Physical

1981 studio album by Olivia Newton-John

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Performer: Olivia Newton-John
Released: October 13, 1981
Label: MCA Records
Tracklist: Physical
Producer: John Farrar

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Physical is the twelfth studio album by British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John, released through MCA Records on 13 October 1981. The album was produced and partly written by her long-time record producer John Farrar. Recorded and mixed at David J. Holman's studio in Los Angeles with additional recording at Ocean Way, Physical became one of Newton-John's most controversial and sexual records, and Musically, the album features considerable use of synthesizers, and it explores lyrical themes such as love and relationships, sex and environmental protection. Upon its release, the album was a success but it received positive and mixed reviews from music critics, The album charted high in several countries, including the United States, Japan and Newton-John's native Australia, becoming one of the most successful albums of the early 1980s. It also ranks among the best-selling albums by Australian solo artists, selling more than four million copies worldwide.

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Different from: Physical criterion used: title refers to multiple creative works
Part of: Olivia Newton-John's albums in chronological order follows: Love Performance · followed by: Olivia's Greatest Hits Vol. 2
Form of creative work: studio album
Number of parts of this work: 10 audio track
Title: Physical
Review score: 4.5 review score by: AllMusic · author: Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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1.Stated in AllMusicRetrieved 2020-04-19
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Place of publication: Australia
United States
Distribution format: music streaming
Language: English

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