Be Not Nobody

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Be Not Nobody is Vanessa Carlton’s debut studio album, released on April 30, 2002, by A&M Records. The pop-rock record runs about 46 minutes and was recorded at IGA Studios in Santa Monica, Henson Studios in Hollywood, and Royaltone Studios in Burbank, with Ron Fair as producer.

Key singles and impact:
- A Thousand Miles: the lead single, reached the US top five and was number one in Australia.
- Ordinary Day: made it into the US Top 40.
- Pretty Baby: released as a remix in early 2003 and earned a Teen Choice Award nomination.

Sales and certifications:
- US sales reached about 1.38 million by late 2004; worldwide sales were around 2.3 million by 2003.
- RIAA: Gold in June 2002, Platinum in October 2002.

Reception:
- AllMusic praised the album as charmingly ambitious with pretty melodies and strong songwriting potential.
- Some critics noted Carlton’s vocals didn’t always hit the same heights as her influences like Fiona Apple or Tori Amos.
- Overall, the debut is seen as a well-crafted, earnest introduction that hints at future growth.

All songs on Be Not Nobody were written by Vanessa Carlton.