511 2009
In summer 2008, Susan began working on fresh ideas for her follow-up album. In September 2008 Susan travelled to Geneva, Switzerland to work on demos with producer Adrien Z. As Susan explained “He brought my music ideas to life. He was able to transform the songs I want to sing into the styling which I dare tried.” The album recording was completed in February/March 2009. In her blog, Susan said of the album; “I guess I took a "more hands on" approach with this album, more than any of the previous ones, as I felt the need to voice out my persona, be more individualistic and independent for my work.” Susan’s bossa nova inspired version of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean received a lot of attention and radio play and the album sold widely across the region.
Inspired by the positive feedback to 511, Susan was anxious to start working on her next album and within months of the release of 511 she was forming ideas for new recordings, choosing again to work with producer Adrien Zerbini and arranger Ignacio Lamas. With songs for the albums mostly coming from the late 1960s/early 1970s, Susan and her band worked on a relaxed, natural acoustic pop feel, led by Ignacio’s guitar playing.
Track List
1 September
02 I'm Not In Love
03 You Are So Beautiful
04 Home
05 Umbrella
06 Blame It On The Boogie
07 Everytime You Go Away
08 Billie Jean
09 Empty Room
10 Windmills Of My Mind
11 It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
12 Saving All My Love For You
13 The Winner Takes It All
The 13 track album features interpretations of Umbrella and Billie Jean as well as a bossa nova influenced version of Earth Wind & Fire's September.
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