10 milestones, accolades for Asa’s ‘Bed of Stone’ on its 10th anniversary

• Paris-born Nigerian singer and songwriter Bukola Elemide known has Asa released her album Bed of Stone on August 
• The album recently marked 10 years since its release to the critical acclaim and reviews 
• Celebrating Bed of Stone’s 10th year anniversary, TheRadar compiled 10 notable milestones and accolades received by the album 

The 14-track album released on August 25, 2014, under Naive Records, was recorded in the East Sussex area of the United Kingdom. 

Asa, in production of Bed of Stone,teamed up with a co-writer and producer, Blair MacKichan notable for working with Sia and Lily Allen.

Bed of Stone, as described by the record label hits ‘right to the heart,’ and follows the familiar folk sound Asa is known for. The sound similarity also is evident in comparison to her previous works— Asa, her debut and Beautiful Imperfection, her sophomore. 

Off the album, the track Dead Again was earlier released in May 2014. It was later in the album as the opening track, detailing a bitter love story with a piano ballad rhythm. 

Other popular tracks featured on the album include: Eyo, Moving On, Bed of Stone, Satan Be Gone and How Did Love Find Me? The album since its release has enjoyed critical acclaim and ratings. 

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, TheRadar curated 10 facts and milestones achieved by Asa’s Bed of Stone album since its release. 

‘Bed of Stone’: 10 accolades and milestones recorded in 10 years 

1. The album peaked at number 38 on the French Album Chart
2. It peaked 64 at the Swiss Albums Chart
3. Coming at number 9, Bed of Stone took its spot at French Digital Albums Chart
4. Pop Magazine had rated the album 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as “full and rounded music experience.”
5. 360 Submissions applauded Asa’s vocal delivery on Bed of Stone
6. Asa was compared to popular music bands and singers like Florence and the Machine, Alabama Shakes and The Civil Wars for her renditions on Bed of Stone. 
7. Udochukwu of Breaking Times rated Asa’s third album 8 out of 10, with the phrase “near masterpiece.”
8. The album ranked 44 on the French Physical Albums Chart
9. Some of the hits off the album include Eyo, Bed of Stone and Dead Again. 
10. Oscar Okeke of Lo Batan commended the lyrical content of the album and its musical style. 

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