Closer to the Truth

Closer to the Truth
Closer to the Truth
Studio album by Cher
Released	September 20, 2013
Recorded	July 2011 – April 2013
Studio	Angel Studios (London, UK); Eargasm (Santa Monica, CA); Fishhead Music (Gothenburg, Sweden); Henson Studios (Hollywood, CA); Metrophonic Studios (London, UK); Stamford Bridge Studio (London, UK); Turtle Sound Studios (Weston, CT); Vine Street Music Studios (Burbank, CA); Wally World (Davie, FL);
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	41:15
Label	Warner Bros.
Producer	Cher (exec.); Lindsay Scott (exec.); Paul Oakenfold; Anthony "TC" Crawford; Joshua "J.D." Walker; Jeff Fenster; Mark Taylor; Tim Powell; Josh Crosby; Billy Mann; MachoPsycho; TMS; Timbaland; Jerome Harmon; Ivan Corraliza; Carl Ryden; Matt Serletic;
Cher chronology
Singles from Closer to the Truth
	"Woman's World"; Released: June 18, 2013; "I Hope You Find It"; Released: October 4, 2013; "Take It Like a Man"; Released: November 8, 2013; "I Walk Alone"; Released: April 25, 2014;

Closer to the Truth is the twenty-fifth studio album by American singer and actress Cher. It was released on September 20, 2013, by Warner Bros. Records. Opting to re-establish her music career, she began planning the project in 2011, shortly after her appearance in the movie Burlesque and the conclusion of her residency show at Caesars Palace. Work continued into 2012 and 2013. While the album was initially planned to be pop rock-oriented, Closer to the Truth ultimately became a prominently dance-inspired record. As executive producer, she enlisted longtime collaborator Mark Taylor to work alongside new producers such as Paul Oakenfold, Billy Mann, Timbaland and MachoPsycho to achieve Cher's desired sound.

Described by Cher as "very eclectic" and "her best album ever", Closer to the Truth is primarily a dance-pop record, yet it includes a broader range of various musical genres such as house, synth-pop, EDM, soft rock and country and contains influences by the music of the 1990s. The lyrical themes revolve largely around romance, feminism, individualism and self-empowerment. The album also features additional vocals and songwriting duties from several new partners, including singers Pink and Jake Shears.

The album received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, and was a success commercially, debuting and peaking at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 63,000 copies, becoming Cher's highest-peaking solo album on that chart. However, with her album Dancing Queen (2018) debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 with sales of 153,000 copies in its first week, that record is now a tie.^[1] As of February 2014, Closer to the Truth has sold 285,000 copies in the country according to Nielsen SoundScan.^[2] It was certified gold by Music Canada and silver by BPI. It charted within the top ten in Canada, Germany, Russia, Scotland, the UK, and the US as well as moderately throughout several other international territories.

"Woman's World" was released as the lead single from Closer to the Truth on June 18, 2013, in the United States and Canada, and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. The second single, "I Hope You Find It", was released on October 4, 2013, and charted strongly in several European national record charts. It was followed by singles "Take It Like a Man" and "I Walk Alone", both peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.^[3] Cher promoted Closer to the Truth with several television appearances and performances worldwide. She garnered widespread media attention when declined the invitation to perform at the 2014 Winter Olympics because of Russia's anti-LGBT sentiments.^[4] Later, Cher embarked on her sixth concert tour titled the Dressed to Kill Tour on March 22, 2014.

On March 30, 2024, it was announced by Dion Singer via Instagram that Closer To the Truth would be re-released on vinyl this summer. It was also announced that the previously dropped song “Will You Wait for Me” would be added to all streaming services.^[5]

On May 13, 2024, at midnight, the super deluxe edition of Closer To the Truth was unexpectedly released to all streaming services. ^[6]^[7]

^ Caulfield,Keith (October 7, 2018). "Cher Ties Solo-Career-Best Rank on Billboard 200 as 'Dancing Queen' Debuts at No. 3". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 25, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
^ "Cher Says Her Label Doesn't 'Care' About Her Latest Album". Billboard. February 6, 2014. Archived from the original on February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
^ Cite error: The named reference IWA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "Cher: I won't play Winter Olympics due to Russia's anti-gay laws". The Guardian. September 16, 2013. Archived from the original on January 14, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
^ Closer to the Truth (Super Deluxe Edition) by Cher on Apple Music, September 20, 2013, retrieved May 14, 2024

[Caulfield,Keith-1] Caulfield,Keith (October 7, 2018). "Cher Ties Solo-Career-Best Rank on Billboard 200 as 'Dancing Queen' Debuts at No. 3". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 25, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2018.

[Billboard-2] "Cher Says Her Label Doesn't 'Care' About Her Latest Album". Billboard. February 6, 2014. Archived from the original on February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.

[IWA-3] Cite error: The named reference IWA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[4] "Cher: I won't play Winter Olympics due to Russia's anti-gay laws". The Guardian. September 16, 2013. Archived from the original on January 14, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2014.

[5] "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 6, 2024.

[6] "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.

[7] Closer to the Truth (Super Deluxe Edition) by Cher on Apple Music, September 20, 2013, retrieved May 14, 2024

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