40.14.4 is the second studio album by Swedish singer Jessica Andersson. The album was released in October 2013 and peaked at number six on the Swedish Albums Chart.

40.14.4
Studio album by
Released16 October 2013 (2013-10-16)
GenrePop
LabelBMG Chrysalis
Producer
Jessica Andersson chronology
Wake Up
(2009)
40.14.4
(2013)
Perfect Now
(2015)

Background and release

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In 2003, Andersson, represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 as part of Fame, coming fifth. In 2004, Andersson decided to pursue a career as a solo artist and has been successful as a singer, winning Let's Dance 2011 and released a biography which has sold over 120,000 copies. In 2012, Andersson signed with BMG Chrysalis and began writing the album. Andersson sings about her tough childhood and the traumas from that time.[1] Andersson said 40.14.4 is different from what she has done before, with the music and lyrics being closer to what she likes to listen to; referencing artists like Lars Winnerbäck, Melissa Horn and Peter LeMarc. It is the first record she has written herself.[2]

The number 40 in the album title refers to Jessica Andersson turning 40 one week following the release, 14 represents her youth and 4 her childhood.[3]

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Septembermorgon"Jessica Andersson, Marit Bergman 
2."Fötterna På Marken"Andersson, Peter LeMarc 
3."Aldrig, Aldrig"Andersson, Bergman, LeMarc 
4."Min Lilla Hand"Andersson, Bergman 
5."Tills Jag Finner Dig"Andersson, LeMarc 
6."ICA Maxi"Kajsa Sundin, Bergman 
7."Amigo"Andersson, LeMarc 
8."För Vems Skull Älskar Du?"Andersson, LeMarc 
9."Kom Ett Regn"Andersson, LeMarc 
10."Vaggsång Till Mig Själv"LeMarc 
11."Nödvändighet"LeMarc 

Charts

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Chart (2013) Peak
position
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[4] 6

Release history

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Region Release Date Format Label Catalogue
Europe 16 October 2013[5] Compact Disc, digital download BMG Chrysalis 50538010886

References

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  1. ^ "SCAN: Jessica Andersson's New Album 40.14.4 Enters The Charts At 6". BMG. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Jessica sjunger ut om de svåra åren". gd. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Jessica Andersson om det första nervösa mötet med Peter LeMarc" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Jessica Andersson – 40.14.4". Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  5. ^ "40.14.4 by Jessica Andersson". cdon. Retrieved 11 December 2017.