Radian (EP)

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Radian
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EP by
ReleasedFebruary 9, 2010
Recorded2009-2010
Genre Acoustic, Soft Rock
Length17:11
Language English
Label Ana Free
Producer Blake Brandes
Singles from Radian
  1. "Questions in My Mind"
    Released: February 17, 2010

Radian is the debut EP album by Portuguese singer Ana Free. It was released on February 9, 2010, in the U.S. and its lead single was "Questions in My Mind", released a week after. [1]

Contents

Writing and composition

The EP contains five songs, several of which are Ana Free's most popular original songs on YouTube. [2] Ana Free wrote the songs, which were then arranged and recorded by her producer.

Recording and production

Ana Free recorded her songs with producer Blake Brandes of Decrypt Productions in London. [3]

Release and promotion

The EP has been physically and digitally released in the U.S. on February 9, 2010. To promote the album, Ana Free performed launch concerts in New York and Miami, with upcoming concerts scheduled in Portugal and the UK.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Simon Maher from CDBaby gave the album a rating of 5 out of 5 stars and commented: "The professional recording debut EP of an aspiring Portuguese music artist, Ana Free, is a pleasant surprise. Ana Free's EP is an extremely impressive debut and it leaves you eagerly awaiting the release of her forthcoming album. This 5 track EP clocks in at a little over seventeen minutes. As the old saying goes, always take quality over quantity. These 5 tracks definitely have the quality. Judging by her debut, Ana Free is definitely one I expect to hear a lot more from in the near future". R. Freitas from Universe gave the album a rating of 4 out of 5 stars saying: "Some songs like "Questions In My Mind" or "Chained", show a mild calm and serene sounding, with well-structured complex original lyrics, as well as the other new songs. this album is a great original".

Singles

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Questions in My Mind" Ana Free 3:51
2."Chained"Ana Free3:38
3."Try"Ana Free3:12
4."Playgrounds and Kisses"Ana Free2:59
5."Child"Ana Free3:31
Total length:17:11

Release history

RegionDateLabelFormat
U.S.February 9, 2010Ana FreeCD
Digital download
EuropeAna FreeCD
Digital download
PortugalAna FreeCD
Digital download

Charts

Chart (2010)Peak
position
Portuguese Albums Chart2

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