Lindsey Stirling (album)

The album was recorded over the two years after Lindsey Stirling's appearance on ''America's Got Talent'' and was released in 2012. Although Stirling is largely known for her covers, the album is composed almost entirely of her original compositions, On October 29, 2013, the album was re-released in the US with 2 bonus tracks, as a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition with bonus tracks had 3 more exclusive bonus tracks at Target.com and Target retail locations in the US. On February 26, Stirling's album was released in France where it entered in number 17 by selling 4,900 copies. Stirling's album won platinum certification in Germany and Austria as well as golden certification in Poland and Switzerland. On February 4, 2014, Stirling won her first RIIA golden certification for her single "Crystallize". Stirling has attributed the success of her album to its multitude of original tracks, rather than covers. ==Reception==

AllMusics James Christopher Monger wrote that the album "carves out a unique new niche in the classical crossover genre," and called the lead single, "Crystallize", "engaging." ==Accolades==

The album was nominated for Best Electronic/Dance Album for the Billboard Music Awards. ==Track listing==

Tracks 4, 7, and 10 previously appeared on Stirling's 2010 EP, Lindsey Stomp. Tracks 1, 3, and 9 had been released as standalone digital singles in 2011, 2012, and 2012, respectively. Re-release On October 29, 2013, the album was re-released in the US, almost a year after its first official release. The second version of the album consisted mainly of the original setlist, in addition to bonus tracks. The album had some special added bonus tracks if it had been pre-ordered or bought at Target.com or Target retail locations in the US. On November 8, 2013, Billboard announced that Stirling's studio album had its best sales week ever; by selling 10,000 copies of the extended version of the album; it re-peaked at number 23, passing its previous peak of 79. By May 2014, the album had sold 327,000 copies in total in the United States. Target bonus tracks Widespread bonus tracks Tracks 4, 7, and 10 previously appeared on Stirling's 2010 EP, Lindsey Stomp. Tracks 1, 3, and 9 had been released as standalone digital singles in 2011, 2012, and 2012, respectively. Songs with * are exclusive at Target.com and Target retail locations in the US. ==Personnel==

Credits for Lindsey Stirling adapted from liner notes. • Lindsey Stirling – violin, vocals, executive producer • AFSHeeN – producer (2) • Creative Regime – album art • FIXYN – producer (5) • Marko G – producer (1, 3, 4, 6–11) • Devin Graham – photography • Scott Jarvie – photography • Poet Name Life – producer (12) • Chebacca – producer (12) ==Charts==

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