| Theaudience | |
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| Studio album by Theaudience | |
| Released | 17 August 1998 |
| Recorded | 1997–1998 |
| Genre | Britpop, indie |
| Length | 54:43 |
| Label | eLLeFFe |
| Producer | Patch Hannan |
| Singles from Theaudience | |
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| NME | (4/10) |
| The Guardian | |
| The Independent | (Positive) |
Theaudience is the debut album from British band Theaudience. The album was released on 17 August 1998, peaking at #22 on the UK Albums Chart. The band featured now-solo artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor on lead vocals.
Four singles were released from the album. "I Got the Wherewithal" was released in October 1997, peaking at #170 on the UK Singles Chart. "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" was released in February 1998, peaking at #48. "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" was released in May 1998, peaking at #27. "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" was released in July 1998, peaking at #25. The music video for "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" directed by Sophie's father Robin Bextor featured Sophie Ellis-Bextor's younger sister Martha-Rose playing her. "Keep in Touch" was briefly scheduled as the fifth single from the album, but the release of a fifth single was cancelled. The vinyl edition of the album was limited to 1,500 copies, and was pressed as a limited edition on glittery vinyl.