Nadha
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| Studio album by Kudai | ||||||||||
| Released |
May 13, 2008 (see release history) | |||||||||
| Recorded |
2007-2008 in Mexico City and Los Angeles, California | |||||||||
| Genre | Pop rock, powerpop | |||||||||
| Length | 46:14 | |||||||||
| Label |
EMI (Latin America) Capitol Records (United States) | |||||||||
| Producer | Carlos Lara | |||||||||
| Kudai chronology | ||||||||||
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Nadha is the third and final album of the Chilean pop/rock group Kudai. It was released in Latin America on May 13, 2008. The first single from the album, "Lejos De Aquí", was released on March 31, 2008. The name of the album, Nadha, is Sanskrit for "sound from the depths of the soul". This title was chosen to demonstrate the depth and sincerity of the album's songs. [1]
The album has been nominated for "Best Pop Album by Group or Duet" at the Latin Grammy Awards to be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on 13 November.[2]
Background and album information
Their third studio album Nadha has 12 songs, of which six were written by the producer Koko Stambuk (ex-musician of Glup!). Three other songs are from the recognized producer Carlos Lara, who is considered to be the creator of RBD and has collaborated with musicians such as Lynda Thomas and Ricky Martin. Cathy Lean (Ex-Mal Corazón), from Chile, also wrote two of the album's songs.
Kudai band member Gabriella Villalba has said that this album is a turning point in Kudai's musical career:[1]
"Now is the time that Kudai needs to show and prove many things because if we remain the same, we will be categorized as the teen band that will never grow. I feel that this third album is a very decisive stage for Kudai. We are going to fight to rid ourselves from the title of "the band that wants to be popular" and actually present good material."
Kudai chose to interpret the songs of Alanis Morissette and her band's bassist Eric Avery (ex-Jane's Addiction). As of now the album is being mastered at the Los Angeles, California studio Igloo Music under the direction of Gustavo Borner, who has worked with well-known artists such as Diego Torres, Ricky Martin, Sin Bandera, Phil Collins, Plácido Domingo and N'Sync, as well as working on the motion picture soundtracks of Rush Hour 2, Miami Vice and Finding Nemo.
Track listing (standard version)
- "Lejos De Aquí" (Away From Here) (Koko Stambuk) - 4:16
- "Nada Es Igual" (Nothing Is The Same) (Carlos Lara) - 4:20
- "No te Vayas" (Don't Go) - 3:59
- "Abismo" (Abyss) (Cathy Lean) - 3:31
- "Disfraz" (Disguise) - 4:02
- "Calendario" (Calendar) - 4:10
- "Morir de Amor" (Die For Love) - 3:56
- "Abrázame" (Hold Me) - 3:31
- "Cicatriz" (Scar) - 3:09
- "Todo Peor" (All Worse) - 3:43
- "Abre Los Ojos" (Open The Eyes) - 3:52
- "Aquí estoy (You're not alone)" (Here I Am) - 3:49
Personnel
- Production: Koko Stambuk & Carlos Lara
- Recording & Mixing: in Igloo Music Studio in Los Angeles, California United States and Mexico City
- Lead Vocals: Kudai
- Arrangements: Kudai
- Record Engineers: Gustavo Borner
- Bass Guitar by Eric Avery of Jane's Addiction.
- Drums by Kenny Aronoff of Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette, Kelly Clarkson
- Photography: Ricardo Calderon
- Art Direction and Design: Daniel Peralta
Release details
| Country | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | May 13, 2008 | EMI | CD | |
| Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | ||||
| Colombia | ||||
| Venezuela | ||||
| Ecuador | ||||
| United States | August 5, 2008 | Capitol Records |
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Country | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| Argentine Albums Chart | Argentina | 3 |
| Mexican Albums Chart[3] | Mexico | 11 |
Sales and certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[4] | Gold | 40,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||