| In the Raw | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 30 August 2019 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | Symphonic metal [2] | |||
| Length | 57:18 | |||
| Label | earMUSIC | |||
| Producer | Tarja Turunen | |||
| Tarja chronology | ||||
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| Singles from In the Raw | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metal Hammer (PT) |   [7] |
| Cryptic Rock | [8] |
| Sonic Perspectives |    [9] |
| Metal Imperium | [10] |
In the Raw is the eighth solo studio album by Finnish soprano vocalist and composer Tarja Turunen. The record was released on 30 August 2019.
On In the Raw, released on August 30, 2019, composer and vocalist Tarja Turunen joined forces with other Heavy Metal vocalists such as Soilwork vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid, Tommy Karevik of Kamelot, and Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia, thus including in the album vocal collaborations with them. [11] Strid is featured in "Dead Promises", Scabbia's vocals can be heard in "Goodbye Stranger", and Karevik is featured in "Silent Masquerade".
On 12 September 2019, Turunen started the "Raw Tour" to promote the "In the Raw" album. [12] However, many of its shows were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [13]
In the Raw has been widely acclaimed by both heavy metal fans and music critics in general, as Gary Hernandez from "Metal Temple" wrote: "In the Raw reminds us how good Symphonic Metal can be: Vocal performances executed to perfection, versatile songwriting, thoughtful arrangements, deeply talented musicians, excellent production values". [14]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dead Promises" (featuring Björn Strid) | 5:50 | |
| 2. | "Goodbye Stranger" (featuring Cristina Scabbia) |
| 5:12 |
| 3. | "Tears in Rain" |
| 4:28 |
| 4. | "Railroads" |
| 4:00 |
| 5. | "You and I" |
| 4:07 |
| 6. | "The Golden Chamber (Awaken - Loputon Yo - Alchemy)" |
| 7:05 |
| 7. | "Spirits of the Sea" |
| 6:56 |
| 8. | "Silent Masquerade" (featuring Tommy Karevik) |
| 7:32 |
| 9. | "Serene" |
| 4:42 |
| 10. | "Shadow Play" | Turunen | 7:22 |
| Total length: | 57:18 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dead Promises" (Single Version) | 5:52 |
| 2. | "Spirits of the Sea" (Carlinhos Percussion Mix) | 7:00 |
| 3. | "Railroads" (Demo) | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Goodbye Stranger" (Solo Version) | 5:11 |
| 5. | "You and I" (Band Version) | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Spirits of the Sea" (Bartly's Water Remix) | 7:01 |
| 7. | "Silent Masquerade" (Solo Version) | 7:32 |
| Total length: | 40:40 | |
All information from the album booklet. [15]
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| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [16] | 30 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [17] | 66 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [18] | 60 |
| Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI) [19] | 57 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista) [20] | 28 |
| French Albums (SNEP) [21] | 88 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [22] | 15 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ) [23] | 28 |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV) [24] | 37 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [25] | 29 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [26] | 12 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) [27] | 38 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC) [28] | 3 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC) [29] | 7 |
| UK Official Album Sales [30] | 22 |
| US Top Heatseeker ( Billboard ) [31] | 7 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums ( Billboard ) [31] | 12 |
| US Independent Albums ( Billboard ) [31] | 27 |
| US Top Rock Albums ( Billboard ) [31] | 35 |
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