunes. January 20, 2023. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  33. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  34. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  35. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  36. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  37. ↑ "Meredith Brooks Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  38. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  39. ↑ "Meredith Brooks: Blurring the Edges" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  40. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  41. ↑ "Charts.nz – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  42. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  43. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  44. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the Edges". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  45. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  46. ↑ "Jahreshitparade Alben 1997". austriancharts.at. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  47. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 1997". Ultratop. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  48. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  49. ↑ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment . Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  50. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1997". hitparade.ch. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  51. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Meredith Brooks Chart History". Billboard . Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  52. ↑ "Austrian album certifications – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the edges" (in German). IFPI Austria.
  53. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the edges". Music Canada.
  54. ↑ "Dutch album certifications – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the edges" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers.Enter Blurring the edges in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 1998 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
  55. ↑ "IFPI Norsk platebransje Trofeer 1993–2011" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  56. ↑ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Blurring the edges')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien.
  57. ↑ Salaverrie, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (PDF) (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Madrid: Fundación Autor/SGAE. p. 945. ISBN   84-8048-639-2 . Retrieved October 6, 2019.
  58. ↑ "British album certifications – Meredith Brooks – Blurring the edges". British Phonographic Industry.
  59. ↑ "Picture of Success". Billboard. June 6, 1998. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.