
This Is Acting is the upcoming seventh studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Sia, scheduled to be released on 29 January 2016. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single, “Alive” on 24 September 2015.
During an online chat with fans in April 2015, Sia revealed that the album would “probably” be released in early 2016, but possibly before the end of 2015. In September 2015, Sia confirmed the album’s lead single “Alive” would be released later that month and was originally written for Adele; the British singer and songwriter co-wrote but “rejected” the song at the last minute. The album’s release date, 29 January 2016, was confirmed in early November 2015.
“Bird Set Free” was released as the first promotional single along with the pre-order of the album on November 4, 2015. The song was originally written for Pitch Perfect 2 but it was rejected in favor of “Flashlight”. The song was then pitched to Rihanna. After being rejected, it was then recorded by Adele but did not make the cut for her third studio album, 25.
“One Million Bullets” was released as the second promotional single on November 27, 2015. The song is the only one on the album that was not written for another artist.
“Cheap Thrills” was announced as the album’s third promotional release and was released on December 16, 2015. The song was one of two tracks rejected by Rihanna who, as Furler described, was a no-show at the recording sessions.
“Reaper” was released as the fourth promotional single on January 7, 2016. The song was written by herself and Kanye West for Rihanna, but Sia decided to keep it.
“Unstoppable” was released as the fifth and final promotional single on January 21, 2016.
Tracklist:
1.Bird Set Free
2.Alive
3.One Million Bullets
4.Move Your Body
5.Unstoppable
6.Cheap Thrills
7.Reaper
8.House On Fire
9.Footprints
10.Sweet Design
11.Broken Glass
12.Space Between
Target Edition
1.First Fighting a Sandstorm
2.Summer Rain
OVERALL RATING





4½ stars