Kaleidoscope Heart

Last updated
Kaleidoscope Heart
Sara Bareilles - Kaleidoscope Heart.png
Studio album by
Sara Bareilles
ReleasedSeptember 7, 2010 (2010-09-07)
Recorded2009–2010
Studio The Village Recorder
Genre
Length50:43
Label Epic
Producer Neal Avron
Sara Bareilles chronology
Little Voice
(2007)		Kaleidoscope Heart
(2010)		 Once Upon Another Time
(2012)
Singles from Kaleidoscope Heart
  1. "King of Anything"
    Released: May 10, 2010
  2. "Uncharted"
    Released: January 13, 2011
  3. "Gonna Get Over You"
    Released: September 16, 2011

Kaleidoscope Heart is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, which was released on September 7, 2010 through Epic Records. [1] The lead single from the album, "King of Anything", was released digitally on May 10, 2010. [2]

Contents

The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 90,000 copies in its first week. [3] The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [4]

Background

Bareilles stated on her website the reason behind the album's title, "I picked out the name of the record months before I even finished writing the songs. I love the imagery of those words, and they’re really representative of how I envision my heart. It's a colorful but fragmented, ever-changing sum of all the bits and pieces that make it up. A kaleidoscope is the tool that helps make sense of the mess. Or at least makes it nice to look at." [5]

She also stated she suffered from "writer's block" after her second album, Little Voice ; however, upon writing the song "Uncharted", she drew inspiration from this song to write the rest of the record. The title of the album, "Kaleidoscope Heart" was chosen by Bareilles from the lyric in the bridge of "Uncharted". [6]

Promotion

On May 12 (Canada) and May 14 (USA), during the fourth-season finale of Brothers & Sisters , a new song from Bareilles was played during a scene of the show. It was confirmed by www.abc.com that the song is called "Uncharted". [7] On June 1, the track list and release date were released online.

Three promotional singles and the entire album were made available before the release of the album. On August 23, 2010, the track "Hold My Heart" was released exclusively for streaming on Whole Foods' website. On August 25, 2010 the track "Uncharted" was released exclusively for streaming on the Entertainment Weekly website. On August 27, 2010, the track "Gonna Get Over You" was released exclusively for streaming on Barnes & Noble's website. On August 31, 2010, the full album was made available for stream on www.iheartradio.com.

She performed "King of Anything" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on September 3, 2010, as well as on Regis & Kelly and The Today Show on September 7, 2010. On September 21, 2010, Bareilles performed on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson .

Singles

"King of Anything" was the lead single of the album. It was released on radio in the United States on May 10, 2010, and went on sale in June 2010. [8] It peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her second top 40 hit on the chart (after "Love Song" became her first). In the Netherlands it fared even better, reaching number 21.

The second single from the album was "Uncharted", and was released to radio in the United States in January 2011. It peaked at number 13 on Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart and number 16 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

The third and final single was "Gonna Get Over You", with a music video directed by Jonah Hill. It was added to the Hot AC on September 19, 2011. [9] The song debuted on Billboard Adult Pop Songs at number 39 eventually climbing to number 35. The music video was released on YouTube at September 22, 2011.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Daily News Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [11]
Entertainment Weekly (B-) [12]
Los Angeles Times Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [13]
New York Times (positive) [14]
PopMatters (4/10) [15]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [16]
Sputnikmusic(4.1/5) [17]
The Washington Post (positive) [18]

Kaleidoscope Heart received a 68% on Metacritic, resulting from generally favorable reviews. [19] Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic rated the album with 4 stars out of 5 and has claimed positively that "Despite lushly detailed arrangements, Bareilles never pushes this distinctly commercial gift too hard, letting the songs flow easily and this gentleness is almost as appealing as those classically constructed melodies, tunes so softly insistent they could conceivably appear on adult contemporary charts anytime from 1971 to 2010". [10] Jon Pareles from The New York Times was also positive regarding the album, saying that "When Ms. Bareilles goes for more straightforward tugs on the heartstrings, she often sounds like Sarah McLachlan's gifted apprentice, complete with Ms. McLachlan's trademark of going breathy at the top of a phrase". [20] Ann Powers from Los Angeles Times claimed that "The singer-songwriter's background in university show choirs serves her well here, as she finds strength in complex vocal arrangements and the sorts of dramatic set-ups that have reminded us, through Fox's popular television show, that the very act of raising our voices can be a hugely liberating act". [21] Mikael Wood from Entertainment Weekly was favorable, saying that "On Kaleidoscope Heart, sometimes, as in the airless Breathe Again, all that earnest yearning can make you feel like you've been sentenced to life at Lilith Fair". [22] Will Hermes from Rolling Stone gave a rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5) and a mixed review, analysing that "Bareilles veers between fellow pianists Alicia Keys and Regina Spektor, avoiding either's extremes". [23] Another mixed review, came from Enio Chiola from PopMatters, who claimed that "Although Kaleidoscope Heart was probably intended to prove Bareilles' staying power, it only confirms suspicions that in some years, she'll be as remembered as Michelle Branch, or Tracy Bonham, still making music, but without any of the mass appeal they once enjoyed". [24]

Commercial performance

Kaleidoscope Heart debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 90,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. [25] This became Bareilles first US number one debut and her second US top ten album. [25] As of July 2013, it had sold over 441,000 copies in the US. [26] On December 6, 2019, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 units in the United States. [4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Bareilles, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Kaleidoscope Heart" 1:02
2."Uncharted [27] " 3:35
3."Gonna Get Over You"Bareilles, Sam Farrar 4:16
4."Hold My Heart" 4:33
5."King of Anything" 3:27
6."Say You're Sorry" 3:41
7."The Light" 4:23
8."Basket Case" 4:12
9."Let the Rain" 3:40
10."Machine Gun" 4:08
11."Not Alone" 3:42
12."Breathe Again" 4:58
13."Bluebird" 4:04
Total length:49:36
iTunes pre-order bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Carolina"Bareilles, Josh Day, Javier Dunn, Daniel Rhine3:38
UK and Japan bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Carolina"Bareilles, Day, Dunn, Rhine3:38
15."Love Song" (live from Ocean Studios) 4:28
Kaleidoscope EP (also sold as bonus tracks on the Target exclusive version of the album)
No.TitleLength
1."Gonna Get Over You" (demo)3:43
2."Send Me the Moon"4:58
3."King of Anything" (strings version)3:37
Total length:12:16

Personnel

Musicians

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [35] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sara Bareilles</span> American singer (born 1979)

Sara Beth Bareilles is an American singer and songwriter. She has sold over three million albums and over 15 million singles in the United States. She has earned various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. In February 2012, VH1 named her one of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music.

<i>Little Voice</i> (album) 2007 studio album by Sara Bareilles

Little Voice is the second and major-label debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, which was released on July 3, 2007 on the Epic Records label. Six of the tracks are re-recorded studio versions of songs from her previous album, Careful Confessions. A two-disc special edition of Little Voice with live acoustic tracks was released on March 18, 2008. The bonus disc also includes an interview with Bareilles and accompanying videos of the performances.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sara Smile</span> 1975 single by Hall & Oates

"Sara Smile" is a song written and recorded by the American musical duo Hall & Oates. It was released as the third single from their album Daryl Hall & John Oates. The song was the group's first top 40 and first top ten hit in the US, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Love Song (Sara Bareilles song)</span> 2007 single by Sara Bareilles

"Love Song" is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, released in June 2007 via Epic Records from her major-label debut album, Little Voice (2007). It was nominated for 2009 Grammy Awards in the categories Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gonna Get Over You</span> 2011 single by Sara Bareilles

"Gonna Get Over You" is a song written and recorded by American singer Sara Bareilles. It was released as the third and final single from her second studio album Kaleidoscope Heart (2010). On September 20, a new version featuring Ryan Tedder was released exclusively on iTunes. Lyrically, the song speaks about getting over an ex-lover and is a "doo-wop pop song." It received a positive reception from most music critics, who noted it as one of the album's highlights and a "harmony post-breakup track." A music video was released on September 20 and is directed by actor Jonah Hill. Mainly, the video consists of a heavily eye-lined, leather jacket-wearing Bareilles as she grooves her way down the supermarket aisle. Later, she's joined by a group of identical leather jacket-wearing pals who dance with her as she grazes the produce section.

"Gravity" is a song written and performed by Sara Bareilles. It was released as the third single from her major-label debut album Little Voice (2007). The track was produced by Eric Rosse. Its music video was released on February 3, 2009. Bareilles said she wrote the song after her "first real heartbreak", and was hoping the ballad would help others in similar situations. The song was originally on her UCLA a cappella group's album Dysfunktional Family Album as well as her first album Careful Confessions, but was later included on Little Voice.

<i>Lines, Vines and Trying Times</i> 2009 studio album by Jonas Brothers

Lines, Vines and Trying Times is the fourth studio album by the Jonas Brothers. It was released June 16, 2009, in the US. The album received mixed reviews from critics and fans. In its first week, the album sold 247,000 copies, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. It was their third and last album released under Hollywood Records, and their last before a hiatus, which lasted from October 2013 to March 2019.

<i>Kaleidoscope</i> (Tiësto album) 2009 studio album by Tiësto

Kaleidoscope is the fourth studio album by Dutch DJ and record producer Tiësto, released on 6 October 2009 by Musical Freedom, Tiësto's new label in association with PIAS Recordings. The album contains collaborations with Nelly Furtado, Emily Haines of Metric, Tegan and Sara, Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party, and Calvin Harris among others.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Laura Jansen</span> Dutch-American musician (born 1977)

Laura Jansen is a Dutch-American musician. Before gaining fame in the Netherlands, Jansen became a fixture in the constellation of artists associated with Los Angeles nightclub Hotel Café – a national launching pad for artists as Sara Bareilles, Priscilla Ahn and Joshua Radin. As a daughter of an American mother and Dutch father, Laura has been living in the United States for over 10 years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">King of Anything</span> 2010 single by Sara Bareilles

"King of Anything" is a song written and recorded by American singer Sara Bareilles. The song was produced by Neal Avron, and served as the first single from her third studio album, Kaleidoscope Heart (2010). The song was nominated at the 53rd Grammy Awards for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, though it ultimately lost to Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance". The song was her second time being nominated for the category and her third nomination overall.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A Little Bit Stronger</span> 2010 single by Sara Evans

"A Little Bit Stronger" is a song written by Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey, and Hillary Scott and recorded by American country music artist Sara Evans. It was released in September 2010 and as the first single from Evans' 2011 album Stronger. The song was also included on the soundtrack for the 2010 movie Country Strong and released as the second single from the film's soundtrack album. The song became Evans' fifth and final number one hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in May 2011. It is also her first single to be certified Platinum by the RIAA.

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

American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles has released seven studio albums, two demo albums, four live albums, two soundtrack albums, six extended plays, twenty-one singles and thirteen music videos. After graduating from University of California, Los Angeles, Bareilles independently released her debut album Careful Confessions in January 2004. In 2005, music executive Charlie Walk signed her to a record deal with Epic Records. A year after, she began to work with Eric Rosse on her second studio album, Little Voice, which featured six re-recorded songs of the twelve that were originally on Careful Confessions, plus six additional songs. Little Voice was released in July 2007 and entered the Billboard 200 chart in the United States at number 45, which marked as her chart debut. The album became a commercial success, it peaked on the chart at number 7 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of one million copies in the United States, subsequently becoming her most successful studio album to date. Its lead single, "Love Song", became a worldwide hit, charting at the top-ten in many regions. Epic released two additional singles, "Bottle It Up" and "Gravity", from Little Voice.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Uncharted (song)</span> 2011 single by Sara Bareilles

"Uncharted" is a song written and recorded by the American singer Sara Bareilles. The song was produced by Neal Avron. It was the second single of her album Kaleidoscope Heart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kaleidoscope Heart Tour</span> 2010–11 concert tour by Sara Bareilles

Kaleidoscope Heart Tour was a concert tour by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, in support of her second studio album, Kaleidoscope Heart.

<i>The Ocean Way Sessions</i> 2010 EP by Christina Perri

The Ocean Way Sessions is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri. The EP serves as the first official release by Perri, signed to Atlantic Records. The EP contains live recordings of Perri performing at the Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles.

<i>The Blessed Unrest</i> 2013 studio album by Sara Bareilles

The Blessed Unrest is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. The album was released on July 16, 2013 through Epic Records. The lead single from the album, "Brave", was released digitally on April 23, 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brave (Sara Bareilles song)</span> 2013 single by Sara Bareilles

"Brave" is a song by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, taken from her fourth studio album, The Blessed Unrest (2013). The song was written by Bareilles and Jack Antonoff from the band fun., as the singer was inspired from the struggles that a close friend dealt with in regard to coming out as gay. Bareilles requested Mark Endert to produce it with the explicit goal of radio airplay. "Brave" was released worldwide through digital download on April 23, 2013, as the lead single from the album, through Epic Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Choose You (Sara Bareilles song)</span> 2014 single by Sara Bareilles

"I Choose You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Sara Bareilles from her fourth studio album, The Blessed Unrest (2013). The song was written by Bareilles, Jason Blynn and Pete Harper, and produced by Mark Endert, who also produced her hit "Brave".

<i>Whats Inside: Songs from Waitress</i> 2015 studio album by Sara Bareilles

What's Inside: Songs from Waitress is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, released on November 6, 2015, through Epic Records. The lead single from the album, "She Used to Be Mine", was released digitally on September 25, 2015. It features songs from the musical Waitress, for which Bareilles wrote the music and lyrics.

<i>Amidst the Chaos: Live from the Hollywood Bowl</i> 2021 live album by Sara Bareilles

Amidst the Chaos: Live from the Hollywood Bowl is a 2021 live album by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, released on Epic Records. The album has received positive reviews from critics.

References

  1. ↑ Bareilles, Sara (2010). "Sara Bareilles: King of Anythingalifianakis > Biography". Facebook note. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
  2. ↑ "King of Anything: Sara Bareilles". genius.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-13. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  3. ↑ notícias. "Nos EUA: Sara Bareilles estreia em primeiro lugar na lista dos álbuns mais vendidos da semana | Confira os 10 álbuns mais vendidos entre os dias 07 e 14 de setembro". Popline.mtv.uol.com.br. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  4. 1 2 "RIAA Certifications - Sara Bareilles". Recording Industry Association of America . Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Sara Bareilles Names Her New Album 'Kaleidoscope Heart'". popdirt.com. 2010-06-02. Archived from the original on 2010-06-28. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
  6. ↑ "Sara Bareilles - "Uncharted" at the Roof Top Pool". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2014-07-05. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
  7. ↑ "Brothers & Sisters - Music Lounge". ABC. Archived from the original on 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
  8. ↑ Bareilles, Sara (2010). "Twitter / Sara Bareilles: Quick clarification y'all..." Twitter status update. Archived from the original on March 6, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
  9. ↑ "®R&R :: Going For Adds™ :: Hot AC". Gfa.radioandrecords.com. 2011-09-19. Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  10. 1 2 Kaleidoscope Heart at AllMusic
  11. ↑ "Music - NY Daily News". New York Daily News . Archived from the original on 2010-09-06. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
  12. ↑ "Kaleidoscope Heart". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on 2014-12-27. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
  13. ↑ "Album review: Sara Bareilles, 'Kaleidoscope Heart'". 7 September 2010. Archived from the original on 14 September 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
  14. ↑ "New CDs". The New York Times. 6 September 2010. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  15. ↑ "Sara Bareilles: Kaleidoscope Heart". Archived from the original on 2010-09-12. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
  16. ↑ "Kaleidoscope Heart". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on September 7, 2010.
  17. ↑ "Sara Bareilles - Kaleidoscope Heart (album review ) - Sputnikmusic". Archived from the original on 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis". Archived from the original on 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  19. ↑ "Critic Reviews for Kaleidoscope Heart at Metacritic". Metacritic.com. 2011-02-07. Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  20. ↑ "Critics' Choice - CDs from Sara Bareilles, Vijay Iyer and the Steeldrivers - NYTimes.com". The New York Times . 2010-09-05. Archived from the original on 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  21. ↑ "Album review: Sara Bareilles, 'Kaleidoscope Heart'". Los Angeles Times. 2010-09-07. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  22. ↑ "Kaleidoscope Heart Review". EW. 2010-09-01. Archived from the original on 2014-12-27. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  23. ↑ "Kaleidoscope Heart". Rolling Stone. 2010-09-07. Archived from the original on September 7, 2010. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  24. ↑ "Sara Bareilles: Kaleidoscope Heart". PopMatters. 2010-09-09. Archived from the original on 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  25. 1 2 Keith Caulfield (September 15, 2010). "Sara Bareilles' 'Heart' Beats at No. 1 on Billboard 200". Billboard . Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  26. ↑ "Sara Bareilles' Blessed Unrest: Inside Her Personal & Professional Changes For New Album". Billboard.com. 2013-06-24. Archived from the original on 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  27. ↑ Sara Bareilles – Uncharted (Live at the Manderley Bar) on YouTube
  28. ↑ "Sara Bareilles Music News & Info". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  29. ↑ Steffen Hung (2011-02-27). "Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade und Music Community". Hitparade.ch. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  30. ↑ "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update". Archived from the original on February 12, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  31. ↑ Caulfield, Keith (2010-09-15). "Sara Bareilles' 'Heart' Beats at No. 1 on Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
  32. ↑
  33. ↑
  34. ↑ "Best of 2010 - Billboard Top 200". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-06-17. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
  35. ↑ "American album certifications – Sara Bareilles – Kaleidoscope Heart". Recording Industry Association of America.
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.