Mantras is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt. It was released on April 5, 2024, through Rounder Records and follows her debut studio album Expectations (2020).
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| Released | April 5, 2024 | |||
| Studio | The Shed (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
| Length | 43:57 | |||
| Label | Rounder | |||
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Background and singles
editMantras was recorded at The Shed in Nashville, Tennessee, and features production by Jake Finch and Collin Pastore. It stands as her most personal work to date[1] and describes the "full circle journey from self-sabotage to self-compassion", according to Pruitt.[2] Writing the record forced the singer to stop looking for "external validation" and instead turn her focus inward.[3]
The lead single "Blood Related" was released on November 17, 2023, and showcases Pruitt's signature introspective songwriting about the exploration of complex relationships.[1] The song was followed-up by "White Lies, White Jesus and You" on January 11, 2024, a protest song that deals with the "shedding" of "any remaining shame" caused by the church.[4] On February 22, she shared the song "All My Friends" which was inspired by a Christian Wiman poem and deals with the "evolution of beliefs" as well as the journey of self-discovery.[5] "Worst Case Scenario", a "personal manifesto" of acknowledging one's fears without giving them power, was released as the fourth single on March 14.[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Katie Pruitt, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "All My Friends" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "White Lies, White Jesus and You" | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Self Sabotage" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Leading Actress" (Pruitt, Josie Dunne, Will Honaker) | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Jealous of the Boys" | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Blood Related" | 3:40 |
| 7. | "Naive Again" | 4:18 |
| 8. | "The Waitress" | 3:18 |
| 9. | "Worst Case Scenario" | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Phases of the Moon" (Pruitt, John Williamson) | 4:48 |
| 11. | "Standstill" (Pruitt, Ruston Kelly) | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 43:57 | |
Personnel
editMusicians
- Katie Pruitt – lead vocals (all tracks), guitar (tracks 1–9, 11), background vocals (1, 3–11), keyboards (2, 5, 6), glockenspiel (7)
- Jake Finch – drums (tracks 1–9), bass guitar (1–7), guitar (1–3, 5, 6, 9), keyboards (1, 3, 5–8); background vocals, pedal steel (1); strings (3, 5, 6), banjo (3), glockenspiel (5), mandolin (6)
- Collin Pastore – guitar (tracks 1–3, 5–9), keyboards (1, 3, 5, 7, 8), pedal steel (1, 5), background vocals (1)
- Anthony da Costa – guitar (tracks 1–3, 9)
- Will Honaker – guitar, keyboards (track 4)
- Hadley Kennary – background vocals (tracks 5, 9)
- Camille Faulkner – strings (tracks 6–8)
- Jennifer Pruitt – background vocals (track 6)
- Taylor Ivey – bass guitar (track 10)
- Kevin McGowan – drums (track 10)
- Johnny Williamson – guitar (track 10)
- Kris Donegan – guitar (track 10)
- Dave Cohen – keyboards (track 10)
- Jess Nolan – background vocals (track 11)
- Laura Epling – string arrangement, strings (track 11)
- Maggie Chaffee – strings (track 11)
Technical
- Collin Pastore – production, mixing, recording (tracks 1–9)
- Jake Finch – production, recording (tracks 1–9)
- Will Honaker – production, recording (track 4)
- Jordan Lehning – production, recording (track 10)
- Mike Robinson – production, recording (track 11)
- Paul Blakemore – mastering
- Gary Paczosa – mixing (tracks 9–11), engineering (all tracks)
References
edit- ^ a b Major, Michael (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Returns With Anticipated New Album Mantras". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Lapierre, Megan (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Unveils Sophomore Album Mantras, North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt announces new LP Mantras & tour, shares "White Lies, White Jesus & You"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Trageser, Stephen (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Announces New LP, Releases "White Lies, White Jesus and You"". Nashville Scene. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Daykin, James (February 27, 2024). "Katie Pruitt drops new track "All My Friends" ahead of anticipated album Mantras release". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Major, Michael (March 14, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Debuts New Song "Worst Case Scenario"". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 30, 2024.