Bright Idea is the debut studio album of American power pop band Orson. Originally self-released in 2005, it was released commercially on May 29, 2006 in the UK and internationally on June 13, 2006.
The album was recorded for just $5,000 in Hollywood, funded by the band themselves, and produced by Noah Shain. It contains the hit singles "No Tomorrow", the title track, "Happiness" and "Already Over". Bright Idea charted at number one on the official UK Albums Chart on June 4, 2006. The video for the single "Bright Idea" was directed by Tony Petrossian and was released as the follow-up to the UK number-one single "No Tomorrow".
The album was prized with a platinum record in the United Kingdom. About 700,000 copies were sold worldwide.worldwidealbums.net
Guitarist Chad Rachild departed a year after the independent self release of the album. He was replaced by Kevin Roentgen and soon after the band were signed to Mercury Records UK.
Track listing
Personnel George Astasio – guitars Chris Cano – drums Johnny Lonely – bass Jason Pebworth – vocals Chad Rachild – guitars Kevin Roentgen – guitars
Charts
Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for Bright Idea Chart (2006) Peakposition
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for Bright Idea Chart (2006) Position French Albums (SNEP)168 UK Albums (OCC)59
Release history +Release history for Bright Idea Region Date United Kingdom May 29, 2006 Various June 13, 2006
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