World of Our Own explained

World of Our Own
Type:studio
Artist:Westlife
Cover:Westlife - World of our own high resolution.jpg
Released:12 November 2001
Recorded:2000–2001;
Rokstone Studios, London
Windmill Lane Studios, Ireland
Olympic Studios, London
C&N Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
Cheiron Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
Genre:Pop, Dance rock
Length:76:35
Label:RCA, BMG
Producer:Simon Cowell (exec.), Cutfather & Joe, Andrew Frampton, Julian Gallagher, Steve Kipner, David Kreuger, Josef Larossi, Steve Mac, Per Magnusson, Andreas "Quiz" Romdhane, Richard Stannard
Prev Title:Coast to Coast
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Unbreakable – The Greatest Hits Volume 1
Next Year:2002

World of Our Own is the third studio album recorded by Irish boy band Westlife. It was released through RCA Records on 12 November 2001. It reached number one in the United Kingdom and includes the singles "Queen of My Heart" (which was a double A-side with "When You're Looking Like That"), "World of Our Own" (which was a double A-side with "Angel"), "Bop Bop Baby", and the final single from the group's last album, "Uptown Girl". "Evergreen" was later covered by Will Young as his winner's single for the 2002 Pop Idol competition.

The album went 4× Platinum in the UK and is the fourteenth biggest selling boy band album ever in the UK.[1] The album was one of the best selling international albums in Hong Kong in 2002.[2] In January 2005, the album was re-released in a 2-in-1 box set with the group's previous album, Coast to Coast.[3]

The album sold over 5.5 million copies worldwide.

Background

The band spent four months making this album and wrote seven songs on it. The album cover was shot in Dublin.

"Uptown Girl" was recorded by the band as a part of the 2001 Comic Relief charity single. It was released on 5 March 2001. "Queen of My Heart" was released on 5 November 2001 as the first single from this album. In an interview, Kian said that the song was about a person who wants to go back to their soulmate whom they have been away from each other for a long time.[4] "World of Our Own" was released on 18 February 2002 as the second single from this album. The band described it as a 'poppy' song. "Bop Bop Baby" was released on 20 May 2002 as the third single from this album.

Bonus track "Bad Girls" was originally intended to be recorded by Luis Fonsi.[5]

World of Our Own Tour

See main article: World of Our Own Tour. The World of Our Own Tour saw Westlife touring the UK and Europe in 2002. The tour centered on a space theme with giant globes for the band's entrance.

Release history

CountryRelease Date
Taiwan1 November 2001
Europe12 November 2001
Australia3 December 2001

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2001–2002)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 80
Icelandic Albums (Tonlist)[7] 1
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[8] 18
Malaysian Albums (IFPI)[9] 3
Singaporean Albums (RIAS)[10] 1
South African Albums (RISA)[11] 19

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)Position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[12] 92
Irish Albums (IRMA)[13] 3
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 7
UK Albums (OCC)[15] 12
Worldwide Albums (IFPI)[16] 35
Chart (2002)Position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[17] 40
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[18] 92
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[19] 33
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[20] 10
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 54
UK Albums (OCC)[22] 53

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Certified Awards Search . 25 October 2002 . . 19 October 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110604040853/http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx . 4 June 2011 .
  2. Web site: Platinum Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120702224830/http://www.ifpihk.org/www_1/go22e.php . 2 July 2012 . ja.
  3. Web site: Westlife - Coast to Coast/World of Our Own - 2 CD Boxset. Discogs. 16 September 2017.
  4. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JEF0uuehVxI Westlife Interview Voxpop 2001
  5. Web site: How to write a perfect boyband song.
  6. 299.
  7. Web site: Tonlist Top 40 . DV . 2017-02-09.
  8. Web site: 検索結果-ORICON STYLE アーティスト/CD検索 . Oricon.co.jp . 2012-01-12.
  9. Web site: Hits of the World: December 22, 2001 (Pages 38, 39). Billboard. 2001-12-22. 2017-06-11.
  10. Web site: RIAS CHART FOR WEEK ENDING 30 November 2001. November 14, 2023. December 29, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20011229185143/http://www.rias.org.sg:80/chart.html. dead.
  11. News: Music Industry News South Africa Certifications and Peaks. Music Industry News Network. 2017-06-11.
  12. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Album 2001. dutchcharts.nl. 15 February 2021.
  13. Web site: Best of Albums 2001. Irish Recorded Music Association. 26 May 2022.
  14. Web site: Årslista Album – År 2001. Sverigetopplistan. Swedish. 15 February 2021.
  15. Web site: End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2001. Official Charts Company. 15 February 2021.
  16. Web site: Top 50 Global Best Selling Albums for 2001. IFPI. https://web.archive.org/web/20081117003957/http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/top50-2001.pdf. November 17, 2008. February 1, 2023.
  17. Web site: Jahreshitparade Alben 2002. austriancharts.at. 15 February 2021.
  18. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Album 2002. dutchcharts.nl. 15 February 2021.
  19. Web site: Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts. de. GfK Entertainment. 15 February 2021.
  20. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 2002. Recorded Music NZ. 26 January 2022.
  21. Web site: Årslista Album – År 2002. Sverigetopplistan. Swedish. 15 February 2021.
  22. Web site: End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2002. Official Charts Company. 15 February 2021.