Breakaway is the second solo album by English singer Kim Appleby, released in 1993 on Parlophone Records. It includes the singles "Light of the World", which reached number 41 in the UK Singles Chart, and "Breakaway", which reached number 56. The album only received a limited release and it failed to chart. It is Appleby's last studio album to date.
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Critical reception
In a review for Smash Hits, Hilary Chapman described the album as "perky pop", opining that "The slower numbers need a more powerful voice than [Appleby's], but she shines in the uptempo songs of hope and optimism."
Personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes.
Musicians
The following musicians performed on the album, though no specific role is listed in the liner notes:
Technical
All tracks produced and mixed by Tony Swain, except:
Track 1 additional production and remix by Phil Harding and Ian Curnow
Track 3 produced and mixed by Neal Slateford and Neil Davidge
Track 5 produced and mixed by Dancin' Danny D
Track 7 additional production and remix by James Richards
Mastered by Tim Young
Recording engineers & assistants: James Richards, Jeremy Allon, Andy Allan, Ren Swan, Richard Lengyel, Chris Bandy, Paul Stevens
Recorded at The Stable Block, The Townhouse, Maison Rouge, Eel Pie (London, England) & Coach House (Bristol, England)
Mixed at The Stable Block, Strongroom, Sarm East, Eel Pie, Select Sounds (London, England)
Laurence Stevens – sleeve design & typography
Kate Garner – photography