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Strip Me
North American edition cover
Studio album by
Natasha Bedingfield
Released7 December 2010 (2010-12-07)
Recorded2008–2010
Studio
  • Enemy Dojo (Calabasas, California)
  • Patriot (Denver, Colorado)
  • Henson Recording Studios, Sage, Sound Studios (Hollywood, California)
  • The Galt Line (North Hollywood, California)
  • John's Country Bunker, Hit and Run (Los Angeles, California)
  • Avatar, Rodeo Recording (New York City, New York)
  • Sub Zero (Santa Monica, California)
  • Sweatbox (Topanga, California)
  • Sphere (London, England)
Genre
Length48:59 (Strip Me)
56:04 (Strip Me Away)
Label
Producer
Natasha Bedingfield chronology
N.B.
(2007) 		Strip Me
(2010) 		Roll with Me
(2019)
Singles from Strip Me
  1. "Touch"
    Released: 18 May 2010
  2. "Strip Me"
    Released: 31 August 2010
Strip Me Away
European edition cover

Strip Me is the third studio album by the English singer and songwriter Natasha Bedingfield. It was released on 7 December 2010 by Phonogenic Records. "Touch" was released as the first single from the album on 18 May 2010 and "Strip Me" was released as the second single on 31 August 2010. Neither of the singles was successful on the US Billboard charts. The album's title song peaked at number twenty-three on the adult contemporary chart. The album debuted at number 103 on US Billboard 200 with 10,000 copies sold, a significant drop from her previous album, N.B., which debuted at number three selling 50,000 units.

In Europe, Strip Me was released in May 2011 under the title Strip Me Away, with more colourful artwork and an expanded list of tracks. It charted only in Germany and Switzerland.

Background and production

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Bedingfield finished recording the album in July 2010.[4] The project's title was unveiled on Bedingfield's official Twitter page on 15 July 2010.[5] She described the album as "be[ing] the next level from what I've already done....It's just more vibrant and exciting. And I can't wait for people to hear it."[4] In an interview with Billboard, Bedingfield said,

"I've titled the album Strip Me because its about stripping down who we are as humans. We're united about our needs, our desires and our pain, all the different things we go through together. Strip Me felt like it explains what the songs are about more than any other title I could think of. So it has a double meaning, but I think people kind of know me enough to know what I mean by it.[6]

The thirteen-track standard edition,[7] the twenty-one track deluxe edition[8] and pre-order bonus track editions[9] of the album were compiled from more than 50 songs[citation needed] which Bedingfield had written since touring. In an interview with PopEater she said, "I've been touring for so many years now that I wrote with my live gigs in mind. I wanted to write anthems that people could sing along to – things that were still personal, but definitely trying to find the best way to connect with people."[10] On the album, she worked with Andreas Kleerup, John Hill, Wyclef Jean, Salaam Remi, Ryan Tedder, Jonas Myrin, Eg White, and Sia.[11] None of the songs worked on with Jean, Remi or Furler made the final track listing, although all of the songs on the final track list were co-written by Bedingfield.[7] Additionally, Idolator revealed that Bedingfield had recorded a Ne-Yo-assisted duet titled "The Little Things", which was produced by StarGate, though it was not included on the final album either.[12] Bedingfield told fans in December 2010, via a recorded video message, that the album could be released elsewhere in the world later but for the near present she was focusing on America.[13]

Promotion

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Bedingfield's label, Epic Records, outlined plans for her to tour in the second half of 2010, in support of the album.[14] However, in September 2010, Billboard revealed that Bedingfield's tour plans were moved back into 2011 though no dates were confirmed.[6] Additionally, the singer announced that "Touch" would be used in TV commercials for Nivea skin care.[15][16] The album track "Can't Fall Down" was exclusively streamed via Billboard's official website on 3 December 2010.[6] Another song from the album, "Weightless", was made available to stream on the E! Online website.[17] Bedingfield promoted the album with performances of the title song on The Today Show on 7 December, Live with Regis and Kelly on 8 December, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 9 December 2010 as well as appearances on Chelsea Lately and Rachel Ray.[18] She was also announced on the line-up for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve concert hosted by Ryan Seacrest.[19] According to AOL online, Bedingfield also signed a promotion deal with Hotel Indigo which would see cross promotion of the hotel chain and album.[20] In January 2011, Bedingfield was invited to the head offices of Rolling Stone magazine, where she performed "Pocketful of Sunshine", "Soulmate" and "Strip Me".[21] To promote the album, Bedingfield announced her Less is More Tour, which began on 5 June and included 29 US cities.[22] The deluxe version of Strip Me subsequently included several audio and video recordings from the Less is More Tour dates.[23][8]

"Strip Me" and "A Little Too Much" became official theme songs for the films Morning Glory and Something Borrowed respectively, being used in both the trailers and in the films' ending credits.[24] "Neon Lights" was used in the end credits of the 2011 film What's Your Number?. "Recover" was later used to help promote State Farm in their State of Despair TV spot.[25]

Singles

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"Touch" was the album's lead single. The up-tempo song was written by Bedingfield, Julian Bunetta, and Steve Kipner, and produced by Bunetta and Kipner,[14][15] It was released to the iTunes Store on 18 May 2010.[26] It was sent to US mainstream radio stations on 29 June 2010.[27] The song peaked on the Canadian Hot 100 at number sixty.[28] However, it was later declared a buzz single by Bedingfield's official website and the album's "Strip Me" was revealed as the replacement lead single.[29] "Strip Me" was released to mainstream radio stations on 31 August 2010[27] and digital download on 21 September 2010.[30] "Strip Me" was moderately more successful, reaching number sixty-five in Canada and number ninety-one on the Billboard Hot 100.[31]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic60/100[32]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar[3]
California ChronicleStarStarStar[2]
Entertainment Weekly(C)[33]
Rolling StoneStarStarStarHalf star[34]
Slant MagazineStarStar[1]

At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received a weighted average score of 60, based on 4 reviews, which indicates "mixed or average reviews".[32] Mikael Wood of Entertainment Weekly gave Strip Me a C rating and wrote that it "plays like one long, increasingly desperate pep talk. The only breather? 'Unexpected Hero,' a lovely late-Beatles-style ballad."[33] The AllMusic editor, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, noted the album for "retaining [the] same blend of well-manicured R&B and European sophistication" of Bedingfield's first album and commented that she "plays it exceptionally safe, to the extent that she even tones down the self-empowerment of her first two records, preferring pristine blue-eyed soul and adult contemporary ballads, all tailored for an aspirational upscale lifestyle".[3] Slant Magazine's Jonathon Keefe found it "single-minded in its uplifting, inspirational tone", writing in conclusion that "Bedingfield uses her powerful voice to oversing most of her material, making Strip Me feel like even more of a sermon. It may not be the year's worst pop album, but it might just be the most exhausting and heavy-handed."[1]

Commercial performance

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Strip Me was originally due to be released on 9 November 2010;[35] however, it was pushed back to 7 December 2010.[36] It was Bedingfield's third album to be released in the United States and Canada and the second release by Bedingfield to be released exclusively in those territories, following Pocketful of Sunshine in 2008.[37] On 16 December 2010, the album made its US Billboard 200 chart debut at number 103, having sold just under 10,000 copies. It was a significant decline compared to Pocketful of Sunshine (2008), which debuted at number three having sold 50,000 copies.[38] It remained in the top 200 for just its opening week;[39] but re-appeared in 2011, on 15 January, at number 167, and climbed to number 157 the following week.[40]

Track listing

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Strip Me

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Strip Me – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Little Too Much"
Hill3:30
2."All I Need" (featuring Kevin Rudolf)
Shanks3:45
3."Strip Me"
  • Wilkins
  • Tedder
  • Bedingfield
3:29
4."Neon Lights"
  • Bedingfield
  • Tedder
  • Wilkins
  • Wilkins
  • Tedder
  • Bedingfield
3:44
5."Weightless"
  • Wilkins
  • Kipner
  • Bedingfield
3:55
6."Can't Fall Down"
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Andrew Frampton
  • Wilkins
  • Wilkins
  • Frampton
  • Kipner
  • Bedingfield
4:09
7."Try"
  • Bedingfield
  • Brisebois
  • Shanks
Shanks3:16
8."Touch"
  • Bunetta
  • Kipner
3:47
9."Run-Run-Run"
  • Bedingfield
  • Hill
  • Myrin
Hill3:06
10."Break Thru"
4:07
11."No Mozart"
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Frampton
  • Wilkins
  • Wilkins
  • Frampton
  • Kipner
  • Bedingfield
3:48
12."Recover"
Marshall Altman3:49
13."Weightless" (Less Is More Version)
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Wilkins
  • Merritt
Altman4:31
Total length:48:49
Strip Me – iTunes Store edition (bonus track)[9]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Easy" (Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield)
3:39
Total length:52:28
Strip Me – iTunes Store pre-order edition (bonus track)[9][33][41]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Unexpected Hero"
Carey3:22
Total length:52:11
Strip Me – Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)[8]
No.TitleLength
14."Easy" (Rascal Flatts feat. Natasha Bedingfield)3:39
15."Strip Me" (Less Is More Version)3:45
16."All I Need" (Less Is More Version)4:32
17."Can't Fall Down" (Less Is More Version)4:26
18."Strip Me" (Less Is More Version) (music video)3:53
19."All I Need" (Less Is More Version) (music video)3:53
20."Can't Fall Down" (Less Is More Version) (music video)4:22
21."Weightless" (Less Is More Version) (music video)4:39
Total length:79:58

Strip Me Away

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Outside of North America, Strip Me was released under the title Strip Me Away, with an amended track listing.[42]

Strip Me Away – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Pocketful of Sunshine"
  • Bedingfield
  • Brisebois
  • Shanks
Shanks3:23
2."Little Too Much"
  • Bedingfield
  • Hill
  • Myrin
Hill3:30
3."All I Need" (featuring Kevin Rudolf)
  • Bedingfield
  • Brisebois
  • Rudolf
  • Shanks
Shanks3:45
4."Strip Me"
  • Bedingfield
  • Tedder
  • Wilkins
  • Bedingfield
  • Tedder
  • Wilkins
3:29
5."Neon Lights"
  • Bedingfield
  • Tedder
  • Wilkins
  • Bedingfield
  • Tedder
  • Wilkins
3:44
6."Weightless"
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Merritt
  • Wilkins
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Wilkins
3:55
7."Can't Fall Down"
  • Bedingfield
  • Frampton
  • Kipner
  • Wilkins
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Wilkins
4:09
8."Try"
  • Bedingfield
  • Brisebois
  • Shanks
Shanks3:16
9."Touch"
  • Bedingfield
  • Bunetta
  • Kipner
  • Bunetta
  • Kipner
3:47
10."Run-Run-Run"
  • Bedingfield
  • Hill
  • Myrin
Hill3:06
11."Break Thru"
  • Bedingfield
  • Kleerup
  • Myrin
Kleerup4:07
12."No Mozart"
  • Bedingfield
  • Frampton
  • Kipner
  • Wilkins
  • Frampton
  • Kipner
  • Wilkins
3:48
13."Recover"
  • Bedingfield
  • White
Altman3:49
14."Weightless" (Less Is More Version)
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Merritt
  • Wilkins
Altman4:31
15."Put Your Arms Around Me"
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Frampton
  • Wilkins
  • Bedingfield
  • Kipner
  • Frampton
  • Wilkins
3:43
16."Unexpected Hero"
  • Bedingfield
  • Carey
Carey3:22
Total length:56:04
Strip Me Away – Germany iTunes Store edition (bonus tracks)[43]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
17."Piece of Your Heart"
J. R. Rotem3:47
18."Unwritten" (acoustic) (featuring Carney)  3:44
19."Pocketful of Sunshine" (music video)   
Strip Me Away – Deluxe edition (bonus DVD)[42]
No.TitleLength
1."Strip Me" (Less Is More Version) 
2."Weightless" (Less Is More Version) 
3."Can't Fall Down" (Less Is More Version) 
4."Run-Run-Run" (Less Is More Version) 
5."Pocketful of Sunshine" (music video) 
6."Strip Me" (music video) 

Sample credits

Personnel

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Taken from Barnes & Noble.[44]

Performance credits

Technical credits

Charts

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Release history

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List of release dates, showing region, edition, format, record label, catalog number and reference.
Region Date Edition Format(s) Label(s) Catalog Ref.
Canada 7 December 2010 Standard
Sony Music 886977442222 [47]
Deluxe Digital download 886977442223 [23]
United States Standard
  • CD
  • digital download
886977442222 [9]
Deluxe Digital download 886977442223 [8]
Austria 13 May 2011 Strip Me Away
Sony Music 88697912292 [48][49]
Germany [43]
Switzerland [49]

References

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Strip Me is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter , released on 7 December 2010 by and Phonogenic Records. The album was primarily produced by , Wayne Wilkins, and Steve Kipner, among others, and features 13 tracks that explore themes of , , and stripping away pretenses to reveal authentic emotions. Bedingfield described the title as representing a return to essential human experiences—such as needs, desires, and pain—that connect people, emphasizing authenticity over superficiality. Key singles from the album include "Touch," released as the on 18 May 2010, and the title track "Strip Me," which served as the second single on 31 August 2010 and peaked at number 91 on the US Hot 100. The album debuted at number 103 on the US , selling 10,000 copies in its first week, marking a decline from her previous release N.B.. Critically, Strip Me received mixed reviews, with praise for Bedingfield's catchy pop sensibilities and emotional delivery in tracks like "Run-Run-Run," but criticism for its formulaic production and overly inspirational tone that some found exhausting. Outlets such as noted her fun, soulful moments, while highlighted the dated sound and lack of depth despite the empowering intent.

Development

Background

Following the release of her second studio album, Pocketful of Sunshine, in 2008, Natasha Bedingfield began conceiving her third album during the late 2000s, seeking to craft a more personal and vibrant sound that delved into self-discovery and emotional authenticity. Personal life events significantly influenced the project's direction, particularly Bedingfield's marriage to American businessman Matt Robinson on March 21, 2009, in Malibu, California, which prompted deeper self-reflection and themes of vulnerability and empowerment. Bedingfield explained that her marriage was a big part of the inspiration for the album, as it involved stripping away layers to get to the core of who she is, shaping the album's focus on revealing core human experiences. Bedingfield announced the album's title, Strip Me, in July 2010 via , describing it as a return to essentials through honest and empowering lyrics that explore fragility alongside strength. She elaborated that the title represents "getting to the core of who you are" and addressing universal human emotions, including "painful stuff" for greater depth. Bedingfield drew from her time off to write and perform, including travels that nurtured a more bohemian perspective. The final selections varied by edition, with the standard version featuring 13 tracks and the deluxe edition expanding to 16.

Production

The recording sessions for Strip Me spanned from 2008 to 2010 and took place at multiple studios across , New York, and , including Henson Studios and Hit & Run Studios in Los Angeles, Avatar Studios in New York, and Sphere Studios in London. Additional sessions occurred at Enemy Dojo in , Sub Zero Studios in , and Patriot Studios in , Colorado. Key producers on the album included , who handled tracks such as the title song "Strip Me" and "Neon Lights"; Steve Kipner; ; John Hill; Julian Bunetta; and Andreas Kleerup. contributed as , vocal producer, and co-producer on several tracks, helping shape the album's sound. Mixing was overseen by engineers including Lars Fox on , with final mastering completed by Brian Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, . The deluxe edition of the album incorporates bonus tracks recorded during promotional efforts, such as the collaboration "Easy" with and an acoustic "Less Is More" version of "Strip Me."

Musical content

Style and composition

Strip Me is primarily a pop infused with R&B and elements, characterized by upbeat tempos and electronic production that create a vibrant, polished sound. The record blends mid-tempo ballads with energetic tracks, showcasing Bedingfield's versatile vocal delivery over processed textures and heavy mixing. Clocking in at 48:52 for the standard edition, it features a sequence that opens with the anthemic "Little Too Much" (3:30), establishing an uplifting tone that carries through the 's 13 tracks. The album's instrumentation highlights guitars, drums, and synths to achieve its dynamic feel, with producer John Hill contributing guitar and programming on several tracks for a layered, contemporary edge. Drummer provides rhythmic drive on key songs, while keyboards and synths from collaborators like and Wayne Wilkins add electronic depth and polish. This setup results in a sound that feels more mature and R&B-infused compared to Bedingfield's earlier bubblegum pop albums like , incorporating soulful and dance-oriented influences without fully departing from her inspirational pop roots. 's involvement, in particular, brings echo-heavy drum-machine arrangements that enhance the album's energetic tracks.

Lyrics and themes

Strip Me delves into core themes of self-empowerment, , relationships, and personal growth, emphasizing emotional authenticity across its tracks. The title track, "Strip Me," encapsulates this by symbolizing the process of peeling back superficial layers to expose one's inner essence, as Bedingfield described it as "stripping away the layers of who you are and getting down to the core of you," highlighting the importance of with oneself and others. This motif of raw exposure underscores the album's exploration of human desires and fears, portraying everyone as fundamentally connected despite external differences. Bedingfield co-wrote the majority of the album's songs, infusing them with introspective elements drawn from her personal reflections on brokenness and burdens. For instance, "Weightless" addresses resilience, serving as a personal challenge to release worldly weights and embrace freedom, with Bedingfield noting it stems from her own experiences of letting go of insignificant stresses to feel unburdened. In "All I Need," the focus shifts to and in relationships, celebrating self-sufficiency and unwavering in love as sufficient for fulfillment, even amid external chaos. Similarly, "Break Thru" evokes through its plea for a relational breakthrough, offering poetic encouragement to a struggling loved one by urging them to push through pain toward healing and connection. Compared to her earlier albums, Strip Me adopts a more tone, prioritizing vulnerable, empowering narratives that resonate with listeners seeking inspiration and . This evolution amplifies feminist undertones of inner strength and autonomy, though critical discourse on these aspects remains limited.

Marketing and release

Promotion

To build anticipation for Strip Me, Natasha Bedingfield partnered with for a promotional campaign featuring the "Touch" in television advertisements for products like Happy Sensation Body Lotion and Touch of Happiness Body Wash, launched in mid-2010. This extended to the 2010 AVP Happiness Tour, a event series visiting 12 U.S. cities, where the song served as the official anthem to spread themes of joy and connection. Bedingfield promoted the album through high-profile U.S. television appearances in late 2010, including a performance of the title track on The Today Show on December 7. She also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to discuss and perform material from the album on December 9. Songs from Strip Me were strategically placed in media to enhance visibility, with the title track featured in the 2010 film Morning Glory—appearing in its trailer, soundtrack, and end credits as the official theme—and in an episode of the TV series The Vampire Diaries (season 2, episode 13). Digital promotions included video interviews where Bedingfield emphasized the album's personal themes of , , and stripping away superficial elements to reveal authentic emotions, as explored in discussions about her songwriting process and inspirations like fragility and . In support of the launch, she launched the intimate "Less Is More Tour" on June 5, 2011, performing across 29 U.S. cities through July 16 to showcase the album's raw, acoustic-leaning sound. A European edition titled Strip Me Away, with expanded tracks and vibrant artwork, was released in May 2011, receiving limited regional promotion focused on select markets to reintroduce the project internationally.

Singles

"Touch" served as the lead single from Strip Me, released on May 18, 2010, exclusively as a digital download. The track peaked at number 60 on the Canadian Hot 100. Its , directed by Rich Lee, emphasized themes of connection and intimacy through dynamic visuals. The song was prominently featured in skincare campaigns, including promotions for Happy Sensation body lotion. The title track "Strip Me" followed as the second single, released on August 31, 2010. It achieved a peak position of number 91 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The accompanying music video premiered in October 2010, showcasing Bedingfield in a series of transformative outfits symbolizing vulnerability and strength. No additional official singles were issued from the album. Both singles were distributed primarily via digital downloads, with promotional CDs issued to radio stations and media outlets. The single artwork adopted a minimalist aesthetic with empowering imagery, such as close-up portraits of Bedingfield conveying confidence and raw emotion. Bedingfield promoted the singles through live TV performances on programs like The Today Show.

Reception

Critical response

Upon its release, Strip Me received mixed reviews from music critics, with an aggregate score of 60 out of 100 on based on four reviews, indicating "mixed or average" reception. AllMusic's awarded the album three out of five stars, praising its "pristine and adult contemporary ballads" while noting that Bedingfield "plays it exceptionally safe" compared to the self-empowerment themes of her earlier work. Similarly, gave it 3.5 out of five stars, highlighting the title track as a "bouncy female-empowerment anthem" akin to her hit "" and commending Bedingfield's soulful delivery on tracks like "Run-Run-Run" as well as her energetic collaboration on "Weightless." Critics also pointed to perceived shortcomings in the album's consistency and depth. Entertainment Weekly's Mikael Wood assigned it a C grade, describing Strip Me as playing "like one long, increasingly desperate pep talk," though he singled out "Unexpected Hero" as a standout "lovely late-Beatles-style ." Slant Magazine's Jonathan Keefe rated it two out of five stars, criticizing its "single-minded" uplifting tone as exhausting and heavy-handed, questioning whether Bedingfield could explore beyond inspirational pop. Overall, reviewers frequently compared Strip Me to Bedingfield's prior albums, appreciating its motifs and polished production but faulting it for formulaic elements and a lack of innovation in the pop genre. No major critical reassessments have emerged since 2011.

Commercial performance

Strip Me debuted at number 103 on the US chart in December 2010, selling 13,000 copies during its first week. This represented a sharp decline from Bedingfield's previous , N.B., which entered the chart at number 3 with first-week sales of 50,000 units. The release timing during the holiday season, amid competition from dominant Christmas albums such as Susan Boyle's The Gift, limited its chart impact and overall visibility. No certifications were reported for the in any market. Internationally, the project saw modest performance with the expanded edition, Strip Me Away, released in 2011. It peaked at number 45 on the German Albums Chart upon its entry on May 27, 2011. In , Strip Me Away debuted and peaked at number 42 on the Swiss Albums Chart on May 29, 2011, spending two weeks in the top 100. The album's commercial reception was hindered by its delayed US rollout from an initial November target to December, further reducing promotional momentum.

Track listings

Standard edition

The standard edition of Strip Me, released on December 7, 2010, by and Phonogenic, features 13 studio tracks with a total runtime of 48:59. This configuration was the primary international release, with minimal regional variations outside of bonus content in select markets. The album blends pop and electronic elements, with the title track serving as a key example of themes through its lyrics about and strength.
No.TitleDurationWriter(s)Producer(s)
1Little Too Much3:30, John HillJohn Hill
2All I Need (featuring )3:45, Danielle Brisebois,
3Strip Me3:30, , Wayne Wilkins, Wayne Wilkins
4Neon Lights3:44, Jonas Myrin, Steve Kipner, Wayne Wilkins
5Weightless3:56,
6Can't Fall Down4:10,
7Try3:17,
8Touch3:47, Julian Bunetta, Steve KipnerJulian Bunetta, Steve Kipner
9Run-Run-Run3:07, John HillJohn Hill
10Break Thru4:07, Anders Hansson, KleerupKleerup
11No Mozart3:48, , Wayne WilkinsWayne Wilkins
12Recover3:49, Marshall AltmanMarshall Altman
13Weightless (Less Is More Version)4:31, Marshall Altman
Note: Writer and producer credits are listed where specifically attributed to individual tracks; Natasha Bedingfield is a co-writer on all tracks.

Deluxe edition

The deluxe edition of Strip Me, titled Strip Me Away, was released exclusively in on May 13, 2011, as a CD/DVD bundle by and Phonogenic Records, expanding the original album to appeal to fans with a mix of new bonuses and previous hits. One common configuration of this version builds on the standard 13-track edition by incorporating additional tracks such as "" (3:23), "Unexpected Hero" (3:26), and either a live version of "Strip Me" or "Put Your Arms Around Me" (3:42), resulting in a 16-track CD totaling approximately 59 minutes. The added tracks draw from Bedingfield's prior releases, such as the 2008 hit "" from her second album N.B., to broaden accessibility for international audiences. Complementing the audio content, the DVD features the music video for "Strip Me," alongside "Less Is More" acoustic performances of "Strip Me" (3:56), "Weightless" (4:45), "Can't Fall Down" (4:24), "Run-Run-Run" (3:40), and "Pocketful of Sunshine" (3:08), presented in format for enhanced visual engagement. Certain digital bundles extend the edition further to 21 tracks (79:58 total), incorporating acoustic renditions, remixes, and behind-the-scenes footage from promotional sessions, though these were not part of the physical CD/DVD release. The inclusion of remixes and live elements aims to provide a more immersive experience, highlighting Bedingfield's evolving pop style. Unique to this edition are credits for additional live recordings captured during 2010-2011 sessions, featuring contributions from producers like John Hill on bonus mixes and live engineering by teams involved in the European tour promotions. This contrasts with the standard edition's focus on studio tracks, emphasizing the deluxe's role in bridging Bedingfield's discography for a comprehensive .
No.TitleDuration
13:23
2Little Too Much3:29
3All I Need (featuring )3:44
4Strip Me3:29
5Neon Lights3:42
6Weightless3:56
7Can't Fall Down4:09
8Try3:16
9Touch3:46
10Run-Run-Run3:06
11Break Thru4:06
12No 3:47
13Recover3:48
14Unexpected Hero3:22
15Strip Me (Live)4:10
16Weightless (Less Is More Version)4:31
Note: Track listing based on digital configuration; physical editions may vary slightly in bonus tracks and durations.

Credits

Musicians

Natasha Bedingfield performed lead and background vocals on all tracks of Strip Me, providing the album's central vocal presence and emphasizing her solo artistic focus, with no prominent guest lead vocalists except for the featured appearance of Kevin Rudolf on "All I Need." The album incorporates contributions from renowned session musicians, including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, who played on multiple tracks such as "Try," bringing a dynamic percussion element to the recordings. Guitarist John Hill contributed guitars to several songs, including "Run-Run-Run" and "Little Too Much," adding layered rhythmic and melodic textures. Keyboardist and producer performed keyboards on the title track "Strip Me," enhancing its introspective pop arrangement with subtle electronic and elements. Other contributors included string sections arranged by musicians such as Stephan Hovsepian and Zane Carney on certain recordings, contributing orchestral swells to tracks like the title song. While the album credits highlight these key performers, some session players may remain uncredited in available , reflecting standard practices in pop production at the time.

Technical personnel

The production team for Strip Me included prominent producers such as Steve Kipner, who handled percussion, production, and programming on tracks like "Single" and "Touch"; , responsible for production on "Try" and "All I Need"; , who produced and programmed the title track "Strip Me" alongside Wayne Wilkins; Julian Bunetta, who produced and mixed "Love Like This"; John Hill for "Run Run Run" and "Little Too Much"; Kleerup for "Smile"; and Marshall Altman for bonus tracks like "Recover". Engineering duties were led by Lars Fox, who performed Pro Tools editing across multiple tracks, with additional contributions from David Glass on vocal engineering, Henrik Gustafsson on track-specific recording, on engineering for "Strip Me," and Eric Robinson on engineering and mixing for bonus material. Mixing engineers encompassed Michael Brauer for tracks like "Unexpected Hero," Mark "Spike" Stent for "Strip Me" and "Weightless," for "Can Feel You" and "Break Thru," and Jeff Rothschild for Shanks-produced songs. also assisted with mixing on select tracks he produced. Mastering was handled by Brian "Big Bass" Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, California. A&R coordination was managed by personnel, with serving as overseeing the overall project. Recording sessions occurred at various facilities, including The Village in , in New York, and Metropolis Studios in , among others such as Avatar Studios, Henson Studios, and Patriot Studios.

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Strip Me achieved modest positions on select international weekly album charts following its release. , the album debuted and peaked at number 103 on the chart in the issue dated December 25, 2010.
Chart (2010–2011)Peak positionWeeks on chart
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)453
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)422
Billboard 2001031
The album did not enter the despite Bedingfield's British origins. The album did not chart on the Canadian Albums Chart.

Sales and certifications

In the United States, Strip Me debuted at number 103 on the chart, selling 10,000 copies in its first week. This represented a significant decline compared to Bedingfield's previous album, Pocketful of Sunshine, which debuted with 50,000 copies sold. The album did not achieve any certifications from the (RIAA), and no international certifications have been reported from organizations such as or the (BPI). Comprehensive total sales figures beyond the debut week are not publicly detailed in industry reports. As of 2025, tracks from Strip Me have accumulated millions of streams on platforms like (e.g., the title track has over 9 million streams), though there has been no notable resurgence in overall streaming or sales post-2011, contributing to its modest long-term market impact.

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
December 7, 2010CD, digital downloadEpic, Phonogenic
December 7, 2010CD, digital downloadEpic, Phonogenic
December 7, 2010Digital download (Deluxe)Epic, Phonogenic
Austria, , , UKMay 13, 2011CD, digital download (as Strip Me Away), Phonogenic

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