So Unreal

So Unreal
Studio album by iET
Released February 21, 2014 (NL)
March 26, 2014 (JPN)
June 9, 2014
Genre Alternative Rock, Soul
Length 43:48
Label Analogypsy Records
Producer Russell Elevado

So Unreal is the debut album by Rotterdam based singer-songwriter iET.

The album was released in three phases, first in the Netherlands on February 21, secondly in Japan on March 26 and then worldwide on June 9, 2014.[1]

Critical reception

So Unreal has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Karma Bertelsen at Music Week called the album "vivacious", adding that "the album boasts a musical kaleidoscope, whilst still managing to maintain its accessibility and ease of listening".[2] Erwin Zijlemanone of the popular blog Indie Fuzz called iET "one of the most impressive and expressive neo-soul singers I’ve heard in quite a while", adding that "producer Russell Elevado brings out the best in her".[3] Joost Festen of 8weekly Magazine said "'So Unreal sounds mature and is irresistible",[4] and Veronica Magazine said "So Unreal is close to magic".[5]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Fool"  Lisa Van Viegen 4:10
2. "Time"  Van Viegen 4:03
3. "Innocence"  Van Viegen, Budy Mokoginta 3:40
4. "Don't Let Go"  Van Viegen 4:43
5. "Something Out There"  Van Viegen 4:10
6. "The Sunlight"  Van Viegen 3:50
7. "Hold On Tight"  Van Viegen, Mokoginta 3:13
8. "Ways"  Van Viegen 3:56
9. "Stay"  Van Viegen 5:29
10. "So Unreal"  Van Viegen 6:29

Personnel

  • Budy Mokoginta - Electric Guitar, and all additional instruments
  • Jorrijn Mette de Jonge - Logo Design
  • Hugo den Oudsten - Bass
  • Lisa Van Viegen - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Trumpet
  • Optimus - Turntables
  • Salle de Jonge – Drums
  • Russell Elevado - Production, Mixing, Mastering
  • Ingrid Baars - Artwork

References

  1. Bertelsen, Karma (May 22, 2014). "Music Week Presents: iET". Music Week. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  2. Zijlemanone, Erwin (March 4, 2014). "iET – So Unreal". Indie Fuzz. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  3. Festen, Joost (February 26, 2014). "Music Week Presents: iET". 8Weekly. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  4. "A Little Bit of Magic - iET". Veronica Magazine. March 3, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
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