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| Released | 5 March 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
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| Genre | Post-punk, power pop | |||
| Length | 53:18 | |||
| Label | Little Sister | |||
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The Deep Blue is the second studio album by English musician Charlotte Hatherley, released on 5 March 2007 under Hatherley's own label Little Sister Records. She left Ash in January 2006; she visited Australia, where she stayed for two months, and wrote 17 new songs. After contacting Eric Drew Feldman, recording sessions were held at The Red House Studio in Senigallia, Italy, and Miloco Studios in London, with Feldman, Rob Ellis and Hatherley acting as producers. Described as a post-punk and power pop album, The Deep Blue saw Hatherley's guitarwork being sidestepped, allowing more of an emphasis on other instruments, such as bass, strings, and piano.
The Deep Blue received mixed reviews from critics, some seeing it as an improvement on her debut, while others felt the songs lacked potential. The album charted at number 109 in the United Kingdom. The Behave EP peaked at number 168 on the UK Singles Chart, followed by the lead single "I Want You to Know" at number 108. The EP was released in December 2006, preceding the release of "I Want You to Know" on 26 February 2007. She went on tour in the UK in February and March 2007, followed by the second single "Siberia" on 14 May 2007. Over the next few months, Hatherley played a series of headlining and festivals shows, as well as supporting Blondie on their UK tour. "Again" was released as the third single on 28 October 2007.