Natalie Imbruglia – Left of the Middle

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Artist: Natalie Imbruglia

Title: Left of the Middle

Year: 1997

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Tracklist

  • 1. Torn (4:04)
  • 2. One More Addiction (3:31)
  • 3. Big Mistake (4:33)
  • 4. Leave Me Alone (4:23)
  • 5. Wishing I Was There (3:52)
  • 6. Smoke (4:37)
  • 7. Pigeons and Crumbs (5:21)
  • 8. Don't You Think? (3:55)
  • 9. Impressed (4:49)
  • 10. Intuition (3:23)
  • 11. City (4:34)
  • 12. Left of the Middle (3:47)

Review

Wow, talk about a 90s throwback! Natalie Imbruglia’s debut album, “Left of the Middle,” dropped in 1997 and made waves faster than “Torn” could climb the charts – which, by the way, it did with a vengeance. With a blend of alternative pop and electronic vibes, this album catapulted her to stardom and snagged her three Grammy nods. Tracks like “Big Mistake” and “Wishing I Was There” give off those raw, angst-ridden feelings reminiscent of Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill.” Meanwhile, “Leave Me Alone” serves up some serious Portishead-inspired cool.

Imbruglia’s vocal chops especially shine in ballads like “Smoke” and the stripped-down, acoustic title track. This album wasn’t just a local hit – it topped charts in Australia, hit the top five in the UK, and even cracked the top ten in the US, selling over seven million copies globally. At the 12th ARIA Music Awards, it scooped up Best Australian Debut Album and Best Pop Release, and it even got a Grammy nod for Best Pop Vocal Album. “Left of the Middle” is like a time capsule of 90s excellence, melding heartfelt lyrics with infectious melodies. - Brooke

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