Fortress Round My Heart | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 28, 2008 (Norway and UK) | |||
Recorded | Townhouse Studios | |||
Genre | Indie rock | |||
Length | 31:10 | |||
Label | Nesna Records, Sony BMG, Waterfall Records, Mercury Records, Island Def Jam Records | |||
Ida Maria chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
The A.V. Club | (A-) [2] |
The Fly | [3] |
The Guardian | [4] |
Los Angeles Times | [5] |
NME | (6/10) [6] |
Pitchfork Media | (7.5/10) [7] |
Rolling Stone | [8] |
Slant | [9] |
Spin | [10] |
Fortress Round My Heart is the debut album by Norwegian musician Ida Maria, released in the UK on July 28, 2008, and in the US on March 24, 2009. Six singles were released before the album's release: "Oh My God", "Drive Away My Heart", "Stella", "Queen of the World", "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked" and the re-release of "Oh My God".
The original version was released through SonyBMG, as they had signed a partnership deal with Norway's Waterfall Records, who signed Ida and her independent label, Nesna Records. All songs composed by Ida Maria Sivertsen. [11]
All songs written by Ida Maria
On February 9, 2009 a deluxe edition of the album was released, after the re-release of "Oh My God". It features three new tracks, the removal of one song ("See Me Through"), a change in the order of the songs, new artwork and two bonus videos exclusive to iTunes. The album was released independently, through Nesna Records and Waterfall Records, as the deal with SonyBMG had been terminated.
Mercury Records, an imprint of Island/Def Jam, released "Fortress 'Round My Heart" on digital download services on 24 March 2009. The album features 9 of the 10 tracks of the original release but with a completely rearranged track listing and new artwork again. It replaces the last song with 'In the End' from the deluxe edition. All songs composed by Ida Maria Sivertsen. [11]
The album debuted on the U.K. chart at #39, (which became its peak position). The following week, it fell out of the top 40, from #39 to #60.
In Norway, it debuted at #5 (which became its peak position). It remained in the top 20 for seven weeks.
In Ireland, it debuted at #38.
The NME rated it as the 48th best album of the year for 2008. [13]
Song | Release date | UK Peak position |
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"Oh My God" | October 1, 2007 | DNC |
"Drive Away My Heart" | December 10, 2007 | DNC |
"Stella" | March 10, 2008 | 185 [14] |
"Queen Of The World" | May 12, 2008 | DNC |
"I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked" | July 21, 2008 | 13 |
"Oh My God" (re-release) | January 26, 2009 | 85 |
Chart | Peak position |
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UK Album Chart | 39 |
Irish Album Chart | 38 |
Norway Album Chart | 5 |
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