The 18th Day

The 18th Day
Studio album by
Estelle
Released18 October 2004 (2004-10-18)[1]
Recorded2003–2004
Genre
Length62:49
LabelV2
Producer
Estelle chronology
The 18th Day
(2004) 		Shine
(2008)
Singles from The 18th Day
  1. "1980"
    Released: 19 July 2004
  2. "Free"
    Released: 4 October 2004
  3. "Go Gone"
    Released: 29 March 2005
  4. "Dance with Me (remix)"
    Released: July 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
BBC Musicmixed[4]
The Guardian[5]
The Independent[2]
MEN News[6]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[7]
Stylus Magazinefavorable[8]
Uncut3/10[9]

The 18th Day is the debut studio album by British rapper/singer-songwriter Estelle. The first edition was released on 18 October 2004[1] and the second edition on 4 April 2005.

The album is almost split into two distinct styles: one half funky, UK R&B hip-hop, with the other more downbeat and soulful. Opening track "1980", the first single, contains a Wall of Sound and lyrics reminiscing about growing up. "Dance Bitch" resembles US hip hop stylings similar to Missy Elliott, while "Go Gone" has a Northern soul sound; "Free" is a bouncy funk number and also served as the second single.

For the ballad "I Wanna Love You" and track "Crazy", Estelle eschews rapping for singing. Final track "I'm Gonna Win" is a dramatic number with uplifting vocals. Estelle was later voted best newcomer at the 2004 MOBO Awards.

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