''Coverage'' is the third studio album by American singer

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. It was released on October 21, 2003, by Epic Records. It is a cover album with 12 covers of 1970s and 1980s songs on which Moore collaborated with producer and songwriter John Fields. ''Coverage'' was the first studio album by Moore in two years, following her self-titled second studio album ''

'' (2001), and was preceded by its lead single "

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", which reached number 39 on ''Billboard’s''

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. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics when it was released.

Background

On June 19, 2001, Moore released her self-titled album, ''

'', which had more adult and provocative themes along with the lead single "

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", but Moore began to get tired of her teen pop style and continuing to go in the direction of and being compared to

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and

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. In an interview, she said her next album would be more mature than her last, and that she felt more comfortable making it. On the red carpet of the

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, she revealed that her then-upcoming album was a cover album titled ''Coverage'' that had covers of 1970s and 1980s songs. Moore's cover of " I Feel the Earth Move" later appeared on the compilation album ''Love Rocks'' from LBGT rights supporters.

Composition

The album consists of various covers of 1970s and 1980s songs. The first single, "

", was written and originally recorded by

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from his eighth album '' Bring the Family'' (

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). The second single, " Drop the Pilot", was written and originally recorded by

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as the first single from her eighth album '' The Key'' (1983). The third single, " Senses Working Overtime", was originally recorded by the English band XTC in 1982. " The Whole of the Moon" was originally recorded by

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and was released in 1985. " Can We Still Be Friends" was written and originally recorded by

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. Its lyrics describe a strained and ill-fated relationship. " I Feel the Earth Move" was originally written and recorded by

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. " Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" was originally recorded by

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for his fifth album ''

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and is his take on New York City after hearing a gun go off near his hotel window during his first visit to the city. " Moonshadow" was written and originally recorded by

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for his fifth album ''

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'' (1978) and reached No. 24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song is based on an ex-boyfriend of lead singer

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who stalked her after their break-up. "

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" was written and originally recorded by Joe Jackson for his fifth album '' Night and Day'' (1982). " Anticipation" was written and originally recorded by

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as the title track from her second album of the same name (1971). The song was used in commercials for Heinz Ketchup from the late 1970s into the 1980s. "

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" was written, produced and originally recorded by Joni Mitchell for her sixth album ''

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'' (1974). The song was recorded with Tom Scott's L.A. Express.

Critical reception

The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics.

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remarked, "With this record, she leaves dance-pop behind and heads toward mature pop ... positioning herself as a

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singer by covering classic singer/songwriters ... ile ''Coverage'' isn't always successful, it is always admirable and likeable, and certainly puts Moore on the right path for an interesting, successful career."

Commercial performance

In the United States, ''Coverage'' debuted at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart with 53,000 first week sales. It was Moore's highest peak position on the chart. The album spent a total of thirteen weeks on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, it was her third longest charting album on the chart. According to Nielsen SoundScan, ''Coverage'' had sold 315,000 copies in the United States, it was Moore's fourth highest selling album in the US. In Australia, ''Coverage'' debuted at number 97 on the

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with modest sales, It was Moore's lowest charting album in the country.

Track listing

All songs produced by John Fields.

Personnel

*Jim Anton – bass *Kevin Augunas – bass (electric), engineer *

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– synthesizer, piano, organ (Hammond), piano (electric) *

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– drums *Monika Blunder – make-up *D.J. Bonebrake – vibraphone *Ken Chastain – bass, percussion, tambourine *Julius Collins – vocals *Colleen Conway – hair stylist *Dorian Crozier – percussion, drums, engineer *

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- Engineer, Vocals, Drums *

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– guitar (acoustic) *Christina Ehrlich – stylist * John Fields – bass, guitar, guitar (baritone), guitar (electric), French horn, keyboards, vocals, producer, engineer, string arrangements, mixing, effects *Dirk Freymuth – guitar *

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– piano *Billy Hawn – percussion *Eric Heywood – pedal steel *Kenny Holmen – flute, sax (tenor) *Dave Jensen – trumpet *Kathy Jensen – sax (baritone) *Ameena Maria Khawaja – cello *Dan Leffler – mixing engineer *Noah Levy – drums *Matt Mahaffey – piano, drums, engineer, Chamberlin, effects, Minimoog *George Scot McKelvey – guitar *Mandy Moore – main vocals *Josh Myers – string arrangements *Danielle Nesmith – violin *Jason Orris – engineer *Julian Peploe – art direction, design *Mike Ruekberg – guitar (acoustic) *Phil Solem – guitar (acoustic), guitar, mandolin, vocals *Audrey Solomon – violin *Steve Strand – trumpet *

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– engineer *Danny Wilde – vocals *Dan Wilson – vocals *Jordon Zadorozny – guitar

Deluxe edition bonus DVD

* Exclusive interview footage and B-roll * Track-by-track discussion of songs on album * "Have a Little Faith in Me" music video * Different cover art

Charts

References

External links

Mandy Moore on Oprah
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Coverage (Album) Mandy Moore albums 2003 albums Covers albums Epic Records albums Albums produced by John Fields (record producer)