Unbroken is the third studio album by American recording artist Demi Lovato. It was released on September 20, 2011 through Hollywood Records. Lovato worked with a variety of popular producers and writers, including Timbaland, Ryan Tedder, Rock Mafia, Dreamlab, Toby Gad and more. Writing and recording for the album began as early as July 2010, but ended in late 2010 due to Lovato's rehabilitation. Production resumed in April 2011 after Lovato's treatment ended. Musically, Lovato has described the album as "more mature" and "a little more R&B/pop" than her previous material, quoting artists such as Rihanna and Keri Hilson as influences. While some of the album's lyrical content was heavily influenced by Lovato's personal struggles in late 2010, it also deals with lighter subjects, such as love, self empowerment and having fun.
The album received generally mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who commended its ballad tracks and praised Lovato's vocals, but dismissed it as "immature" and criticized its amount of "party songs". The album was a commercial success in the United States, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard 200, with sales exceeding 96,000 copies in its first week of release.[3] Internationally, Unbroken charted within the top twenty of Australia, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand.
Its lead single, "Skyscraper", was released on July 12, 2011. It was a commercial success in the United States, debuting and peaking at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Lovato's second highest-charting single to date behind "This Is Me" featuring Joe Jonas. It was also certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making it Lovato's best-selling single to date. It also reached the top twenty of Brazil, Canada and New Zealand. It also received favorable reviews from music critics, who generally cited it as a highlight on the album. "Give Your Heart a Break" was announced as the second single, and is currently scheduled to be released sometime in January 2012.
TRACK LISTING
1. "All Night Long" (featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland)
2. "Who's That Boy" (featuring Dev)
3. "You're My Only Shorty" (featuring Iyaz)
4. "Together" (featuring Jason Derülo)
5. "Lightweight"
6. "Unbroken"
7. "Fix a Heart"
8. "Hold Up"
9. "Mistake"
10. "Give Your Heart a Break"
11. "Skyscraper"
12. "In Real Life"
13. "My Love Is Like a Star"
14. "For the Love of a Daughter"
15. "Skyscraper" (Wizz Dumb Remix)
Adult Pop Songs
*** No. 1 *** "Good Life" OneRepublic
Greatest Gainer No. 5 "If I Die Young" The Band Perry
Debut No. 36 "The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie" Red Hot Chili Peppers
Debut No. 37 "Drown" Carolina Liar Debut No. 39 "Skyscraper" Demi Lovato
I thought she was just producing.
