''Somewhere in the Real World'' is the third studio album by Australian artist,

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. It was released in Australia on 24 May 2008.

Background

The album was recorded in

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in 2007. Amorosi said "I think this album represents me finally. When I listen to "

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" now, I sound like a baby, because I was a baby. ''Somewhere in the Real World'' represents who I am now and I believe it's still recognisable. You can't change your soul, but I have matured and have had life experiences that brought out these songs I took a long time making sure that every song on the album meant something to me. I wanted it to be one of those albums you buy, where you listen to it from the beginning to the end and it takes you on a journey. ''Somewhere in the Real World'' is a journal of what I've been doing." Amorosi explained why her album is titled ''Somewhere in the Real World'' saying "As an entertainer and as a person, I am always searching for what is real."

Singles

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" was released as the first single from the album on 8 September 2007. It reached the top twenty of the

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. "Perfect" was released as the album's second single in April 2008. The song peaked at number 4 on the ARIA singles chart, achieved Platinum accreditation and was the most played Australian song on Australian radio for 2008. "Perfect" was used in the Seven Network's promotion for Bionic Woman. " The Simple Things (Something Emotional)" was released as the album's third single in September 2008 and peaked at number 36. Additionally, "Start It" was chosen by the

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(AFL) to be their theme song in 2008.

Critical reception

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editor Matthew Chisling called the album "infectious" and wrote. "Amorosi's impressive vocal range and sexy

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-esque tone carry her to new heights on this versatile, accessible album of slick pop tracks and cooing ballads ..The album boasts beyond-impressive maturity for a singer/songwriter of such a young age, and ''Somewhere in the Real World'' picks up from where her first major album, ''The Power'', left off, establishing a pop star whose grace and maturity reflect dollops of potential. This is a truly impeccable album in terms of balancing credibility, poise, maturity, and all the other things that glorify a true pop artist.".

Chart performance

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and

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. It debuted at four on the

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, becoming Amorosi's highest charting album since her debut, '' The Power''.

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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