7 (Sanna Nielsen album)

7 is the eighth studio album by Swedish singer Sanna Nielsen, released in Sweden on 30 June 2014 by Warner Music. It was preceded by the lead single "Undo " on 23 February 2014. The album debuted at number one in Sweden.[1]

7
Studio album by
Sanna Nielsen
Released30 June 2014 (2014-06-30)
GenrePop
Length30:55
LabelWarner Music
ProducerNicki Adamsson, Lina Hansson, Joel Humlénm, Fredrik Kempe, David Kreuger, Hampus Lindvall, John Lundvik, Anders Lystell, Per Magnusson, Sanna Nielsen, Hamed "K-One" Pirouzpanah, Joakim Ramsell
Sanna Nielsen chronology
16 bästa
(2014)		 7
(2014)
Singles from 7
  1. "Undo"
    Released: February 23, 2014

The title refers to the number of attempts it took Nielsen to win Melodifestivalen and earn the right to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, which had been an ambition of hers for many years.[2]

Promotion

From July 1–10, Nielsen promoted and signed copies of the album in Skansen, Svenljunga, Sölvesborg, Löddeköpinge, Gullbranna, Kosta, Göteborg, Uddevalla, Luleå, Trollhättan, Gullbranna, Kringlan and Södertälje.[3]

On July 14, Nielsen performed at "Victoriadagen" (Victoria Day), which is the celebration of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria’s birthday.[4]

Critical reception

Peter Dunwoody of 'ESC Xtra' gave the album 7/10, saying: "the album is 'mid-tempo' and 'middle-of-the-road' and while the production is more electronic than in her previous albums, many of the songs could have happily existed ten years ago." He continued saying "there are very few adventurous moments but the highlights are very satisfying pure pop. The big triumph of the album is the production: it’s crisp, it’s big, and it’s just so Swedish"[5]

Daniel Tew of 'Eurovisionista' said: "Overall, 7 is a collection of songs which flows well and is consistent in its strength. The pop pedigree behind the album is impeccable and the songs contained in it have hit potential" but said "the main downfall of the 7 as an album is the fact that it only contains nine tracks."[6]

Zachary Thomas of 'wiwibloggs' gave the album 9.5/10, saying: "Overall, this album is spectacular and cleverly showcases Sanna in a variety of styles. “Breathe” includes a dub-step backing, and a catchy build-up to the chorus; “All About Love” has a slight Latin flare; “Trouble” is a tad eclectic, and “Ready” is a feel good, up-tempo track that makes you want to sway and clap along".[7]

Track listing
Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Skydivin"Christian Fast, Curtis Richardson, John Lundvik, Maria MarcusMaria Marcus, Lundvik3:34
2."Breathe"Ina Wroldsen, Per Magnusson, David KreugerMagnusson, Kreuger, Hamed "K-One" Pirouzpanah3:30
3."Rainbow"Wroldsen, Magnusson, KreugerMagnusson, Kreuger, Joel Humlénm[a], Anders Lystell[a]3:58
4."Undo"Kreuger, Fredrik Kempe, PirouzpanahKreuger, Kempe, Pirouzpanah3:09
5."All About Love"Camilla Läckberg, Pelle NylénKreuger, Pirouzpanah3:25
6."Trouble"Hampus Lindvall, Lina Hansson, Nicki Adamsson, Victor RådströmLindvall, Hansson, Adamsson3:34
7."Ready"Magnusson, Kreuger, Kempe, Sharon VaughnMagnusson, Kreuger, Kempe, Pirouzpanah[a]3:51
8."You First Loved Me"Magnusson, Kreuger, Kempe, Vaughn, Kimberley WalshMagnusson, Kreuger, Kempe3:35
9."Undo" (acoustic edit)Kreuger, Kempe, PirouzpanahJoakim Ramsell, Sanna Nielsen3:18
Total length:30:55
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer

Charts
Chart (2014) Peak
position
scope="row"Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[8] 1

Release history
Region Date Format Label
Sweden[9][10] 30 June 2014 CD, digital download Warner Music Group
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References
  1. "SANNA NIELSEN - 7 (ALBUM)". swedishcharts. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  2. "Sweden: Sanna Nielsen releases new album "7"". ESC Today. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. "Här är datum för sommarens spikade signeringar. Mer info om tid och plats + fler datum kommer!". Facebook. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2014-07-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Xtra Review: Sanna Nielsen – 7 (album)". ESC Xtra. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  6. "Album Review: Sanna Nielsen "7"". eurovisionista.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  7. "Review Sanna Nielsen Scores Big 7". wikibloggs. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  8. "Swedishcharts.com – Sanna Nielsen – 7". Hung Medien.
  9. "Sanna Nielsen '7'". iTunes. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  10. "Sanna Nielsen '7' Signed Copy". CDON.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
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