← Back

We Are Born

by Sia

Released: June 18, 2010

Pop, new wave, synth-pop, R&B

musicOnOff editorial

Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

"We Are Born" is the fifth studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Sia, released on June 18, 2010. The album marked a departure from Sia's previous work, featuring a more upbeat sound which she attributed partly to her relationship with JD Samson and her childhood influences such as Cyndi Lauper and Madonna. The album's singles included "You've Changed," released in December 2009, and the lead single "Clap Your Hands," which followed in April 2010.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Greg Kurstin, the album also features contributions from Nick Valensi, guitarist of The Strokes.

Watch and listen

Explore the Album

Sia - We Are Born

Open in Albums Gallery

Then

Reception

"We Are Born" debuted impressively at number 2 on the Australian Albums Chart, becoming Sia's first top 10 release in her home country. The album was also certified Gold in the Australian ARIA charts in 2011, further solidifying its commercial and critical success. At the J Awards of 2010, "We Are Born" was nominated for Australian Album of the Year, highlighting its critical acclaim and recognition within Australia.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"We Are Born" is the fifth studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Sia, released on June 18, 2010. The album marked a departure from Sia's previous work, featuring a more upbeat sound which she attributed partly to her relationship with JD Samson and her childhood influences such as Cyndi Lauper and Madonna. Produced by Greg Kurstin, the album also features contributions from Nick Valensi, guitarist of The Strokes.

At the J Awards of 2010, "We Are Born" was nominated for Australian Album of the Year, highlighting its critical acclaim and recognition within Australia. The album's singles included "You've Changed," released in December 2009, and the lead single "Clap Your Hands," which followed in April 2010. "We Are Born" debuted impressively at number 2 on the Australian Albums Chart, becoming Sia's first top 10 release in her home country.

In recognition of its success and quality, "We Are Born" received multiple accolades at the 2010 ARIA Music Awards, winning both Best Pop Release and Best Independent Release. The album was also certified Gold in the Australian ARIA charts in 2011, further solidifying its commercial and critical success.