Made in Sweden (album)
1994 studio album by E-Type
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Made in Sweden is the debut studio album by Swedish singer-songwriter E-Type, released by Stockholm Records on 31 October 1994.
30 April 1996 (U.S.)
Ils International (U.S.)
| Made in Sweden | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 31 October 1994 (Sweden) 30 April 1996 (U.S.) | |||
| Genre | Eurodance | |||
| Length | 43:07 | |||
| Label | Stockholm Records 523 930-2 Ils International (U.S.) | |||
| Producer |
| |||
| E-Type chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Music & Media | (favorable)[1] |
Release
Made in Sweden was promoted with the release of the single "Do You Always (Have to Be Alone)?". It features vocals by singer Nana Hedin and became a top 20 hit in Sweden, peaking at number 13.[2] Another single, "Russian Lullaby", peaked at number 45 in Sweden and number 35 in France. The album was nominated in the category for Best Swedish Dance Album 1994 at the 1995 Swedish Dance Music Awards.[3]
Critical reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "The country of origin firmly stamped on it means a strong recommendation for top flight Euro product. 'Set the World On Fire' was a summer hit in Sweden; 'This Is the Way' is the current number 1. Long-haired E-Type is surrounded by the proverbial female backup singer(s), but isn't pretending to be a black rapper. With that weird half singing/half speaking voice, he's rather like the Troggs' Reg Presley branching out to dance. The producer's name is a guarantee for Pop sense. Almost blindfolded one can select three more singles: the ragga track 'So Dem Come', the shamelessly Euro number 'Fight Them Back' and the Oriental-flavoured reggae 'When Religion Comes To Town'."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Note(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Made in Sweden" | E-Type | Performed by Mr. Maple | 1:35 |
| 2. | "Set the World on Fire" | E-Type, Mud | Chorus vocals by Nana Hedin | 3:43 |
| 3. | "This Is the Way" | E-Type, Mud | Chorus vocals by Nana Hedin, Jeanette Söderholm and Max Martin | 3:54 |
| 4. | "So dem a com" | E-Type, Mud, Herbie, Chilly White | Chorus vocals by Chilly White and Hanna Wangard | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Fight It Back" | E-Type, Mud | Chorus vocals by Nana Hedin and Max Martin | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Until the End" | E-Type, Mud | Chorus vocals by Nana Hedin, Birgitta Edoff and Max Martin | 3:30 |
| 7. | "When Religion Comes to Town" | E-Type, Mud | Chorus vocals by Charoula | 3:21 |
| 8. | "Will I See You Again?" | E-Type, Mud | Chorus vocals by Nana Hedin | 3:59 |
| 9. | "Do You Always (Have to Be Alone)?" | E-Type | Chorus vocals by Nana Hedin | 4:07 |
| 10. | "Russian Lullaby" | Jonas "Joker" Berggren, E-Type | Chorus vocals by Max Martin, Jonas "Joker" Berggren and Jeanette Söderholm | 3:12 |
| 11. | "Me No Want Miseria (Take Me to the End)" | E-Type, Herbie, Max Martin | Chorus vocals by Nana Hedin | 4:49 |
| 12. | "Set the World Unplugged" | E-Type, Mud | Chorus vocals by Kristina Hansson and Terese Westlund | 4:00 |
Credits
- Co-producer – E-Type
- Design [Sleeve] – Mikael P. Eriksson, Reagera, Tomas Perman [D.D.D]
- Executive producer – Denniz Pop
- Lyrics by – E-Type, Mud (3) (tracks: 2 to 8, 10, 12)
- Mastered by – Björn Engelmann
- Music by – E-Type (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12)
- Producer – Denniz PoP (tracks: 2 to 5, 11), E-Type (tracks: 1, 7, 10, 12), Max Martin (tracks: 3, 5, 9 to 11)
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP)[4] | 10 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[5] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[6] | Gold | 100,000* |
|
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
