Sparks Fly (album)

Sparks Fly
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 27, 2010
Recorded2008–2010
Genre
Length25:18
Label
Producer
Miranda Cosgrove chronology
About You Now
(2009)
Sparks Fly
(2010)
High Maintenance
(2011)
Singles from Sparks Fly
  1. "Kissin U"
    Released: March 22, 2010

Sparks Fly is the only studio album by American actress and singer Miranda Cosgrove. It was released on April 27, 2010, by Sony Music. After making her musical debut on the iCarly soundtrack in 2008, Cosgrove began planning her first album with the Columbia label. Musically, Sparks Fly is a pop record that incorporates electropop elements.[3] Contributions to the album's production came from several producers, including Dr. Luke, the Matrix, Espionage, Rock Mafia, Darkchild and Max Martin.

Sparks Fly sold 36,000 copies in its first week and peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.[4] "Kissin U" was released as the sole single from the album in March 2010, peaking at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Sparks Fly received mixed reviews from music critics, with some complimenting Cosgrove's vocal ability and likening it to that of Miley Cyrus, while others were unimpressed with the album and criticized the production and lyrical content, calling it predictable and unoriginal. Cosgrove promoted the album mainly through live performances, including a concert segment on Today as well as the Dancing Crazy Tour in 2011, where she promoted both Sparks Fly and her follow-up extended play High Maintenance.

  1. ^ "Miranda Cosgrove Makes 'Sparks Fly' With Top 10 Debut". Billboard.
  2. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (January 28, 2009). "Miranda Cosgrove Talks New EP, About You Now - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
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  4. ^ "Miranda Cosgrove Makes 'Sparks Fly' With Top 10 Debut". Billboard.com. September 14, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2010.