Messy Little Raindrops
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| Studio album by Cheryl Cole | ||||
| Released | 29 October 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010; Sub Zero Studios (Santa Monica, California, United States) Nightbird Recording Studios (Los Angeles, California, United States) SARM Studios (London, United Kingdom) Chalice Recording Studios (Los Angeles, California, United States) |
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| Length | 43:55 | |||
| Label | Fascination, Polydor | |||
| Producer | Wayne Wilkins, Starsmith, will.i.am, Antwoine "T-Wiz" Collins, Steve Kipner, Free School, Al Shux, J. R. Rotem | |||
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| AllMusic |   |
| BBC Music | (positive) |
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| NME | (2/10) |
| The Observer | (mixed) |
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Messy Little Raindrops is the second studio album by British recording artist Cheryl Cole, released on 29 October 2010 by Fascination Records. The project is the follow-up to Cole's multi-platinum debut solo album 3 Words (2009), following seven successful years as a member of girl group Girls Aloud. Recorded in Los Angeles and London, Cole mainly worked with Wayne Wilkins, who previously produced Cole's number one debut single "Fight for This Love".
The album utilises more of a dance-pop sound than Cole's previous album. It received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. It was preceded by the lead single, "Promise This", peaking at number one in Ireland and the UK. The album debuted at number one in the UK, and at number two in Ireland. On 19 August 2011 the album was certified Platinum by BPI, with shipments in the UK in the excess of 300,000.
Messy Little Raindrops is the follow-up to Cole's multi-platinum debut solo album 3 Words (2009), and comes in the aftermath of Cole's divorce from footballer Ashley Cole and her life-threatening battle with malaria. Cole started recording sessions for her second album in February 2010 though in an interview on Alan Carr: Chatty Man she admitted that some of the songs submitted for the record dated back to 3 Words (2009). Recording continued in Los Angeles while Cole recuperated from malaria. Cole described the album as "more exciting, very personal, very me," combining pop, R&B, and dance sounds. The album was largely produced by Wayne Wilkins, who previously produced Cole's number one debut solo single "Fight for This Love" and the album track "Rain on Me". Cole also reunited with will.i.am, who was the executive producer of 3 Words. American producer J. R. Rotem contributed "Better to Lie", while Cole worked with British electronic musician Starsmith, Al Shux, and Free School for the first time. Messy Little Raindrops features guest vocals from August Rigo, Dizzee Rascal, Travie McCoy, and will.i.am.
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