Nothing to Lose (Michael Learns to Rock album)

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1997 studio album by Michael Learns to Rock

Nothing to Lose
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Released September 12, 1997
Recorded 1995 – 1996 in Aarhus (MLTR Studio) and Copenhagen (Grapehouse Studio, Peter Mark Studio, Elsound Studio)
Studio MLTR Studio, Peter Mark Studio, Grapehouse Studio, Elsound Studio
Genre Soft rock, pop rock, alternative rock, soul
Label MLTR Music, Medley, Warner Music
Producer Michael Learns to Rock, Oli Poulsen
  1. “Paint My Love”
    Released: June 20, 1997[1]
  2. “Breaking My Heart”
    Released: August 1, 1997
  3. “Something You Should Know”
    Released: August 29, 1997
  4. “I’m Gonna Be Around”
    Released: September 3, 1997
  5. “Nothing to Lose”
    Released: January 5, 1998
  6. “Forever And a Day”
    Released: May 3, 1998

Nothing to Lose is the fourth studio album of the Danish soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock. It was released on September 12, 1997, by Medley Records in Denmark.[2] Like the previous album, Played on Pepper (1995), it was mainly produced by the band itself. Guitar player Mikkel Lentz said the band programmed new beats during the mixing process as they wanted to experiment a bit more with this album.[2] While the band’s previous albums relied heavily on soft rock ballads, Nothing to Lose contains a rockier sound intended to suit the European market.[3]Bass guitar player Søren Madsen debuts as songwriter on the track “Magic”.[2]

In Denmark, Nothing to Lose sold 25,000 copies on the day of release.[4] In May 1998, the album had sold 500,000 copies worldwide, with 70,000 copies sold in Denmark.[5]

The fourth single, “I’m Gonna Be Around” was re-produced by Per Magnusson and David Kreuger for its single release. The song was “written especially for the United States” according to lead singer Jascha Richter.[6] It was later included on the compilation album MLTR (1999). It is the last studio album to feature bassist Søren Madsen, who left the band three years after.

Track listing[edit]

Title Writer(s) Producer(s)
1. “I’m Gonna Be Around” Jascha Richter, Oli Poulsen, Ashley Mulford Oli Poulsen 4:18
2. “Something You Should Know” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 3:39
3. “Animals” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 4:57
4. “Nothing to Lose” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 3:56
5. “Magic” Søren Madsen, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 4:08
6. “Everything I Planned” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 4:02
7. “Paint My Love” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 3:47
8. “Romantic Balcony” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 5:05
9. “Party” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 4:31
10. “Breaking My Heart” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 4:03
11. “A Different Song” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 4:16
12. “Forever and a Day” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 3:18
European re-release bonus track
Title Writer(s) Producer(s)
13. “I’m Gonna Be Around” (radio version) Richter, Poulsen, Mulford Per Magnusson, David Kreuger 3:43
Japanese edition
Title Writer(s) Producer(s)
1. “I’m Gonna Be Around” Richter, Poulsen, Mulford Poulsen 4:19
2. “Something You Should Know” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 3:39
3. “Animals” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 4:57
4. “Nothing to Lose” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 3:55
5. “Magic” Søren Madsen, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 4:07
6. “Everything I Planned” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 4:02
7. “Forever and a Day” Richter, Mulford Michael Learns to Rock 3:18
8. “Romantic Balcony” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 5:00
9. “Party” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 4:31
10. “Every Day” Søren Madsen, Tamra Rosanes Michael Learns to Rock 3:22
11. “A Different Song” Richter Michael Learns to Rock 4:15
2014 remastered edition bonus tracks[7]
Title
13. “Paint My Love” (acoustic version) 3:49
14. “Breaking My Heart” (alternative version) 3:57
15. “Every Day” (bonus track) (Japan edt.) 3:24
16. “I’m Gonna Be Around” (acoustic demo) 2:35
17. “Forever and a Day” (demo) 3:13
18. “Something You Should Know” (band mix 2) 3:46
19. “Romantic Balcony” (from Secrets, 1988) 4:34

Certifications and sales[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “noter” [notes]. B.T. (in Danish). Copenhagen: Berlingske Media. June 20, 1997.
  2. ^ a b c Olesen, Allan Lykke (September 4, 1997). “Vi tjener da mere end før” [We are earning more than before]. Ekstra Bladet (in Danish). Copenhagen: JP/Politikens Hus.
  3. ^ Falhof, Jakob L. (September 9, 1997). “De er ved at lære at rocke” [They are learning to rock]. Berlingske (in Danish). Copenhagen: Berlingske Media.
  4. ^ Søren, Nielsen (September 18, 1997). “Spørg en ung husmor i Kuala Lumpur, en teenagetøs i…” [Ask a young housewife in Kuala Lumpur, a teenage girl in…]. Dagbladenes Bureau (in Danish).
  5. ^ a b Lauritsen, Birthe (May 29, 1998). “Musik-milliard i valutakassen”. Børsens Nyhedsmagasin (in Danish).
  6. ^ Hjorth-Knudsen, Casper (September 5, 1997). “Nu indtager vi Danmark” [We are taking over Denmark now]. BT (in Danish). Copenhagen: Berlingske Media.
  7. ^ “Nothing to Lose (Remastered) by Michael Learns to Rock”. iTunes. 4 August 2014.
  8. ^ “IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1997”. IFPI Hong Kong. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  9. ^ “Danes Rock Asia”. Billboard: APQ-14. 16 May 1998. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 7 May 2022 – via Google Books.


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