1 is the debut studio album by Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It was released by TEN Music Group in Sweden on 1 October 2014, with a digital release available five days later for Denmark and Norway. The album is certified platinum in Sweden and gold in Denmark, for selling 40,000 and 10,000 units in the countries respectively.
On 30 January 2024, the album was given a full release worldwide on all digital services through Epic Records.
Singles "Bad Boys" was released as the lead single on 13 October 2013. It reached number 33 in Denmark and number 27 in Sweden. "Carry You Home" was released as the second single on 12 May 2014. It reached the top five in Sweden, peaking at number three. It additionally charted in Czech Republic and Denmark.
"Rooftop" was released as the third single on 15 September 2014. It reached number six in Sweden. "Weak Heart" was released as the fourth and final single on 12 January 2015. It reached number 53 in Sweden, making it the lowest-charting single from the album.
Critical reception Kyle Copier of A Music Blog, Yea? gave 1 a positive review, stating "Where her colleagues, even older, more experienced ones, usually lack emotion, the change in tone from confident ex-girlfriend to shaken ex-lover in “She’s Not Me” from Part 1 to Part 2 is chilling." He praised her vocals for being beyond her age, finishing his review by writing: "For now, she’s an exciting, young, impressive artist with a ceiling that has yet to be seen and a killer debut- I’m sure that will do. You can bet I’m going to do a much better job keeping tabs on Zara Larsson from here on out." Press Play OK gave 1 a more mixed review, writing: "Larsson’s songs unfortunately feel bereft of any substance based on life experience. "Skipping a Beat" takes a riff on that similar Olly Murs song, while Rooftop is simplistic."
Commercial performance 1 managed to chart in three countries - it reached number 33 in Denmark, number 28 in Norway, and topped the Swedish Albums Chart.
Track listing
Notes signifies a vocal producer
Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of 1.
Performers and musicians
Zara Larsson – vocals Mel & Mus – all instruments
Production
A.C. – production Nicki Adamsson – vocals engineering Erik Arvinder – strings recording , strings arrangement Billboard – production Adel Dahdal – mixing Björn Engelmann – mastering Kevin Figs – production Chris Gehringer – mastering Serban Ghenea – mixing Grizzly – production , mixing Ola Håkansson – executive production Robert Habolin – production , vocal production , vocal recording , mixing , recording John Hanes – engineered for mix Simon Hassle – production Benjamin Johansson – production JUNGLE – production , mixing Claude Kelly – production Zara Larsson – executive production Elof Loelv – production , mixing Mack – executive production, production , vocal production , vocal recording Erik Madrid – mixing Mel & Mus – production Naiv – production , mixing Nicki & Hampus – mixing Colin Norman – production O.C. – production Daniela Rivera – additional engineering Nick Ruth – production Phil Tan – mixing Tommy Tysper – production Vincent Vu – mixing assistant
Design and management
Linnea Aarflot – art direction Atena Banisaid – product management Fredrik Etoall – photography Mack – A&R Emma Svensson – photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2014–15)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2014)PositionSwedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) 59Chart (2015)PositionSwedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)39
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label Sweden 1 October 2014 Denmark 6 October 2014 Norway Worldwide 30 January 2024
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