V (Anna Abreu album)

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V
Anna Abreu V.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 30, 2014
RecordedOctober 2013 – April 2014
Genre Pop, R&B, dance
Length34:51
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Jonas Karlsson, Jarkko Ehnqvist, Hank Solo
Anna Abreu chronology
Greatest Hits
(2012)
V
(2014)
Sensuroimaton Versio
(2016)
Singles from V
  1. "Ra-Ta Ta-Ta"
    Released: April 1, 2014
  2. "Right In Front Of You"
    Released: June 2, 2014

V is the fifth studio album by Finnish singer Anna Abreu, released in Finland by Warner Bros. Records on May 30, 2014. The album was preceded by the lead single "Ra-Ta Ta-Ta" and followed by the single "Right In Front Of You". The album marked Abreu's first studio album in three years, following her fourth album Rush . It was also Abreu's first album released under Warner Bros. Records, which she signed with in 2012 after deciding not to renew her contract with Sony Music and RCA.

Contents

The album was produced by Jonas Karlsson, Jarkko Ehnqvist and Hank Solo, and features collaborations with Danish pop singer Christopher and Finnish rapper Gracias. The album debuted and peaked at number 4 on the Finnish Albums Chart, becoming Abreu's first album to miss the top two. However, the album continued to be a commercial and critical success for Abreu, being certified gold for sales in excess of 10,000 copies.

Commercial performance

V debuted and peaked at number four on the Finnish Top 50 Albums Chart. To date it has sold over 10,000 copies and been certified gold by the IFPI.

Chart performance

ChartPeak
position
CertificationSales
Finnish Albums Chart [1] 4Gold10,000

Singles

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Werewolves"Jonas Karlsson, Hank SoloJonas Karlsson, Hank Solo3:21
2."Right In Front Of You"Karlsson, Axel Ehnström Jonas Karlsson3:26
3."Ra-Ta Ta-Ta"Karlsson, Solo, Anna AbreuJonas Karlsson, Hank Solo3:08
4."No Apology"Henri Lanz, Will Rappaport, Carolyn Jordan, Amanda Leigh WilsonJonas Karlsson3:54
5."Kings & Queens (feat. Gracias)"Karlsson, Jarkko Ehnqvist, Abreu, Ehnström, GraciasJarkko Ehnqvist3:07
6."Oh Oh"Karlsson, Ehnqvist, Alice Gernandt, Johan Ramstrom, Lauren DysonJonas Karlsson3:26
7."Horizon (feat. Christopher)"Karlsson, Ehnqvist, Ehnström, Abreu, ChristopherJonas Karlsson, Jarkko Ehnqvist2:57
8."Like A Boxer"Karlsson, SoloJonas Karlsson, Hank Solo3:49
9."High & Dry"Thomas Kirjonen, Anna Aberg, Mats TakilaJonas Karlsson4:13
10."Feels Like Freedom"Karlsson, Ehnqvist, Ylva Dimberg, Abreu, EhnströmJonas Karlsson3:30
Total length:34:51

Promotion

V Tour
Tour by Anna Abreu
Associated albumV
Start dateMay 31, 2014
End dateJuly 26, 2014
Legs1
No. of shows6 in Finland
Anna Abreu concert chronology
  • Over and Out Tour
    (2012)
  • V Tour
    (2014)
  • TBA

In 2014, Abreu promoted her fifth album with the V Tour throughout Finland.

Setlist [2]

Finland
  1. "Werewolves"
  2. "Like A Boxer"
  3. "Stereo"
  4. "Hysteria" (performed at selected venues)
  5. "Music Everywhere" (performed at selected venues)
  6. "Silent Despair" (performed at selected venues)
  7. "Worst Part Is Over" (performed at selected venues)
  8. "End of Love" (performed at selected venues)
  9. "Vinegar" (performed at selected venues)
  10. "Be With You" (performed at selected venues)
  11. "Ra-Ta Ta-Ta"
  12. "Right In Front Of You" (performed at selected venues)
  13. "Kings & Queens" (performed at selected venues)
  14. "No Apology" (performed at selected venues)
  15. "High & Dry" (performed at selected venues)
  16. "Huominen on Huomenna" (performed at selected venues)
  17. "Kylmästä Lämpimään"

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
May 31, 2014 Oulu Finland Kauppatori
June 4, 2014 Helsinki Tavastia
June 12, 2014Kaisaniemi
June 21, 2014 Jämsä Himos Festival
July 5, 2015 Turku Ruissalo
July 26, 2014 Oulu Kuusisaari

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References

  1. Suomen virallinen lista [ permanent dead link ]
  2. "Search for setlists: Artist:%28Anna Abreu%29 tour:%28V%29 | setlist.fm". setlist.fm.