About this album
Where they were
Released in November 2002, 'Up!' was Shania Twain's fourth studio album and her first since the monumental 'Come On Over.' At this point in her career, Twain had solidified her status as a leading figure in country music crossover, blending genres and reaching a broad audience. The album came at a time when she was enjoying immense commercial success and was poised to further expand her musical horizons.
Why it matters
'Up!' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Twain as the first female artist to achieve this feat with three consecutive albums. The album's upbeat themes and genre-blending sound resonated widely, contributing to its multi-platinum success and earning Twain multiple Grammy nominations, solidifying her influence in both country and pop music scenes.
Essential tracks
- "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" — This track showcases Twain's signature mix of catchy hooks and playful lyrics, making it a defining single that captures the album's upbeat spirit.
- "Ka-Ching!" — With its satirical take on consumer culture, 'Ka-Ching!' stands out for its sharp commentary wrapped in an infectious melody, demonstrating Twain's lyrical depth.
- "Forever and for Always" — This ballad highlights Twain's vocal prowess and emotional range, providing a poignant contrast to the album's more energetic tracks.
- "C'est la vie" — 'C'est la vie' embodies the album's celebratory essence with its lively rhythm and carefree lyrics, making it a quintessential party anthem.
Release Date
November 18, 2002
Artist Origin
Canada
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Up! 2:52
- 2 I’m Gonna Getcha Good! 4:29
- 3 She’s Not Just a Pretty Face 3:49
- 4 Juanita 3:50
- 5 Forever and for Always 4:43
- 6 Ain’t No Particular Way 4:24
- 7 It Only Hurts When I’m Breathing 3:19
- 8 Nah! 4:08
- 9 (Wanna Get to Know You) That Good! 4:33
- 10 C’est la vie 3:42
- 11 I’m Jealous 4:05
- 12 Ka-Ching! 3:20
- 13 Thank You Baby! (for Makin’ Someday Come So Soon) 4:00
- 14 Waiter! Bring Me Water! 3:19
- 15 What a Way to Wanna Be! 3:36
- 16 I Ain’t Goin’ Down 3:57
- 17 I’m Not in the Mood (to Say No)! 3:25
- 18 In My Car (I’ll Be the Driver) 3:16
- 19 When You Kiss Me 4:08
Disc 2
- 1 Up! 2:52
- 2 I’m Gonna Getcha Good! 4:29
- 3 She’s Not Just a Pretty Face 3:49
- 4 Juanita 3:50
- 5 Forever and for Always 4:43
- 6 Ain’t No Particular Way 4:24
- 7 It Only Hurts When I’m Breathing 3:20
- 8 Nah! 4:13
- 9 (Wanna Get to Know You) That Good! 4:31
- 10 C’est la vie 3:38
- 11 I’m Jealous 3:59
- 12 Ka-Ching! 3:20
- 13 Thank You Baby! (for Makin’ Someday Come So Soon) 4:00
- 14 Waiter! Bring Me Water! 3:20
- 15 What a Way to Wanna Be! 3:33
- 16 I Ain’t Goin’ Down 3:44
- 17 I’m Not in the Mood (to Say No)! 3:26
- 18 In My Car (I’ll Be the Driver) 3:14
- 19 When You Kiss Me 4:06