''To Be Frank'' is the sixth solo studio album by the English singer-songwriter
Nik Kershaw
Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. He released eight singles that entered the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart during the ...
. The album was released in 2001 (in the UK), and 2002 (in the US) on
Koch Records
MNRK Music Group (pronounced "monarch", formerly known as Koch Records and eOne Music) is a New York City-based independent record label and music management company. It was formed in 2009 from the music assets of Koch Entertainment, which had b ...
. The only single released from this album was "Wounded", which peaked at #100, on the UK singles chart.
Critical reception
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AllMusic
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, critic Jason D. Taylor wrote of the album "Feeling more like a last plea to rekindle the success of his past rather than an attempt at something new, To Be Frank is a faceless collection of material that leaves you wondering if anyone even cares anymore."
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PopMatters
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, critic David Medsker wrote of the album "He’s older, wiser, but most importantly, he’s better. Alter egos and multiple personalities aside, To Be Frank is one of the most focused records Kershaw’s ever done."
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Nik Kershaw, unless otherwise indicated.
#"Wounded" – 4:21
#"Get Up" – 4:11
#"Die Laughing" – 4:39
#"Jane Doe" (
Chesney Hawkes
Chesney Lee Hawkes (born 22 September 1971) is an English pop singer and occasional actor. He started his career at the age of 19 when he appeared in the film '' Buddy's Song'', which featured his best-known single " The One and Only", which to ...
, Kershaw) – 4:22
#"How Sad" – 4:16
#"Take Me to the Church" – 4:54
#"Hello World" – 4:20
#"Already" – 5:13
#"One Day" – 5:07
#"All Is Fair" – 4:13
#"Show Them What You're Made Of" – 4:17
Singles
* ''Wounded UK #100''
1. Wounded (Single Edit)
:372. They Said
:303. Food for Fantasy
:26
References
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Nik Kershaw albums
2002 albums
E1 Music albums
Britpop albums