MZW
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MZW is the second solo album from Swedish singer and model Måns Zelmerlöw. The album fits more into the dance genre than pop as his debut album Stand By For... did. The album features 'Hope & Glory', Måns' entry into Melodifestivalen 2009
Melodifestivalen 2009
Melodifestivalen 2009 was a Swedish song contest held between February and March 2009. It was the selection for the 49th song to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, and was the 48th edition of Melodifestivalen...

, Sweden's selection process to decide their Eurovision entry. The album has peaked at number 1 on the Swedish album charts matching the success of the first album. Two single have so far charted from the album, Hope & Glory
Hope & Glory (song)
"Hope & Glory" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw. It was released as the first single from Måns' second studio album MZW in Sweden on February 25, 2009 and phtsically on March 4, 2009. The song served as Måns' Melodifestivalen 2009 entry coming eventual 4th place behind Malena...

, and Hold On.

Track listing

Standard Disc Edition:
  1. Hope & Glory
    Hope & Glory (song)
    "Hope & Glory" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw. It was released as the first single from Måns' second studio album MZW in Sweden on February 25, 2009 and phtsically on March 4, 2009. The song served as Måns' Melodifestivalen 2009 entry coming eventual 4th place behind Malena...

     - 3:02 (Henrik Wikström/Fredrik Kempe - Kempe/Måns Zelmerlöw)
  2. One Minute More - 2:59 (Zelmerlöw/Kempe/E.Ishi.Mughal - Kempe/Zelmerlöw)
  3. Freak Out - 3:38 (Zelmerlöw/Jason Gill/David Clewett)
  4. Impossible - 3:47 (Zelmerlöw/Dan Sundquist/Aleena Gibson)
  5. Find Love - 3:33 (Zelmerlöw/Ishi.Mughal/Michel Zitron)
  6. Rewind - 3:26 (Zelmerlöw/Gill/Clewett)
  7. Forever - 3:27 (Kempe - Zelmerlöw/Kempe)
  8. Saved Again - 2:59 (Kempe/Ishi.Mughal/Zelmerlöw - Zelmerlöw/Kempe)
  9. Home - 3:14 (Kempe/Ishi.Mughal/Zelmerlöw - Zelmerlöw/Kempe)
  10. A Stranger Saved My Life - 4:13 (Kempe - Kempe/Zelmerlöw)
  11. Whole New World - 3:43 (Zelmerlöw/Moh Denebi - Zelmerlöw)
  12. Hold On - 3:51 (Zelmerlöw/Gill/Clewett)
  13. Et Maintenant & Kids (Bonus Live Video) Et Maintenant: Gilbert Bécaud/Pierre Dalone


iTunes Deluxe Edition:
  1. Hope & Glory
    Hope & Glory (song)
    "Hope & Glory" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw. It was released as the first single from Måns' second studio album MZW in Sweden on February 25, 2009 and phtsically on March 4, 2009. The song served as Måns' Melodifestivalen 2009 entry coming eventual 4th place behind Malena...

     - 3:02 (Henrik Wikström/Fredrik Kempe - Kempe/Måns Zelmerlöw)
  2. One Minute More - 2:59 (Zelmerlöw/Kempe/E.Ishi.Mughal - Kempe/Zelmerlöw)
  3. Freak Out - 3:38 (Zelmerlöw/Jason Gill/David Clewett)
  4. Impossible - 3:47 (Zelmerlöw/Dan Sundquist/Aleena Gibson)
  5. Find Love - 3:33 (Zelmerlöw/Ishi.Mughal/Michel Zitron)
  6. Rewind - 3:26 (Zelmerlöw/Gill/Clewett)
  7. Forever - 3:27 (Kempe - Zelmerlöw/Kempe)
  8. Saved Again - 2:59 (Kempe/Ishi.Mughal/Zelmerlöw - Zelmerlöw/Kempe)
  9. Home - 3:14 (Kempe/Ishi.Mughal/Zelmerlöw - Zelmerlöw/Kempe)
  10. A Stranger Saved My Life - 4:13 (Kempe - Kempe/Zelmerlöw)
  11. Whole New World - 3:43 (Zelmerlöw/Moh Denebi - Zelmerlöw)
  12. Hold On - 3:51 (Zelmerlöw/Gill/Clewett)
  13. Hope and Glory (Acoustic Version) - 3:45 (Henrik Wikström/Fredrik Kempe - Kempe/Måns Zelmerlöw)
  14. Cara Mia
    Cara Mia (Måns Zelmerlöw song)
    "Cara Mia" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw. It was released as the first single from Måns' debut album Stand By For... in Sweden on February 28, 2007 digitally and later released as a CD single. The song served as Måns' Melodifestivalen 2007 entry coming eventual 3rd place...

     (Acoustic Version) - 4:02 (Henrik Wikström/Fredrik Kempe)
  15. Maniac (Acoustic Version) - 4:26 Michael Sembello)

Limited Edition

The limited edition was releases 1 week after the initial album release and does not differ musically from the standard edition. The only notable differences are that the text on the album cover is printed onto the case itself and not on the paper booklet. Also in the top left hand corner on the reverse of the case there is a Limited Edition number.

Singles

  • 'Hope & Glory
    Hope & Glory (song)
    "Hope & Glory" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw. It was released as the first single from Måns' second studio album MZW in Sweden on February 25, 2009 and phtsically on March 4, 2009. The song served as Måns' Melodifestivalen 2009 entry coming eventual 4th place behind Malena...

    ' is the first official single from the album. It was released on 25 February 2009 and entered the Swedish charts at 22 but peakes at number 2 due to promotion from the Melodifestivalen performances. 'Hope & Glory' was physically released as a single, the CD features an instrumental version of the track. The live performance from Melodifestivalen has served as the official video for the song.
  • 'Hold On' is the second official single from the album, the song has so far peaked at 22 on the Swedish charts. It was released on 3 June 2009 as a download only single. No official video has been made for the single.
  • 'Rewind' was released as single promoting the CD in Poland.

Release history

The album was released on March 25 in Sweden with the Limited edition 1 week later on 1 April 2009.
Region Date Label Format Version
Sweden March 25, 2009 Warner Music Sweden CD
Compact Disc
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/Digital Download
Original
April 1, 2009 Warner Music Sweden CD
Compact Disc
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Limited Edition
Poland April 27, 2009 Warner Music Poland CD
Compact Disc
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Original

Chart performance

The album debuted at number 4 in the Swedish charts upon release and only 8 weeks later did it peak at number 1.
Chart Country Provider(s) Peak
position
Certification
Swedish Albums Chart Sweden IFPI
IFPI
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1 Gold
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