Telling Tales (album)


Telling Tales is the debut album of English singer-songwriter Leddra Chapman. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2009 to much critical success. The album yielded lead single, "Story", which saw much radio support and was championed by Sir Terry Wogan during his final weeks presenting the breakfast show at BBC Radio 2. In 2011, Chapman went on her debut tour of the UK in support of the album where several shows were reported sell-outs.

Reception

Telling Tales received critical acclaim from critics, with Lauren John saying "Telling Tales is packed full of emotive vocals, catchy beats, and well crafted instrumentation, which in terms of quality, equals that of releases by more established acts"; OK Magazine gave the album a rating of 5/5 and said "Story and Saving You are gorgeously exhilarating, Edie and Wine Glass are sweetly pretty, while Fooling Myself and Wrap Me Up will break your heart". Northern Sky also gave the album a positive review. Q Magazine Online stated that the Chapman was “Undoubtedly a terrific songwriter who deserves a bigger audience” whilst writing a review for the album.

Singles

Personnel

Credits taken from the album's liner notes