Right Now (Atomic Kitten album)

Right Now is the debut studio album by English girl group Atomic Kitten. It was initially released in Japan by Virgin Records on 16 March 2000, followed by a domestic release in the United Kingdom through Innocent Records in October, and later received an international release in August 2001. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark members and Atomic Kitten founders, Andy McCluskey and Stuart Kershaw, were among the album's principal songwriters, with additional contributions from producers including Damien Mendis, Stuart Bradbury, Simon Franglen, Cutfather & Joe, Absolute, and others.

The album received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its catchy pop sound and infectious hooks, while others criticized its production and songwriting as thin or overly commercial. Right Now initially charted modestly in the UK, putting the group at risk of being dropped by their record label, but its 2001 reissue, featuring vocals from new member Jenny Frost, topped the UK Albums Chart, remained in the top 100 for thirty-seven weeks, earned double platinum certification, and also achieved strong international chart success and certifications across Europe, New Zealand, and South Africa.

After a series of early singles and moderate success with the album’s title track, "See Ya", and "I Want Your Love," Atomic Kitten achieved a major breakthrough with a re-recorded version of their song "Whole Again", which topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and became an international hit. This success led to several additional hit singles such as the Bangles cover "Eternal Flame", also a UK number-one, and "You Are", both of which charted strongly in multiple countries. To further promote the album, the band embarked on the Right Here, Right Now Tour from 2001 to 2002.