So Unreal Explained

So Unreal
Type:	studio
Artist:	iET
Cover:	IET_So_Unreal_Album_Cover.jpg
Released:	February 21, 2014 (NL) March 26, 2014 (JPN) June 9, 2014
Genre:	Alternative Rock, Soul
Length:	43:48
Label:	Analogypsy Records
Producer:	Russell Elevado
Year:	2014

So Unreal is the debut album by Rotterdam based singer-songwriter iET.

The album was released in three phases, first in the Netherlands on February 21, secondly in Japan on March 26 and then worldwide on June 9, 2014.^[1]

Critical reception

So Unreal has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Karma Bertelsen at Music Week called the album "vivacious", adding that "the album boasts a musical kaleidoscope, whilst still managing to maintain its accessibility and ease of listening".^[2] 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".^[3] Joost Festen of 8weekly Magazine said "'So Unreal sounds mature and is irresistible",^[4] and Veronica Magazine said "So Unreal is close to magic".^[5]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-05-23 . 2014-10-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141030141320/http://ietmusic.com/About . dead .
2. Web site: Bertelsen . Karma . Music Week Presents: iET . . May 22, 2014 . May 25, 2014.
3. Web site: Zijlemanone . Erwin . iET – So Unreal . Indie Fuzz . March 4, 2014 . May 25, 2014.
4. Web site: Festen . Joost . Music Week Presents: iET . 8Weekly . February 26, 2014 . May 27, 2014.
5. Web site: A Little Bit of Magic - iET . . March 3, 2014 . May 27, 2014.