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Release Date
2004
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Length
15 tracks
'The 18th Day' is the debut album by english singer-songwriter Estelle. The first edition was released on 18 October 2004 and the second edition on 4 April 2005.
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" is poppy with 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 and she won.
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