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Album Review: I Megaphone

  • Artist: Imogen Heap
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: June 16, 1998
  • Total Time: 48:42
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

There's no denying the sonic and lyrical punch that embodies much of I Megaphone, the debut release from classically trained pianist Imogen Heap. The influence of both Kate Bush, musically, and Patti Smith, attitudinally, come through over the course of the record. Heap kicks things off with the wonderful "Getting Scared." Over an electronic groove, she delivers the lyric, a swan to ugly duckling tome brought to adult fruition with a style reminiscent of Liz Phair. Despite working with various musicians and three producers, including Dave Stewart, Heap manages to deliver an effort that is surprisingly seamless. Highlights include the aggressive "Angry Angel," the pretty piano-driven "Candlelight," and the passionate, sensual "Come Here Boy." A compelling album chock-full of engaging melodies delivered in a memorable voice. ~ Tom Demalon, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Getting Scared (Lyrics) Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth Imogen Heap (4:53)
Sweet Religion Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (4:03)
Oh Me, Oh My Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (5:05)
Shine (Lyrics) Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (4:40)
Whatever Fil Eisler, Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (3:44)
Angry Angel Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (4:45)
Candlelight Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (4:39)
Rake It In (Lyrics) Fil Eisler, Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (3:50)
Come Here Boy (Lyrics) Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (3:58)
Useless (Lyrics) Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (5:19)
Sleep Imogen Heap Imogen Heap (3:46)

Credits

Guy Sigsworth (Producer), Chazz (Photography), Alex Silva (Programming), Dwight Marshall (Photography), David Kahne (Producer), Abe Laboriel, Jr. (Drums), Roland Herrington (Mixing), Andy Wright (Programming), Dave Stewart (Producer), Peter Norris (Engineer), David Kahne (Mixing), Greg Calbi (Mastering), Randy Jackson (Bass), David Kahne (Engineer), Phil Bodger (Engineer), Andy Kravitz (Drums), Nick Addison (Engineer)
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iMegaphone
Studio album by Imogen Heap
Released June 16, 1998
November 13, 2006 (US Reissue)
Recorded 1997
Genre Rock
Length 48:42
Label Almo Sounds
Producer Imogen Heap, David Kahne, Dave Stewart, Guy Sigsworth
Professional reviews
Imogen Heap chronology
iMegaphone
(1998)
Speak for Yourself
(2005)
Singles from iMegaphone
  1. "Getting Scared"
    Released: 1997
  2. "Shine"
    Released: March 30, 1998
  3. "Come Here Boy"
    Released: 1998
  4. "Oh Me, Oh My"
    Released: 1998
iMegaphone (Reissue)
Studio album by Imogen Heap
Released January 23, 2002 (Japan reissue)
Recorded 1997
Genre Rock
Length 48:42
Label Aozora Records
Producer Imogen Heap, David Kahne, Dave Stewart, Guy Sigsworth
Imogen Heap chronology
iMegaphone
(1998)
Speak for Yourself
(2005)
Singles from iMegaphone
  1. "Aeroplane"
    Released: 2001

iMegaphone is the first album recorded by then-20 year old British singer-songwriter, Imogen Heap. It was released in 1998, and features the singles, "Getting Scared," "Shine," "Come Here Boy" and "Oh Me, Oh My" (released to US radio only). The title is an anagram of "Imogen Heap."

Tracklisting

All lyrics written by Imogen Heap, all music composed by Imogen Heap unless otherwise noted..

1998 Edition
# Title Length
1. "Getting Scared" (Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth) 4:53
2. "Sweet Religion"   4:03
3. "Oh Me, Oh My"   5:05
4. "Shine"   4:40
5. "Whatever" (Fil Eisler, Imogen Heap) 3:44
6. "Angry Angel"   4:45
7. "Candlelight"   4:39
8. "Rake It In" (Fil Eisler, Imogen Heap) 3:50
9. "Come Here Boy"   3:58
10. "Useless"   5:19
11. "Sleep"   3:46
Japan bonus track
# Title Length
12. "Airplane" (Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth) 4:20
13. "Whatever (demo)" (Fil Eisler, Imogen Heap) 3:44

Japan reissue

In January 2002, Aozora Records re-released iMegaphone in Japan, replacing the deleted 1998 Japanese edition. The album comes packaged in a square hard cardboard case, with one side containing the album booklet, and one side containing the CD, featuring all new artwork and bonus tracks such as "Aeroplane" (remixed by Frou Frou, new version of a b-side from her single "Shine", "Airplane"), a 1998 collaboration with Urban Species titled "Blanket" or "Feeling Strange" (a b-side from Heap's single "Come Here Boy").

All lyrics written by Imogen Heap, all music composed by Imogen Heap unless otherwise noted.

# Title Length
1. "Getting Scared" (Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth) 4:53
2. "Sweet Religion"   4:03
3. "Oh Me, Oh My"   5:05
4. "Shine"   4:40
5. "Whatever" (Fil Eisler, Imogen Heap) 3:44
6. "Angry Angel"   4:45
7. "Candlelight"   4:39
8. "Rake It In" (Fil Eisler, Imogen Heap) 3:50
9. "Come Here Boy"   3:58
10. "Useless"   5:19
11. "Sleep"   3:46
12. "Aeroplane" (Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth) 4:20
13. "Feeling Strange"   4:38
14. "Blanket (featuring Urban Species)" (Urban Species, Imogen Heap) 5:47
15. "Kidding" (live hidden track) 4:31

Personnel

Additional Personnel

  • David Kahne - Producer, Engineer, Mixing
  • Dave Stewart - Producer
  • Guy Sigsworth - Producer
  • Nick Addison - Engineer
  • Phil Bodger - Engineer
  • Peter Norris - Engineer
  • Greg Calbi - Mastering
  • Roland Herrington - Mixing
  • Dwight Marshall - Photography
  • Chazz - Photography
  • Alex Silva - Programming
  • Andy Wright - Programming

 
 
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