''Dream'' is

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's first and only album, released in 1999 in

on the Columbia Records label.

Album information

The lead single, "

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", was a number one hit in New Zealand and the biggest-selling single of 1999 there. The album sold in excess of double-platinum copies in New Zealand and was supported by the 'Number One Tour' The recording of the album was documented in the very first series of

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a TV show which became a global hit. The recording was completed in a matter of a few weeks to ensure the album would sell off the back of the TV series. It was almost entirely written by Anthony Ioasa with three cover versions included.

Track listing

Singles

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hit which Joe had sung at her audition. " Freedom" was released in October 1999. However it failed to chart as the week it was released the New Zealand charts started to incorporate a 50% radio-play component and its radio play had died down weeks before its commercial release. It ended up being the 76th most played song on new Zealand radio of 1999. "Don't Turn Your Back" was the final single release and was issued to radio stations only. Airplay was low, no video was made and the planned commercial release was cancelled.

Chart performance

In 1999, ''Dream'' peaked at #1 in New Zealand.

Sales and certifications

In 1999, ''Dream'' was certified Platinum in New Zealand.

References

1999 debut albums TrueBliss albums {{1990s-pop-album-stub