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Charm is the upcoming third studio album by American singer-songwriter Clairo, set to be released on July 12, 2024. It is her first self-released studio album after her previous two albums were released by Fader and Republic respectively. It is the follow-up to her second album, Sling (2021).
Background
On July 16, 2021, Clairo released her second studio album Sling to critical acclaim, appearing on numerous "best albums of 2021" lists. [1] Critics praised Sling for Clairo's artistic progression and thematic songwriting that ponders future motherhood, domesticity and the responsibility of becoming a caregiver. [2] [3] Clairo embarked on the Sling tour in 2022 in support of the record. [4] During the tour, she suffered from sinus infections and an ear injury, before finishing the tour on October 4, 2022. [5] [6] In 2023, aside from collaborating with artists like Phoenix and Beabadoobee, [7] [8] Clairo also released two charity singles on Bandcamp, "For Now" with all proceeds directed to Everytown for Gun Safety and For The Gworls, [9] and "Lavender" to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders during the Israel–Hamas war. [10] A live EP, Live at Electric Lady, was released on May 12, 2023. [11]
In January 2024, Clairo started teasing a new album with a post on Instagram, captioning it "maybe this year". [12] In March, she shared an Instagram post captioned with emojis depicting the number three, a check mark, and a purple heart. [13] The post was interpreted by music publication The Forty-Five to mean that her third studio album was complete. [13] On May 7, she revealed a release date of May 23 for her new music via Instagram Stories. [14]
On May 23, Clairo announced that the album, titled Charm and produced by Leon Michels, was scheduled for release on July 12, while releasing its lead single, "Sexy to Someone". [15] [16] A press release accompanying the announcement of Charm described the album as "a collection of warm, '70s-inspired grooves that move lithely between jazz, psychedelic folk and soul". [17]
Recording
Charm was recorded at Allaire Studios in upstate New York near Woodstock and at Diamond Mine Recording in the New York City burough of Queens. [18] Cottrill previously worked with producer Jack Antonoff on Sling at Allaire Studios. [19] On Charm, production is instead undertaken by Leon Michels who had previously produced for jazz and soul artists such as Norah Jones, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Liam Bailey. [16] The album was recorded live on analog tape. [20]
Release and promotion
The first single from Charm to be released was "Sexy to Someone" on May 23, 2024. [21] Uproxx described the track as "flirty" while Rolling Stone said it was "a summer stunner with cozy production and whimsical instrumentation". [22] [23] "Nomad", the record second and last single, will be released on June 28, 2024. [24]
On May 29, Clairo announced two residencies for September in support of the album. [25] The Los Angeles residency will take place at the Fonda Theatre and the New York residency will take place at the Webster Hall. [26]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nomad" | 3:45 | |
| 2. | "Sexy to Someone" |
| 3:27 |
| 3. | "Second Nature" |
| 3:47 |
| 4. | "Slow Dance" |
| 3:54 |
| 5. | "Thank You" |
| 3:25 |
| 6. | "Terrapin" |
| 3:00 |
| 7. | "Juna" |
| 3:15 |
| 8. | "Add Up My Love" |
| 3:25 |
| 9. | "Echo" |
| 3:49 |
| 10. | "Glory of the Snow" |
| 2:50 |
| 11. | "Pier 4" |
| 3:25 |
| Total length: | 38:02 | ||
Vinyl LP track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nomad" | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Sexy to Someone" | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Second Nature" | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Slow Dance" | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Thank You" | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 18:18 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Terrapin" | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Juna" | 3:15 |
| 8. | "Add Up My Love" | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Echo" | 3:49 |
| 10. | "Glory of the Snow" | 2:50 |
| 11. | "Pier 4" | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 19:44 | |
References
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2021". The Guardian. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
- ^ Singh, Jay (July 16, 2021). "Sling is a true testament to Clairo's masterful songwriting talents". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (July 15, 2021). "Clairo – 'Sling' review: meditations on motherhood inspired by '70s greats". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (February 18, 2022). "Clairo debuts new song 'Nomad' on first night of US tour". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (July 30, 2022). "Clairo cancels last three shows of tour after tech mishap leads to ear injury". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Ross, Gemma (October 5, 2022). "Clairo live in London: a triumphant end to a trying tour". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (March 16, 2023). "Hear Clairo Join Phoenix for Atmospheric Remix of 'After Midnight'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (April 20, 2023). "Clairo Joins Beabadoobee for New Version of "Glue Song"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (April 3, 2023). "Clairo Shares New Benefit Song "For Now"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Pilley, Max (October 21, 2023). "Clairo releases new track 'Lavender' to raise aid funds for Gaza". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (May 12, 2023). "Clairo Takes Her Intimate Indie Gems to Electric Lady for Live EP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Graves, Shahlin (January 12, 2024). "Clairo teases new music for release this year..." Coup de Main. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Daly, Rhian (March 4, 2024). "It looks like Clairo has finished her third album". The Forty-Five. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (May 7, 2024). "Clairo announces new music out on May 23rd". Coup de Main. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announces New Album Charm, Shares New Song "Sexy to Someone"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Clairo Announces New Album Charm, Shares New Track: Stream". May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Has Announced Her Third Album with Early Teaser Single 'Sexy to Someone'". Dork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announces New Album Charm, Shares New Song "Sexy to Someone": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Clairo: 'This industry drains young women until they're not youthful any more'". The Guardian. July 13, 2021. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (May 23, 2024). "Clairo announces her third studio album, Charm". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announces New Album 'Charm': Hear "Sexy To Someone"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announced Her 'Charm' Album While Declaring She Just Wants To Be 'Sexy To Someone' In The Flirty First Single". Uproxx. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Returns With Summer Stunner 'Sexy to Someone,' Announces New Album 'Charm'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (June 18, 2024). "Clairo announces next single 'Nomad'". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Sharpe, Josh. "Clairo to Play Los Angeles and New York Residency". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 29, 2024). "Clairo Announces New York and Los Angeles Concerts". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
| Charm | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 12, 2024 | |||
| Studio |
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| Length | 38:02 | |||
| Producer | ||||
| Clairo chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Charm | ||||
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Charm is the upcoming third studio album by American singer-songwriter Clairo, set to be released on July 12, 2024. It is her first self-released studio album after her previous two albums were released by Fader and Republic respectively. It is the follow-up to her second album, Sling (2021).
Background
On July 16, 2021, Clairo released her second studio album Sling to critical acclaim, appearing on numerous "best albums of 2021" lists. [1] Critics praised Sling for Clairo's artistic progression and thematic songwriting that ponders future motherhood, domesticity and the responsibility of becoming a caregiver. [2] [3] Clairo embarked on the Sling tour in 2022 in support of the record. [4] During the tour, she suffered from sinus infections and an ear injury, before finishing the tour on October 4, 2022. [5] [6] In 2023, aside from collaborating with artists like Phoenix and Beabadoobee, [7] [8] Clairo also released two charity singles on Bandcamp, "For Now" with all proceeds directed to Everytown for Gun Safety and For The Gworls, [9] and "Lavender" to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders during the Israel–Hamas war. [10] A live EP, Live at Electric Lady, was released on May 12, 2023. [11]
In January 2024, Clairo started teasing a new album with a post on Instagram, captioning it "maybe this year". [12] In March, she shared an Instagram post captioned with emojis depicting the number three, a check mark, and a purple heart. [13] The post was interpreted by music publication The Forty-Five to mean that her third studio album was complete. [13] On May 7, she revealed a release date of May 23 for her new music via Instagram Stories. [14]
On May 23, Clairo announced that the album, titled Charm and produced by Leon Michels, was scheduled for release on July 12, while releasing its lead single, "Sexy to Someone". [15] [16] A press release accompanying the announcement of Charm described the album as "a collection of warm, '70s-inspired grooves that move lithely between jazz, psychedelic folk and soul". [17]
Recording
Charm was recorded at Allaire Studios in upstate New York near Woodstock and at Diamond Mine Recording in the New York City burough of Queens. [18] Cottrill previously worked with producer Jack Antonoff on Sling at Allaire Studios. [19] On Charm, production is instead undertaken by Leon Michels who had previously produced for jazz and soul artists such as Norah Jones, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Liam Bailey. [16] The album was recorded live on analog tape. [20]
Release and promotion
The first single from Charm to be released was "Sexy to Someone" on May 23, 2024. [21] Uproxx described the track as "flirty" while Rolling Stone said it was "a summer stunner with cozy production and whimsical instrumentation". [22] [23] "Nomad", the record second and last single, will be released on June 28, 2024. [24]
On May 29, Clairo announced two residencies for September in support of the album. [25] The Los Angeles residency will take place at the Fonda Theatre and the New York residency will take place at the Webster Hall. [26]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nomad" | 3:45 | |
| 2. | "Sexy to Someone" |
| 3:27 |
| 3. | "Second Nature" |
| 3:47 |
| 4. | "Slow Dance" |
| 3:54 |
| 5. | "Thank You" |
| 3:25 |
| 6. | "Terrapin" |
| 3:00 |
| 7. | "Juna" |
| 3:15 |
| 8. | "Add Up My Love" |
| 3:25 |
| 9. | "Echo" |
| 3:49 |
| 10. | "Glory of the Snow" |
| 2:50 |
| 11. | "Pier 4" |
| 3:25 |
| Total length: | 38:02 | ||
Vinyl LP track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nomad" | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Sexy to Someone" | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Second Nature" | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Slow Dance" | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Thank You" | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 18:18 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Terrapin" | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Juna" | 3:15 |
| 8. | "Add Up My Love" | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Echo" | 3:49 |
| 10. | "Glory of the Snow" | 2:50 |
| 11. | "Pier 4" | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 19:44 | |
References
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2021". The Guardian. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
- ^ Singh, Jay (July 16, 2021). "Sling is a true testament to Clairo's masterful songwriting talents". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (July 15, 2021). "Clairo – 'Sling' review: meditations on motherhood inspired by '70s greats". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (February 18, 2022). "Clairo debuts new song 'Nomad' on first night of US tour". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (July 30, 2022). "Clairo cancels last three shows of tour after tech mishap leads to ear injury". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Ross, Gemma (October 5, 2022). "Clairo live in London: a triumphant end to a trying tour". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (March 16, 2023). "Hear Clairo Join Phoenix for Atmospheric Remix of 'After Midnight'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (April 20, 2023). "Clairo Joins Beabadoobee for New Version of "Glue Song"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (April 3, 2023). "Clairo Shares New Benefit Song "For Now"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Pilley, Max (October 21, 2023). "Clairo releases new track 'Lavender' to raise aid funds for Gaza". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (May 12, 2023). "Clairo Takes Her Intimate Indie Gems to Electric Lady for Live EP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Graves, Shahlin (January 12, 2024). "Clairo teases new music for release this year..." Coup de Main. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Daly, Rhian (March 4, 2024). "It looks like Clairo has finished her third album". The Forty-Five. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (May 7, 2024). "Clairo announces new music out on May 23rd". Coup de Main. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announces New Album Charm, Shares New Song "Sexy to Someone"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Clairo Announces New Album Charm, Shares New Track: Stream". May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Has Announced Her Third Album with Early Teaser Single 'Sexy to Someone'". Dork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announces New Album Charm, Shares New Song "Sexy to Someone": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Clairo: 'This industry drains young women until they're not youthful any more'". The Guardian. July 13, 2021. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (May 23, 2024). "Clairo announces her third studio album, Charm". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announces New Album 'Charm': Hear "Sexy To Someone"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Announced Her 'Charm' Album While Declaring She Just Wants To Be 'Sexy To Someone' In The Flirty First Single". Uproxx. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (May 23, 2024). "Clairo Returns With Summer Stunner 'Sexy to Someone,' Announces New Album 'Charm'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (June 18, 2024). "Clairo announces next single 'Nomad'". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Sharpe, Josh. "Clairo to Play Los Angeles and New York Residency". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 29, 2024). "Clairo Announces New York and Los Angeles Concerts". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 31, 2024.