''Shout It Out'' is the debut studio album by German recording artist

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. It was released by

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in association with

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and

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on October 4, 2004 in

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, following her participation in the second season of ''

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'', which she won. While she was offered to record a full album with ''DSDS'' judge and producer

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, Erl declined in favor of different collaborators, citing his pop sound and lyrical approach. Instead, musician Frabo was consulted to work on the majority of

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–driven ''Shout It Out'', along with songwriters

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, and Erl herself. The album received mixed reviews from critics, with

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praising Erl's vocals and the laid-back attitude of the album but criticizing the overall production of the songs. A moderate commercial success, it debuted and peaked at number 33 on the

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but failed to chart in Austria and Switzerland. ''Shout It Out'' was preceded by the top ten single " This Is My Life" and produced two further singles, including the top forty entry "In My Dream." However, lackluster sales resulted into the termination of Erl's recording contract in 2005. As of 2018, ''Shout It Out'' remains the lowest-peaking debut album by any ''DSDS'' winner.

Track listing

Charts

References