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Memphis Blues

by Cyndi Lauper

Released: June 22, 2010

Blues

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Memphis Blues" is the eleventh studio album by American singer Cyndi Lauper, released on June 22, 2010. Overall, "Memphis Blues" not only solidified Lauper's return to the music scene but also demonstrated her ability to reinterpret classic blues with her unique style and voice, further broadening her artistic repertoire. It marked a continuation of her successful comeback initiated in 2008.

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The album was particularly acclaimed by the New…

The album was particularly acclaimed by the New York Post, which ranked it as the 7th best album of the year.

The album consists of cover versions of classic…

The album consists of cover versions of classic blues songs, showcasing Lauper's versatile vocal range and interpretation of the genre.

To support the album, Lauper embarked on her…

To support the album, Lauper embarked on her largest tour to date, the Memphis Blues Tour, which included over 140 shows across various locations.

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Reception

It was noted for its commercial success, selling 600,000 copies worldwide by November 2010. Billboard recognized "Memphis Blues" as the biggest selling blues album of 2010, underscoring its impact and popularity within the blues music genre. Upon its release, "Memphis Blues" garnered positive reviews and received a Grammy Awards nomination in 2010.

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The Complete Album Story

"Memphis Blues" is the eleventh studio album by American singer Cyndi Lauper, released on June 22, 2010. It marked a continuation of her successful comeback initiated in 2008. The album consists of cover versions of classic blues songs, showcasing Lauper's versatile vocal range and interpretation of the genre.

Upon its release, "Memphis Blues" garnered positive reviews and received a Grammy Awards nomination in 2010. It was noted for its commercial success, selling 600,000 copies worldwide by November 2010. The album was particularly acclaimed by the New York Post, which ranked it as the 7th best album of the year.

Billboard recognized "Memphis Blues" as the biggest selling blues album of 2010, underscoring its impact and popularity within the blues music genre. To support the album, Lauper embarked on her largest tour to date, the Memphis Blues Tour, which included over 140 shows across various locations.

Overall, "Memphis Blues" not only solidified Lauper's return to the music scene but also demonstrated her ability to reinterpret classic blues with her unique style and voice, further broadening her artistic repertoire.