''Box'' is the fourth studio album from English female singer-songwriter Sam Brown. It was released in 1997 by

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. ''Box'' peaked at No. 207 on Australia's

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. The album's first single, "I Forgive You", peaked at No. 192 on the ARIA charts. "Whisper" was issued as a promotional single in the UK. The album sold approximately 17,000 copies.

Reception

Upon release, Bob Eborall of ''

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'' wrote: "Sam gives us the full works on a new album of across-the-range songs. Ranging from the jazzy title track to the rocking "They're the Ones", and my favourite tracks, "Embrace the Darkness" and the tender "Whisper"."

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described the album as "arguably her best effort yet". He commented: "She's developed into a first-rate songwriter, capable of crafting melodic, memorable songs with true emotion and depth. It's mature pop with many layers and levels."

Track listing

Personnel

* Sam Brown - lead vocals, backing vocals, piano * Pete Brown - guitar, backing vocals * Claire Nicolson - organ, synthesiser, backing vocals * Aaron McRobbie - bass, backing vocals * Richard Newman - drums *

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- percussion (track 6, 10) Production * Pete Brown - producer, engineer * Sam Brown - producer * Damon Iddins, Mat Davies - engineers

References

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