''So Unreal'' is the debut album by

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based singer-songwriter

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. The album was released in three phases, first in the

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on February 21, secondly in

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on March 26 and then worldwide on June 9, 2014.

Critical reception

''So Unreal'' has received generally positive reviews from

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. Karma Bertelsen at

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called the album "vivacious", adding that "the album boasts a musical kaleidoscope, whilst still managing to maintain its accessibility and ease of listening". 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". Joost Festen of 8weekly Magazine said "'So Unreal sounds mature and is irresistible", and Veronica Magazine said "So Unreal is close to magic".

Track listing

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

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