"OnlySee" is the debut studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Sia, released in 1997. Here's a summary of the album:
Background:
"OnlySee" marked Sia's entry into the music industry as a solo artist after having worked with the Australian acid jazz band Crisp in the early 1990s.
The album was released when Sia was still relatively unknown on the global music scene.
Musical Style:
The album explores a mix of styles, including jazz, trip-hop, and downtempo electronica.
Sia's vocals on "OnlySee" showcase her distinctive voice and emotive delivery.
Songwriting and Themes:
The album features Sia's early songwriting, offering glimpses of the lyrical and melodic talent that would become more prominent in her later works.
The themes in the songs touch on love, relationships, and personal reflections.
Critical Reception:
"OnlySee" did not achieve widespread commercial success upon its initial release, and critical attention was limited.
Sia herself has mentioned that she was not satisfied with the production quality of the album.
Later Recognition:
In subsequent years, with Sia's rising fame and success, "OnlySee" gained retrospective attention from fans and critics.
It is often considered a piece of Sia's musical history, showcasing her early artistic explorations.
Notable Tracks:
Some of the tracks on "OnlySee" include "Don't Get Me Started," "Madlove," and "Soon."
While "OnlySee" may not have received immediate recognition, it serves as a starting point in Sia's career, laying the foundation for her evolution as a prominent and highly successful singer-songwriter in the international music scene.
