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Sia - This Is Acting

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This Is Acting is the seventh studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Sia, released in 2016. Its songs were written or recorded from material originally intended for other performers, giving the album a collection-like character rather than a single narrative concept. The record includes the singles "Alive," "Cheap Thrills," and "The Greatest," and presents Sia's pop vocals within electronic, dance-pop, and contemporary radio-oriented production.

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When was Sia’s This Is Acting released?

This Is Acting was released in 2016. It is Sia’s seventh studio album and is built from songs connected to other performers.

Why is the album called This Is Acting?

The title reflects the fact that many songs were written or recorded for other artists before Sia performed them herself. The album therefore has a collected, performance-based character rather than one continuous story.

Is This Is Acting a concept album?

It is not presented as a single narrative concept. Its songs were drawn from material intended for different performers, which gives the album a deliberately varied collection-like feel.

What makes Sia’s role on This Is Acting unusual?

Sia sings material that was originally intended for other performers, making the album a showcase of her ability to reinterpret songs. The record sits within pop while highlighting her work as both songwriter and vocalist.

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