The 18th Day

The 18th Day is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter/rapper Estelle. The first edition was released on 18 October 2004[1] and the second edition on 4 April 2005.

The 18th Day
Studio album by
Estelle
Released18 October 2004 (2004-10-18)[1]
Recorded2003–2004
Genre
LabelV2
ProducerEstelle, John Legend, Mike Peden, Jimmy Hogarth, Rich Shelton, Kevin Veney, Loren Hill, Thayod Ausar, Omar Edwards, James Poyser, The Atmostfear/Monsoon Music, Tiger Wilson/Ms. Wilson Oldest Boy, Joe Buhdha, Colin Emmanuel, "You Can Ask" Giz, The Atmostfear, Drew Horley, Joe Buhdha
Estelle chronology
The 18th Day
(2004)		 Shine
(2008)
Singles from The 18th Day
  1. "1980"
    Released: 19 July 2004
  2. "Free"
    Released: 4 October 2004
  3. "Go Gone"
    Released: 29 March 2005
  4. "Dance with Me (remix)"
    Released: July 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
BBC Musicmixed[3]
The Guardian[4]
The Independent[5]
MEN News[6]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[7]
Stylus Magazinefavorable[8]
Uncut3/10[9]

The album is almost split into two distinct styles: one half funky, UK R&B hip-hop, with the other more downbeat and soulful. Opening track "1980", the first single, contains a Wall of Sound and lyrics reminiscing about growing up. "Dance Bitch" resembles US hip hop stylings similar to Missy Elliott, while "Go Gone" has a Northern soul sound; "Free" is a bouncy funk number and also served as the second single.

For the ballad "I Wanna Love You" and track "Crazy", Estelle eschews rapping for singing. Final track "I'm Gonna Win" is a dramatic number with uplifting vocals. Estelle was later voted best newcomer at the 2004 MOBO Awards.

Singles

"1980" was released on 19 July 2004. "Free" was released on 4 October 2004. "Go Gone" was released on 29 March 2005.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."1980"Estelle, R. Shelton, K. Veney, L. HillRich Shelton, Kevin Veney, Loren Hill3:59
2."Don't Talk" (featuring Baby Blue)Estelle, Shelton, Veney, Hill, K. Harper, R. Prager, H. SwarayRich Shelton, Kevin Veney, Loren Hill3:39
3."Dance Bitch"Estelle, C. WilsonE-Boogie3:47
4."Change Is Coming"Estelle, E. BanksThayod Ausar4:01
5."Go Gone"Estelle, C. EmmanuelColin Emmanuel3:31
6."Free" (featuring Megaman)Estelle, Megaman, J. HogarthJimmy Hogarth3:29
7."I Wanna Love You"Estelle, BanksThayod Ausar3:55
8."Maybe"Estelle, O. EdwardsOmar Edwards, James Poyser[a]5:45
9."Crazy"Estelle, B. Muhammad, F. Oliphant, R. ShawAtmostfear, Tiger Wilson3:54
10."Hey Girl" (featuring John Legend and Baby Blue)Estelle, Prager, R. Douglas, J. StephensJoe Buhdah, E-Boogie[a], John Legend[a]6:15
11."All Over Again" (featuring Royston)Estelle, Emmanuel, A. SimpsonColin Emmanuel4:15
12."Dance with Me"Estelle, M. Peden, Swaray, C. RussellMike Peden3:41
13."On and On"Estelle, Muhammad, Shaw, N. Robinson Jr., C. Amorrelli"You Can Ask" Giz, Atmostfear3:47
14."I'm Gonna Win"Peretti, Creatore, WeissE-Boogie, Drew Harley3.43
15."Freedom" (featuring Talib Kweli and John Legend; re-release bonus track)Estelle, Stephens, T. K. GreeneJoe Buhdah5:08
Notes
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References
  1. "The 18th day by Estelle". iTunes. Archived from the original on 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  2. "The 18th Day... – Estelle". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  3. Carter, Chris (2004). "Estelle The 18th Day Review". BBC. BBC Music. Archived from the original on 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  4. Sullivan, Caroline (2004-10-15). "Estelle, The 18th Day". The Guardian. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  5. Gill, Andy (2004-10-15). "Album: Estelle – The 18th Day, V2". The Independent. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  6. Taylor, Paul (2004-10-26). "Estelle - The 18th Day (V2)". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  7. Boy, Davey (2009-04-07). "Estelle – The 18th Day". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  8. Edwards, Mark (2004-11-30). "Estelle – The 18th Day – Review". Stylus Magazine. stylusmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  9. "Estelle – The 18th Day". Uncut. Archived from the original on 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
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