Jackie Thomas (album)

Jackie Thomas is the self-titled debut studio album by Jackie Thomas, the winner of the first New Zealand series of The X Factor, released through Sony Music New Zealand on 9 August 2013.[1] It debuted at number one in the New Zealand album charts and was certified Gold.[2] The album's lead single "It's Worth It" preceded the album's release.

Jackie Thomas
Studio album by Jackie Thomas
Released	August 9, 2013
Recorded	July 2013, Auckland
Genre	Pop
Length	42:12
Label	Sony Music New Zealand
Singles from Jackie Thomas
"It's Worth It" Released: 22 July 2013

Background

The album was recorded days after Thomas became the winner of the first New Zealand series of The X Factor.[3] The album comprises 12 tracks, 11 of which are cover versions of songs that Thomas originally performed in the live shows of The X Factor. It features her highly praised audition song "Skinny Love".[4] The lead single "It's Worth It" is the album's one original song.[5]

Singles

Following Thomas' win on the first series of The X Factor (New Zealand) on 22 July 2013, her winner's single "It's Worth It" was released for digital download and on CD, and served as the lead single from the album.[6] The song debuted at number one and was certified Platinum.[7] Album track "Skinny Love" also charted at 23.[8]

Response

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
New Zealand Herald	(2.5/5)[5]

In his review in the New Zealand Herald's TimeOut entertainment supplement, music writer Scott Kara described the album as appealing to fans of Jackie Thomas, but noted that, "although Thomas has a great voice, her performances are tentative". Kara singled out the versions of "Skinny Love" and "Dreams" as album highlights.[5]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Original artist	Length
1.	"It's Worth It"	Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Adam Argyle	Jackie Thomas	3:13
2.	"Skinny Love"	Justin Vernon	Bon Iver	3:23
3.	"Next to Me"	Emeli Sandé, Hugo Chegwin, Harry Craze	Emeli Sandé	3:17
4.	"Video Games"	Elizabeth Grant, Justin Parker	Lana Del Rey	4:31
5.	"Angel"	Sarah McLachlan	Sarah McLachlan	3:44
6.	"Maybe Tomorrow"	Geoff Maddock	Goldenhorse	2:56
7.	"Son of a Preacher Man"	John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins	Dusty Springfield	2:21
8.	"Toxic"	Cathy Dennis, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg	Britney Spears	2:38
9.	"Dreams"	Stevie Nicks	Fleetwood Mac	4:15
10.	"Stay"	Mikky Ekko, Justin Parker	Rihanna	4:02
11.	"Black Velvet"	David Tyson, Christopher Ward	Alannah Myles	3:55
12.	"Wonderwall"	Noel Gallagher	Oasis	4:02
Total length:				42:12

Charts and certifications

Charts Chart (2013) Peak position New Zealand Albums Chart[2] 1

Certifications Region Certificatiom Sales/shipments New Zealand (RMNZ)[2] Gold 7,500^ ^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Jackie Thomas". iTunes. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
2. "19 AUGUST 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
3. "AS KIWI AS: JACKIE THOMAS - IT'S WORTH IT". More FM. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
4. "Jackie Thomas crowned X Factor winner". Stuff. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
5. "Album review: Jackie Thomas, Jackie Thomas". NZ Herald. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
6. "Jackie Thomas crowned X Factor winner". The Southland Times. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
7. "Jackie Thomas Album Out Today; Single Certified Platinum". Scoop. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
8. "19 AUGUST 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.