Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album)
Here We Go Again is the second studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on July 21, 2009, through Hollywood Records. Unlike her previous album, Don't Forget (2008), Lovato did not collaborate with the Jonas Brothers, as she wanted to work with different people and give the album a personal approach. Lovato collaborated for the album with established songwriters and producers, such as E. Kidd Bogart, Gary Clark, Toby Gad, John Mayer, Jon McLaughlin, Lindy Robbins and John Fields, who produced her previous album Don't Forget.
"Solo (Demi Lovato song)" redirects here. For the 2018 song featuring Lovato, see Solo (Clean Bandit song).Here We Go Again
July 21, 2009
February–April 2009
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- John Fields
- Gary Clark
- SuperSpy
- Aris Archonitis
- Jeannie Lurie
- Chen Neeman
- Adam Watts
- Adam Dodd
Here We Go Again derives mainly from the rock genre,[3] mixed with influences of power pop, pop rock, soul and pop.[4][5] Lovato described the album as more "relaxed" than her previous album, while exploring more mature sounds and lyrics. Critical reception of the album was positive; critics praised Lovato for not relying on vocal manipulations and instead showing off her natural ability. Although some critics called the album catchy, others felt that it was predictable and at times too much alike Kelly Clarkson. In the United States, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 selling 108,000 copies during its first week of release, becoming the eighth solo artist to chart on the Billboard 200 under the age of 18.[6] Since its release, the album has sold over 500,000 copies in the US, and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.[7] Internationally, the album peaked inside the top 40 on charts in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Greece, Mexico, New Zealand and Spain. It was certified platinum in Brazil.
"Here We Go Again" was released as the lead single from the album on June 23, 2009, and was Lovato's first solo single to reach the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 15, and has been certified platinum by RIAA. "Remember December" was the second and final single only in Europe on January 18, 2010. To promote the album and her debut effort, Lovato embarked on her first concert tour, entitled Demi Lovato: Live in Concert.
Background[edit]
Lovato was discovered by the Disney Channel during an open call audition in her hometown of Dallas, Texas and made her debut on the short series As the Bell Rings in 2007.[8] She subsequently auditioned for a role on the television series Jonas, but did not get the part.[8] Instead, she received the main role in the television film Camp Rock after singing for the network executives.[8] Later, she auditioned for a role on the series Sonny with a Chance, which she also received.[9] Lovato enlisted the Jonas Brothers, her Camp Rock co-stars, to work with them on her debut studio album, Don't Forget (2008). The writing began during filming of Camp Rock in 2007 and continued on the band's Look Me in the Eyes Tour in 2008.[9][10] Lovato wanted to establish herself as a musician with the album, and not being known as just "the person from Camp Rock."[9] She said that her goal was to have fun on the album and that she would tackle deeper themes in her sophomore effort.[11]
The album was released in September 2008 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.[12] Lovato recalled the experience, "It was like, O.K., you've done it. You're no longer just succeeding because you're in a movie with the Jonas Brothers. These people bought your music for you."[8] Later in February 2009, Lovato's first headlining sitcom, Sonny with a Chance, premiered on Disney Channel.[8] Don't Forget was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)[13] and spawned three singles, "Get Back", "La La Land", and its title track "Don't Forget".[8] In January 2009, Lovato announced to MTV News that she had already begun writing songs for her second studio album, as well as revealing its approach: "It's going to take a different sound, so hopefully it goes over well. I sing a lot of rock, but this time I want to do more John Mayer-ish type of songs. Hopefully I can write with people like him. I love his music — it would be amazing."[14]
Singles[edit]
"Here We Go Again" was released as the album's lead single on June 23, 2009, via digital download.[57] The song made its debut at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and managed to peak at number 15, becoming Lovato's highest peaking solo single at the time.[58] Elsewhere, the song peaked at number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100 and 38 in New Zealand.[59] Critical reception of the song was generally positive, with critics comparing it to Kelly Clarkson.[2][28][1] The music video was directed by Brendan Malloy and Tim Wheeler.[60] The song has sold over 820,000 copies and was certified Platinum in the United States.[61]
"Remember December" was released on January 18, 2010, only in Europe, as the second and final single from the album. It wasn't released in North America. The song peaked at number 80 on the UK Singles Chart and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its hook and chorus.[2][4][62] "Remember December" was directed by Tim Wheeler and features guest appearances from Lovato's female co-stars in their upcoming television film Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Instead of having a love interest in the video, Lovato chose to give it a girl empowerment theme, saying that it is about "being fierce" and "taking control as a girl".[25]
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