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| Released | 9 December 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Studio | London, UK – MyAudioTonic (The Matrix) and TwentyOne | |||
| Length | 11:25 | |||
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Hurt: The EP is the first EP by English singer Leona Lewis. It was released on 9 December 2011 by Syco Music and RCA Records. The EP served as something to bridge the gap for her fans whilst she finished recording her third studio album Glassheart (2012). The album was supposed to be released in November 2011, but was delayed to March 2012, and again to November 2012. Lewis's reason for delaying the album was because after she met producer Fraser T. Smith, the singer wanted to collaborate on new material for possible inclusion on Glassheart. As a result, Smith also produced Hurt: The EP. The EP consists of three cover versions: "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails; "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls and "Colorblind" by Counting Crows. Musically, the songs are influenced by rock music, whilst the lyrics revolve around feeling pain.
Hurt: The EP garnered a mixed response from music critics. Lewis's interpretations were both praised and criticised; some critics described her vocal performance as "spine-chilling" and a "compelling beauty",[1] whilst others cited that it was too formulaic. The EP peaked at number seven in Scotland, number eight in the United Kingdom and number 15 in Ireland on those countries' singles charts. To promote Hurt: The EP, Lewis performed "Hurt" on the eighth series finale of The X Factor and the Royal Variety Performance in the United Kingdom, and performed "Run" on the first-season finale of US The X Factor.