Album: Coverage

Overview
The album "Coverage" by Mandy Moore was released on October 21, 2003, by Epic Records. It is the fourth studio album by the American pop singer and starlet. The album features Moore's cover versions of timeless tunes from the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing her love for these classic tracks and the impact they have had on her as an artist. In this album, Moore shifts away from the bubblegum pop sound of her previous albums and adapts a more fully grown and sleek sound that highlights her growth as a singer and an artist.

Production and Song Selection
"Coverage" was produced by John Fields, who also took care of the majority of the instrumentations on the album. Moore and Fields chose 12 songs to cover, which were originally performed by musical icons such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Elton John, and Cat Stevens, to name a few. Moore has actually mentioned in interviews that these songs have considerably influenced her and played a crucial role in her personal growth and musical development. The decision to cover these songs was based upon her desire to commemorate the artists she matured listening to, along with to expose her fans to their work.

Track List and Style
The 12 track album starts with the song "Senses Working Overtime" by XTC. The album proceeds with Moore's renditions of songs such as "The Whole of the Moon" by The Waterboys, "Can We Still Be Friends" by Todd Rundgren, and "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" by Elton John. Moore likewise covers "Drop the Pilot" by Joan Armatrading and "Moonshadow" by Cat Stevens. One of the highlights of the album is Moore's performance of Joni Mitchell's "Help Me." The album concludes with reflective and emotional covers of tunes "Have a Little Faith in Me" by John Hiatt and "One Way or Another" by Blondie.

Throughout "Coverage", Moore's voice is both mellow and meaningful, checking out various musical categories, from easy rock to folk. The instrumentation and plan of the tunes have been kept to a basic and minimalistic design, showcasing Moore's vocal abilities and providing the tunes a fresh and modern-day spin.

Reception and Impact
"Coverage" received blended evaluations from music critics. Some applauded Moore's musical shift and her choice of tracks, while others felt that the album did not have originality and imagination as it comprised completely of cover songs. The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart and had actually offered around 291,000 copies in the United States by 2009, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Despite the mixed reviews, "Coverage" significantly contributed to Mandy Moore's improvement as an artist and her shift into the adult modern genre, which she continued to explore in her later albums.

Conclusion
Mandy Moore's "Coverage" is a distinct album that showcases her love and appreciation for the music of the 1970s and 1980s. It helped her to shift far from the bubblegum pop of her earlier years and towards a more mature, adult modern noise. Although the album received combined reviews, it stays an important part of Moore's advancement as an artist. In addition, the album highlights her fascinating voice and her ability to breathe new life into these all-time classics.