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Maren Ruminski
Colbie Caillat's Coco: A Pop-Folk Delight
Colbie Caillat is a singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her debut album Coco, released in 2007. The album features a blend of pop, folk, and acoustic music, showcasing Caillat's sweet and soothing voice. The album was a commercial and critical success, reaching number five on the US Billboard 200 and selling over three million copies worldwide. It also spawned four singles, including the hit song "Bubbly", which became one of the most played songs of 2007.
In 2008, Caillat released a deluxe edition of Coco, which included eight bonus tracks, such as live versions, acoustic versions, and new songs. One of the new songs was "Somethin' Special", which was featured in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2009 film Bride Wars. Another new song was "Dreams Collide", which was inspired by the French pianist Richard Clayderman and his song "Ballade pour Adeline". Caillat said she wanted to write a song that had a similar melody and emotion as Clayderman's song.
The deluxe edition of Coco also featured a hidden track called "lapins clayderman ti", which was a tribute to Clayderman and his pet rabbits. Caillat said she learned that Clayderman had two rabbits named Lapin and Ti, and she thought it was cute and funny. She decided to write a song with those words as the title, and she used a toy piano to create a playful sound. She said the song was meant to be a joke and a surprise for her fans.
Coco is a charming and refreshing album that showcases Caillat's talent and personality. The deluxe edition adds more variety and fun to the original album, making it a must-have for fans of pop-folk music.
The album received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised Caillat's vocals, melodies, and lyrics. AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars, calling it "a lighter, brighter spin on Norah Jones that sounds like an ideal soundtrack to a few hours in a cozy coffeehouse or a montage on Grey's Anatomy". [1] Billboard also gave the album a favorable review, saying that "Caillat's songs are consistently catchy and sweetly optimistic". [2] Entertainment Weekly gave the album a B grade, describing it as "a breezy collection of acoustic pop that goes down easy". [3]
The album was also nominated for several awards, including two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Lucky" with Jason Mraz. [4] The album also won two Teen Choice Awards for Choice Music: Breakout Artist Female and Choice Music: Love Song for "Bubbly". [5] The album also earned Caillat several accolades from various publications, such as People , Rolling Stone , and USA Today . [6]
Caillat supported the album with the Coco World Tour, which started in July 2008 and ended in December 2009. The tour visited North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and featured opening acts such as John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Gavin DeGraw, and Howie Day. [7] The tour was a success, selling out many venues and receiving positive reviews from fans and critics. Caillat also performed at several festivals and events, such as the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, Live Earth, and VH1 Divas Live. [8]