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The Winner's Journey is the debut studio album by Australian Idol 2007 winner Natalie Gauci. As opposed to the previous format of releasing the winner's album consisting of recordings of the winner's live performance on the show, the album is composed of full studio-recorded versions of songs performed by Gauci on the show, including her debut single "Here I Am".[3]

The Winner's Journey
Studio album by Natalie Gauci
Released	8 December 2007[1][2]
Recorded	Sony BMG Studios, Sydney 2007
Genre	Pop
Label	Sony BMG Australia
Producer	Ross Fraser (executive producer), John Foreman
Natalie Gauci chronology
Take It or Leave It (2006) The Winner's Journey (2007) I'm Ready (2010)
Singles from The Winner's Journey
"Here I Am" Released: 26 November 2007

The album also includes a bonus DVD which features an "exciting in-depth interview" with John Foreman (producer) and Ross Fraser (Sony BMG A&R); as she tells her story of her journey to Idol fame and demonstrates her unique song arrangements on piano.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]

Matthew Chisling from Allmusic gave The Winner's Journey a generally positive review, saying "What makes the album work is that the tunes included are a mixed bag of pop hits, jazz tunes, and rock ballads that Gauci effortlessly sings through. However, she manages to put her own stamp on many great tracks by incorporating her skills as a piano genius, putting dark spins on crowd favorites (such as "Apologize" and "Umbrella")." He also called it "a strong base for Gauci's next effort".[5]

Track listing

Charts and certifications

References

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