• ' Released: December 10, 2013 • ' Released: May 4, 2014 Louder is the debut by American singer. It was released on February 28, 2014. The album was preceded by the release of the album's lead single, '. Michele collaborated with many songwriters and on the album, including and, both of whom have previously worked with recording artists such as. Musically, the album is set in the genres of,. Lyrically, the album speaks of strength and empowerment, romantic relationships, and loss of love.

Louder received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing its material as outdated, and comparing it to albums by other singers like. However, Michele's vocal performance received generally positive reception. In the United States, the album sold over 62,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 4 on the albums chart. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number 16 on the.

In Canada, the album also reached the number 4 spot in its first week of release. As well as the first single 'Cannonball', four were also released in the lead up to the album. Songwriters who worked on the album include singers and, and -nominated lyricist. 'I set out to make a really pop-heavy album that was fun and empowering – I love Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson!

But then I found myself picking and writing these songs that were very emotional and dramatic. Louder has songs that express extreme love and some pain. I look at it and think, 'That was my year.' I didn't record any songs that I didn't completely relate to.'

Play and Listen Lea Michele Cannonball Live Walmart Soundcheck Mp3. Mar 04, 2014  Lea Michele performing Louder at her 2014 Walmart Soundcheck Session. This session was released to promote Michele's first studio album 'Louder'. Buy 'Louder' on iTunes & get a download of.

– Michele in response to her musical direction In September 2012, it was announced that Michele had signed a recording contract to release her debut studio album. Recording for the album began the following month, on October 19, 2012. Shortly into the recording process, Michele stated that it was going to be 'a pretty slow process' and that the musical direction she would take would be more 'pop/rock driven' rather than Broadway influenced, which is what her fans were most used to hearing. Michele collaborated with a number of big music figures, including producers,,,,. Michele completed vocal recordings in June 2013, and the album was set for release in late 2013, however, Michele's boyfriend died in July 2013, so the release date was pushed back to March 2014. Notable songwriters on the album include Australian singer-songwriter, American singer-songwriters and, and -nominated songwriter.

Furler penned four of the tracks that feature on the album, including ' and ', the latter of which was co-written with Michele. Most of the songs on the album are of the,, and genres, mixed with some traditional pop ballads including 'If You Say So' and 'Battlefield'. [ ] Before the release of the lead single 'Cannonball', Michele stated, 'I just felt that 'Cannonball' was the perfect first song for people to hear from this record. It just really explains where I am right now and it's been such an inspirational song for me.'

The second single, ', was released on May 4, 2014. Influences [ ] Michele has said that she had a number of musical influences on this album, including,. Scooby doo night of 100 frights xbox iso zone 1. Talking to Billboard about Louder, Michele said artists such as Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and were also sources of inspiration. It was reported that Michele and her team consciously decided on 'big, splashy, anthemic pop' theme for her debut, 'a cross between and Kelly Clarkson without a whiff of a show tune'. Promotion [ ]. Michele performing songs from Louder at the Soundcheck in May 2014 The album's lead single, ' was released in most countries around the world on December 10, 2013, and was released in the UK on March 9, 2014.

The track list was released on December 8, 2013, by Michele on her Instagram and Twitter pages. 'Empty Handed' was written by, and 'If You Say So' was co-written by Michele and Australian singer-songwriter. New York radio station revealed via their Twitter page that Michele would be debuting the song on on December 10, 2013. Her first live performance of 'Cannonball' was on on December 12, 2013. Michele performed 'Cannonball' live on 's season 3 finale on December 19, 2013. On December 27, 2013, a second track from the album titled 'Battlefield' (written by Furler and ) premiered on the Just Jared website. The song was then released as an instant download on on December 28, 2013.