Thirstier
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| Released | July 30, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Studio | Middle Farm Studios, UK | |||
| Genre | Rock, synth-pop[1][2] | |||
| Length | 35:20 | |||
| Label | Merge | |||
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| Singles from Thirstier | ||||
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Thirstier is the fifth studio album by American musician Torres. It was released on July 30, 2021, through Merge Records.[3]
Background and release[edit]
Thirstier follows Torres's 2020 album, Silver Tongue. Recorded in fall 2020 at Middle Farm Studios, UK, the album was produced by Torres with her long-time collaborators Rob Ellis and Peter Miles.[3] It was mixed by TJ Allen.[4] The record was announced in May 2021, alongside the cover-art and tracklist.[5] The second track "Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My Head" was served as the first single from the album on 12 May.[3] The title track was released as the album's second single on 14 July.[6] Thirstier was released on 30 July 2021 by Merge Records.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.8/10[7] |
| Metacritic | 81/100[8] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Clash | 8/10[9] |
| DIY | [10] |
| musicOMH | [11] |
| NME | [12] |
| Paste | 7.9/10[2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10[13] |
| Slant Magazine | [14] |
| Under the Radar |   [15] |
At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 81, based on 14 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[8] At AnyDecentMusic?, which collates album reviews from websites, magazines and newspapers, they gave the release a 7.8 out of 10, based on a critical consensus of 15 reviews.[7]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks have been written and produced by Torres and Rob Ellis.[4]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Are You Sleepwalking?" | 2:40 |
| 2. | "Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My Head" | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Constant Tomorrowland" | 2:40 |
| 4. | "Drive Me" | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Big Leap" | 3:00 |
| 6. | "Hug from a Dinosaur" | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Thirstier" | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Kiss the Corners" | 3:45 |
| 9. | "Hand in the Air" | 3:43 |
| 10. | "Keep the Devil Out" | 4:06 |
| Total length: | 35:20 | |
Personnel[edit]
- Mackenzie Scott – vocalist, producer, writer
- Rob Ellis – producer, writer
- TJ Allen – mixing
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[16] | 58 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Phares, Heather. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Johnson, Ellen (July 29, 2021). "Torres the Pleasure-Seeker Emerges on New LP Thirstier". Paste. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Kreps, Daniel (May 12, 2021). "Torres Announces 'Post-Plague Celebration' Album 'Thirstier'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "Torres – Thirstier". Tidal. July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (May 12, 2021). "Torres Announces New Album Thirstier, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Blisten, Joe (July 14, 2021). "Torres Previews New Album 'Thirstier' With Booming Title-Track". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "AnyDecentMusic? Review". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Neale, Matthew (June 28, 2021). "Tores – Thirstier". Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Goggins, Joe (January 30, 2020). "Album Review: Torres – Thirstier". DIY. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Murphy, John (July 30, 2021). "Torres – Thirstier". musicOMH. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Hunt, El (July 28, 2021). "Torres – 'Thirstier' review: a restless, exploratory ode to moments of everyday magic". NME. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Schonfeld, Zach (July 29, 2021). "Torres – Thirstier". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Mason, Eric (July 26, 2021). "Music Review: Torres's Thirstier Revels in a Contrast Between Introspection and Drama". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Campbell, Caleb (July 30, 2021). "Torres -Thirstier". Under the Radar. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 23, 2021.