Shut Up is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Kelly Osbourne. The album is a pop-punk album, released by Epic Records. Released on 26 November 2002, the album was met with a mixed reception from music critics, however, the album was met with poor sales which led to her consequent drop from Epic Records. Shut Up was later re-released in 2003 as Changes, featuring her and her father Ozzy's cover of the Black Sabbath song of the same name. The album features a cover of Madonna's song "Papa Don't Preach".
Reception Shut Up received mixed reviews by critics. People magazine said "it takes a whole lot more than the right pedigree and the right haircut to make credible punk rock".Arnold, Chuck (2003-01-13), "Shut Up". People. 59 (1):43 The album had sold 155,000 copies in the US by 11 September 2003, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Track listing All songs written by Kelly Osbourne and PowerPack (Mike Beans Benigno, Chris Goercke, Tom Yezzi, Marc Russell), except where noted. "Disconnected" – 3:52 "Come Dig Me Out" (Teddy Kumpel, Michelle Lewis) – 3:31 "Contradiction" – 3:14 "Coolhead" – 2:57 "Right Here" – 3:30 "Shut Up" – 2:47 "On the Run" – 2:41 "On Your Own" – 3:02 "Too Much of You" – 3:07 (Osbourne, Kara DioGuardi, Jonnie Most) "Everything's Alright" – 2:40 "More Than Life Itself" – 4:25 "Papa Don't Preach" – 3:28 (Brian Elliot, Madonna)
Changes bonus tracks "Dig Me Out" (live) – 3:54 "Disconnected" (live) – 4:07 "Too Much of You" (live) – 3:34 "On the Run" (live) – 4:12 "Changes" (with Ozzy Osbourne) – 4:07 (Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward)
Personnel Kelly Osbourne – vocals, vocal arrangements Chris Goerce – guitar Mike "Beans" Benigno – drums Marc Russell – bass
Production Thomas R. Yezzi – production Marc Russell – production Ric Wake – production J.D. Andrew – engineering Andy Manganello – engineering Jim Annunziato – engineering Juan Francisco – engineering Eric Sanicola – engineering Dave Scheuer – engineering Thomas R. Yezzi – recording, mixing Vladimir Meller – mastering Mark Weiss – photography
Chart positions Album Chart (2002–03) Peak position Australian Albums (ARIA) 100
Singles YearSingleChartPeak position2002"Papa Don't Preach"Australian Singles Chart3Finnish Singles Chart5UK Singles Chart32003"Shut Up"Australian Singles Chart34Irish Singles Chart18Norwegian Singles Chart15UK Singles Chart12
YearSingleChartPeak position2003"Changes" (Felix da Housecat remix)US Hot Dance Music/Club Play43"Changes"Irish Singles Chart7UK Singles Chart1
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