''Noah'' is the debut studio album from American Tenor

Noah Stewart Noah Stewart (born 1978) is an American operatic tenor. He released his debut album ''Noah'' in March 2012; it peaked at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and number 1 on the UK Classical Album Chart. Early life Stewart was born in Harlem, New Yor ...

. It was released in the United Kingdom on March 26,

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Reception

Critical reception

The album has so far been well received by critics. Simon Gage of The ''

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'' gave the album a positive review stating, "This album couldn’t be a better showcase, mixing classic tracks with contemporary material such as Sting’s "Fields Of Gold" and Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah". The voice is flawless and the production pure class while the man himself is something of a major dish into the bargain."

Commercial performance

The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number 14 on April 1, 2012. It was the second highest new entry that week. He also became the first black artist to top the UK classical album chart. Official Charts Company managing director Martin Talbot says, "This is a truly groundbreaking achievement for Noah Stewart. Most people naturally look to the Singles and Albums charts for the emergence of new talent, but Noah is sure to become a familiar name for years to come following this landmark breakthrough."Madonna lands 12th Number 1 with MDNA and overtakes Elvis' career record
Official Charts Company

Track listing

Chart performance

Release history

References

External links

Official website

Noah Stewart on Twitter

Noah Stewart on Facebook
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