Polaroid Lovers is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz. It was released on January 26, 2024, by Rounder Records. The album was produced by Daniel Tashian.
| Polaroid Lovers | ||||
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| Released | January 26, 2024 | |||
| Studio | Sound Emporium (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
| Length | 43:35 | |||
| Label | Rounder | |||
| Producer | Daniel Tashian | |||
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Background
editJarosz began writing the album after she relocated from New York City to Nashville, Tennessee. Jarosz collaborated with songwriters Daniel Tashian, Ruston Kelly, and Natalie Hemby, with Tashian producing the album. Michael Maejor of BroadwayWorld wrote that this writing process "evolved to include a much richer and more electric sound" in the songs.[1]
Promotion
editThe album's lead single, "Jealous Moon", was released on September 7, 2023 simultaneously with the album's announcement. Of the song, Jarosz said in a press release that the song was "about the times when the parts of ourselves that we try to keep hidden rise to the surface, and we have no choice but to ride the wave", further elaborating that the lyrics were "a moment of self-reflection and a promise to keep showing up even when things get tough" as opposed to an end of a relationship.[2]
The second single, "Columbus & 89th", was released on October 10, 2023.[3] An accompanying music video filmed on the Upper West Side of New York City was released to promote the song.[4] Jarosz later performed the song on CBS Saturday Morning on December 16, 2023.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jealous Moon" | 4:24 | |
| 2. | "When the Lights Go Out" | 3:15 | |
| 3. | "Runaway Train" |
| 3:00 |
| 4. | "The Way It Is Now" |
| 3:46 |
| 5. | "Dying Ember" |
| 3:37 |
| 6. | "Columbus & 89th" |
| 4:15 |
| 7. | "Take the High Road" |
| 4:35 |
| 8. | "Don't Break Down on Me" |
| 3:54 |
| 9. | "Days Can Turn Around" |
| 3:58 |
| 10. | "Good at What I Can Do" |
| 3:47 |
| 11. | "Mezcal and Lime" |
| 5:04 |
| Total length: | 43:35 | ||
Personnel
editMusicians
- Sarah Jarosz – vocals, octave mandolin, acoustic guitar, electric octave mandolin, mandolin, banjo
- Daniel Tashian – acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, piano, keyboards, harmony vocals
- Jeff Picker – bass guitar, fretless bass guitar, upright bass
- Fred Eltringham – drums, percussion
- Justin Schipper – pedal steel
- Tom Bukovac – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, rubber bridge guitar (tracks 1–3, 7, 8, 11); organ (1)
- Jon Randall – harmony vocals (tracks 3, 8)
- Rob Mcnelley – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, resonator guitar (tracks 4–6, 9, 10)
- Emmanuel Valdez – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, additional rubber bridge guitar (tracks 6, 8, 9)
Technical
- Daniel Tashian – production
- Paul Blakemore – mastering
- Justin Francis – mixing, engineering
- Gena Johnson – additional engineering
- Louis Remenapp – engineering assistance
- Skyler Chuckry – engineering assistance
Visuals
- Shervin Lainez – photography
- Sage LaMonica – package design
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[6] | 45 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 33 |
References
edit- ^ Major, Michael (September 7, 2023). "Sarah Jarosz Shares Shares New Single From 'Polaroid Lovers' Album". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (September 8, 2023). "Sarah Jarosz Previews New Album With "Jealous Moon"". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Teitz, Alex (October 10, 2023). "Sarah Jarosz – Columbus & 89th". FEMMUSIC.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Saltonstall, Gus (October 17, 2023). "Music Video: Grammy-Award-Winning Artist's New Ode to the UWS: 'Columbus & 89th Street'". West Side Rag. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Saturday Sessions: Sarah Jarosz performs "Columbus & 89th" - CBS News". CBS News. December 16, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 3, 2024.