''Rooney'' is the debut studio album by American

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band Rooney. It was released on May 27, 2003, by

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. The cover features a recreation of the

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. The track "Blueside" was featured in the movie of '' The Princess Diaries''. The track "I'm a Terrible Person" was used in a commercial of Carolina Herrera's perfume. The track "I'm Shakin" was featured in the series premiere of ''

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'' and also featured in an episode of the first season of ''

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'', in which the band appeared as themselves.

Critical reception

The album has received generally favorable reviews from

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. At

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, the album has received an average score of 67/100, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Robert Coppola Schwartzman. #"Blueside" – 3:18 #"Stay Away" – 3:32 #"If It Were Up to Me" – 3:00 #"I'm a Terrible Person" – 2:46 #"Popstars" – 4:07 #"I'm Shakin'" – 3:34 #"Daisy Duke" – 3:47 #"Sorry Sorry" – 3:07 #"That Girl Has Love" – 3:31 #"Simply Because" – 4:03 #"Losing All Control" – 4:19 ;UK edition bonus tracks #

"The Floor" – 2:57 #"Make Some Noise" – 4:17

Personnel

* Ned Brower – backing

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* Taylor Locke –

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* Louie Stephens – keyboards,

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* Matthew Winter –

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References

External links

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(list of releases) {{Authority control 2003 debut albums Geffen Records albums Rooney (band) albums Albums produced by Jimmy Iovine Albums produced by Keith Forsey