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  Studio Album · No. 3

Colour the Small One Songwriting Credits by Sia

2004 Astralwerks / Go! Beat 12 tracks 48 min

Produced by Samuel Dixon, Dan Carey

Astralwerks / Go! Beat Indie PopFolktronicaDowntempoElectronica
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sia carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Sia 0 tracksoutside writers
Sia's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
9
Lyricists
2
Producers
2004
Released
Data Insight

Colour the Small One was recorded in 2003 at Heliocentric Studios in Rye with Jimmy Hogarth producing, and it pares Sia's sound down to hushed, intimate songcraft. She co-wrote every track, sharing five of the original eleven with bassist Samuel Dixon and three with Hogarth, while Dan Carey contributed to the production and writing. Its lead single 'Breathe Me' became a cult hit after closing HBO's Six Feet Under, eclipsing the album's modest chart showing.

Sia's third studio album, released in Australia in 2004 and internationally in 2006 on Astralwerks and Go! Beat Records. Produced primarily by Samuel Dixon, the album is a continuation of her downtempo pop-soul sound and features collaborations with Beck and producer Dan Carey. Its lead single 'Breathe Me' became one of the most memorable licensed placements of the 2000s when it soundtracked the final scene of HBO's Six Feet Under in 2005, introducing Sia to a massive new audience. The international version included additional tracks not present on the Australian original.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Rewrite
Samuel DixonSia Samuel DixonSia Kate Isobelle Furler Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
2
Sunday
Samuel DixonSia Samuel DixonSia Kate Isobelle Furler Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
3
Breathe Me #71
Dan CareySia Dan CareySia Kate Isobelle Furler Dan Carey Sia (Lead Vocals)
4
The Bully
BeckSiaJimmy Hogarth Beck HansenSia Kate Isobelle FurlerJimmy Hogarth Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
5
Sweet Potato
Kevin CormackSiaJimmy Hogarth Kevin CormackSia Kate Isobelle FurlerJimmy Hogarth Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
6
Don't Bring Me Down
SiaBlair MacKichanSamuel Dixon Sia Kate Isobelle FurlerBlair MacKichanSamuel Dixon Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
7
Natale's Song
Samuel DixonSia Samuel DixonSia Kate Isobelle Furler Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
8
Butterflies
Kevin CormackSiaJimmy Hogarth Kevin CormackSia Kate Isobelle FurlerJimmy Hogarth Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
9
Moon
Samuel DixonSiaJimmy Hogarth Samuel DixonSia Kate Isobelle FurlerJimmy Hogarth Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
10
The Church of What's Happening Now
Samuel DixonSia Samuel DixonSia Kate Isobelle Furler Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
11
Numb
SiaFelix HowardJames McMillan Sia Kate Isobelle FurlerFelix HowardJames McMillan Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)
12
Where I Belong
Samuel DixonSia Samuel DixonSia Kate Isobelle Furler Jimmy Hogarth Sia (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

S
Sia
Writer · Vocals
On this album12 written
SK
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler
Writer
On this album12 written
SD
Samuel Dixon
Writer
On this album7 written
JH
Jimmy Hogarth
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
KC
Kevin Cormack
Writer
On this album2 written
DC
Dan Carey
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
B
Beck
Writer
On this album1 written
BH
Beck Hansen
Writer
On this album1 written
BM
Blair MacKichan
Writer
On this album1 written
FH
Felix Howard
Writer
On this album1 written
JM
James McMillan
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Colour the Small One

Did Sia write Colour the Small One herself?
Sia co-wrote every track on Colour the Small One. Her main co-writers were bassist Samuel Dixon, who shares five of the original eleven songs, and producer Jimmy Hogarth on three; Dan Carey also contributed. She did not write the album entirely alone but led its authorship.
Why is Sia's Breathe Me so famous?
'Breathe Me' became a cult hit after it soundtracked the series finale of HBO's Six Feet Under, far outgrowing its number 71 UK chart peak. The song's slow build and raw vocal turned it into Sia's signature early track. Its sync placement is widely credited with launching her international profile.
Who produced Sia's Colour the Small One?
Colour the Small One was produced by Jimmy Hogarth, who also co-wrote three tracks and played various instruments. It was recorded in 2003 at Heliocentric Studios in Rye. Dan Carey also contributed to the album's production and writing.
What genre is Colour the Small One?
Colour the Small One blends indie pop with folktronica, downtempo and electronica, built around acoustic textures and quiet vocals. It is gentler and more intimate than Sia's later pop work. Critics described it as acoustic, folk-tinged electronica.
How did Colour the Small One perform commercially?
The album had a modest reception on release, but its 2006 US re-release reached number 14 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums chart. 'Breathe Me' drove most of its later attention. Metacritic scored the album 77 out of 100.
When was Sia's Colour the Small One released?
Colour the Small One was released in Australia and the UK on January 19, 2004 and in the US on February 3, 2004. It is Sia's third studio album and runs about 48 minutes. It was issued through Go! Beat and later Astralwerks.

Sources

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