In the Raw is the eighth solo studio album by the Finnish singer Tarja Turunen. The record was released on 30 August 2019.
Background On In the Raw, released on August 30, 2019, composer and vocalist Tarja Turunen joined forces with other Heavy Metal vocalists such as Soilwork vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid, Tommy Karevik of Kamelot, and Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia, thus including in the album vocal collaborations with them. Strid is featured in "Dead Promises", Scabbia's vocals can be heard in "Goodbye Stranger", and Karevik is featured in "Silent Masquerade".
On 12 September 2019, Turunen started the "Raw Tour" to promote the In the Raw album. However, many of its shows were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Critical reception In the Raw has been widely acclaimed by both heavy metal fans and music critics in general, as Gary Hernandez from "Metal Temple" wrote: "In the Raw reminds us how good Symphonic Metal can be: Vocal performances executed to perfection, versatile songwriting, thoughtful arrangements, deeply talented musicians, excellent production values".
Track listing
Personnel All information from the album booklet.(2019). "In the Raw liner notes". In In the Raw [CD booklet]. earMUSIC.
Tarja Tarja Turunen – lead vocals, piano, art director Alex Scholpp – guitars, bass, keyboards, vocals, drum programming Christian Kretschmar – keyboards Kevin Chown – bass
Additional musicians Björn Strid – additional vocals Cristina Scabbia – additional vocals Tommy Karevik – additional vocals Tim Palmer – guitars, keyboards, percussion, narration, mixing Timm Schreiner – drums Julián Barrett – guitars, drum programming, co-producer (tracks 8 and 10), recording Bart Hendrickson – keyboards, programming, drum programming, ambient design Doug Wimbish – bass Peter Barrett – bass Anders Wollbeck – keyboards, programming Johnny Andrews – keyboards, co-producer (track 3) Erik Nyholm – keyboards James Dooley – keyboards, programming Carlinhos Brown – percussion Thiago Pugas – percussion
Production Marcelo Cabuli – art direction, recording Travis Kennedy – mixing assistant Justin Shturtz – mastering Max Vaccaro – executive producer Anja Obersteller – executive producer Isabelle Albrecht – executive producer Bernhard Hahn – recording Jim Dooley – ambient design
Charts Chart (2019)Peakposition Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI) UK Rock and Metal Albums (BPI) UK Independent Albums UK Official Album Sales US Top Heatseeker (Billboard) US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) US Independent Albums (Billboard) US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)
References
External links Tarjaturunen.com Album: In the Raw Tarja: In the Raw