World
Studio album by
D:Ream
Released18 September 1995
Recorded1994–1995
StudioRoute Studios
(recording)
Matrix Recording Studios, Sarm West
(mixing)
Genre
Length48:53
LabelMagnet Records / Warner Bros. Records
ProducerD:Ream
& Tom Frederikse
for FXU Management
D:Ream chronology
D:Ream On Volume 1
(1993)		 World
(1995)		 The Best of D:Ream
(1997)
Singles from World
  1. "Shoot Me with Your Love"
    Released: 26 June 1995
  2. "Party Up the World"
    Released: 28 August 1995
  3. "The Power (Of All the Love In the World)"
    Released: 30 October 1995

World is the second studio album by Northern Irish synthpop / dance band D:Ream, released in 1995. It was to be the band's final studio release before their disbanding in 1997, and their re-forming in the late 2000s.

Overview

World was published by Magnet Records label, distributed by Warner Music major, and managed by FXU Management (some songs being published by EMI Publishing and Pumphouse Songs Inc.), and reached number five in the UK Albums Chart. The album was mostly written, arranged, played and produced by lead singer Peter Cunnah, with the collaboration of some other musicians and vocalists. In particular, the album features TJ Davis on background vocals on all tracks (besides co-lead vocals on "The Power (Of All the Love in the World)"), as well as Simon Ellis and Nick Beggs from Ellis, Beggs & Howard. Ellis plays additional keyboards on "You've Saved My World" and "Heart of Gold", while Beggs plays bass guitar and chapman stick on "Hold Me Now". Three singles were taken from the album; "Shoot Me with Your Love" (UK No. 7), "Party Up the World" (UK No. 20) and "The Power (Of All the Love in the World)" (UK No. 40).

A third studio album (Heap of Faith) was recorded but never released, being replaced by the group's first greatest hits album, The Best of D:Ream in 1997.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Music Week[2]

Track listing

All tracks written by Peter Cunnah, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Power (Of All the Love in the World)" (featuring TJ Davis) 4:55
2."Shoot Me with Your Love"
4:12
3."You've Saved My World"
  • Cunnah
  • Al Mackenzie
5:09
4."The Miracle" 4:20
5."Call Me" 5:22
6."Enough Is Enough" 4:43
7."You Can't Tell Me You Cannot Buy Me Love" 5:59
8."Party Up the World"
  • Cunnah
  • Peer
4:43
9."Hold Me Now"
  • Cunnah
  • Jamie Petrie
4:53
10."Heart of Gold" 5:37

Credits

Charts

Chart performance for World
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[3] 155
UK Albums (OCC)[4] 5

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[5] Silver 60,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ "World - D:Ream". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 9 September 1995. p. 49. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – D:Ream – World". Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "D:Ream | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "British album certifications – D:Ream – World". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
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