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Wicked in Rock | ||||
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Released | 7 July 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2002–2008 Allerton Hill, England | |||
Genre | Anthemic, orchestral, musical theatre, rock, heavy metal | |||
Length | 13:08 | |||
Producer | Brian May, Steve Sidwell | |||
Kerry Ellis chronology | ||||
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Singles from Wicked in Rock | ||||
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Wicked in Rock is an EP by actress and singer Kerry Ellis. It was arranged, produced and accompanied on guitar by Brian May and features Taylor Hawkins on drums. A 60+ piece orchestra, conducted by Steve Sidwell, was also used. The album had a physical release on 7 July 2008 as a CD and as a 12" vinyl. The EP was also released for digital download. The three tracks on this EP are included on her debut studio album Anthems (2010).
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Defying Gravity" | Stephen Schwartz | 4:02 |
2. | "I'm Not that Girl" | Schwartz | 3:47 |
3. | "No-One but You" | Brian May | 5:19 |
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Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 7 July 2008 | CD, digital download, 12" vinyl | Duck Productions |
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