Ballads (Despina Vandi album)

Ballads is the ninth studio album by Greek singer Despina Vandi, released in Greece and Cyprus on December 1, 2009, by Heaven Music. The album consists entirely of ballads, a departure from Vandi's typically dance-pop oriented material. The album features collaborations with songwriters such as Phoebus, Dimitris Kontopoulos, and Alex Papaconstantinou. Ballads explores themes of love, loss, and longing through emotionally driven lyrics and melodies. The album was a commercial success in Greece and Cyprus, achieving platinum certification. Notable singles from the album include "Adiko" and "Thelo."