Patterns in Repeat is the eighth studio album by British singer-songwriter Laura Marling, released by Chrysalis Records and Partisan Records on 25 October 2024.[1] Marling co-produced the album with Dom Monks. It was supported by three singles: "Patterns", "No One's Gonna Love You Like I Can" and "Child of Mine".
| Patterns in Repeat | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 25 October 2024 | |||
| Studio | Marling's home studio, London Bert Jansch Studio, London Smilo Sound, New York | |||
| Length | 36:20 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer |
| |||
| Laura Marling chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Patterns in Repeat | ||||
| ||||
Background and recording
editPatterns in Repeat was written after the birth of Laura Marling's daughter in 2023.[1] The songs reflect on motherhood, ageing and the patterns that are passed down through family over generations.[2][3][4] The album opens with the sound of a man and a woman talking, alongside a baby cooing.[3][5]
It was recorded at Marling's home studio and at Bert Jansch Studio in London. Strings were recorded at Smilo Sound in Brooklyn, New York. Marling co-produced the album with Dom Monks.[6]
Release
editOn 10 July 2024, Marling released the single "Patterns", her first solo release in four years.[1] She simultaneously announced a pair of residencies at London's Hackney Church and New York's Bowery Ballroom, which would begin shortly following the album's release.[7] The single "No One's Gonna Love You Like I Can" was released on 21 August 2024.[8] A third single, "Child of Mine", was released on 24 September 2024.[9] The album was released on 25 October 2024 by Chrysalis Records and Partisan Records.[10]
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 8.3/10[12] |
| Metacritic | 92/100[11] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 9/10[13] |
| The Daily Telegraph |  [14] |
| DIY | [15] |
| The Independent | [4] |
| Mojo |  [16] |
| The Observer | [5] |
| Pitchfork | 8.3/10[3] |
| Uncut | 9/10[17] |
Patterns in Repeat was met with widespread critical acclaim. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 from reviews from professional critics, the album received a score of 92, based on 14 reviews.[11] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 8.3 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.[12]
Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph wrote, "Everything about this album suggests someone at peace, from the tone of voice to the smoothness of sound and transparency of lyrics. It strikes me as Marling's least ambitious yet most satisfying album, as if she has stopped trying to write self-consciously great songs and yet they still arrive, smaller but perfectly formed."[14] John Amen of No Depression noted that "Some listeners will miss the simmer and boil of earlier sets" but concluded that "Even if some of these tracks unfurl like a dream you soon forget, the sequence as a whole points to Marling’s versatility, how her experiences feed her art, and how she’s committed to embodying her one and fleeting life".[2]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Laura Marling, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Child of Mine" | 4:12 | |
| 2. | "Patterns" | 4:20 | |
| 3. | "Your Girl" | 3:30 | |
| 4. | "No One's Gonna Love You Like I Can" | 2:02 | |
| 5. | "The Shadows" | 3:30 | |
| 6. | "Interlude (Time Passages)" | 3:05 | |
| 7. | "Caroline" | 3:20 | |
| 8. | "Looking Back" |
| 3:04 |
| 9. | "Lullaby" | 2:47 | |
| 10. | "Patterns in Repeat" |
| 4:54 |
| 11. | "Lullaby" (instrumental) | 1:36 | |
| Total length: | 36:20 | ||
Personnel
editCredits adapted from the album's liner notes.[6]
- Laura Marling – lead vocals (1–5, 7–10), backing vocals (1–3, 5, 7–10), guitar (1–3, 5, 7–11), piano (1, 4), electric piano (3), Mellotron (1, 3, 6, 8), bass (2, 8), soft synths (6, 8), string machine (6), production, artwork
- Rob Moose – violin (1–3, 5, 7–11), viola (1–3, 5, 7–11), string arrangement (1–3, 5, 7–11), engineering
- Katt Newlon – cello (all tracks)
- Buck Meek – backing vocals (1)
- Maudie Marling – backing vocals (1, 9)
- Fred Wordsworth – horns (2)
- Harry Fausing Smith – violin (4, 10)
- Henry Rankin – viola, violin (4, 10)
- Dom Monks – synth bass (10), triangle (10), drum (10), cymbal (10), bouzouki (10), production, engineering, mixing
- Nick Pini – double bass (10)
- Matt Colton – mastering
- Tamsin Topolski – photography
- Rob Shuttleworth – design
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[18] | 126 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[19] | 85 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[20] | 9 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[21] | 13 |
| UK Americana Albums (OCC)[22] | 1 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[23] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Duran, Anagricel (10 July 2024). "Laura Marling announces new album 'Patterns In Repeat' with tender single 'Patterns'". NME. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b Amen, John (25 October 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Patterns in Repeat,' Laura Marling Finds Inspiration in Motherhood". No Depression. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b c D'Aprile, Marianela (25 October 2024). "Laura Marling: Patterns in Repeat Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b Brown, Helen (25 October 2024). "On Patterns in Repeat, Laura Marling happily departs from the Joni Mitchell motherhood narrative". The Independent. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Laura Marling: Patterns in Repeat review – a tender love letter to motherhood". The Observer. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b Patterns in Repeat (liner notes). Laura Marling. Chrysalis. 2024. BRV266.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Moderelli, Rob (10 July 2024). "Listen: Laura Marling Previews New Record 'Patterns in Repeat' With "Patterns"". Relix Media. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Carter, Daisy (21 August 2024). "Laura Marling is as intimate as ever on new single 'No One's Gonna Love You Like I Can'". DIY. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (24 September 2024). "Laura Marling – "Child Of Mine"". Stereogum. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "12 New Albums to Stream Today". Consequence. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Patterns in Repeat by Laura Marling Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Patterns in Repeat Signed by Laura Marling reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ James, Gareth (25 October 2024). "Laura Marling – Patterns In Repeat". Clash. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b McCormick, Neil (25 October 2024). "Don't retire, Laura Marling, you've just made your greatest album yet". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 25 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Carter, Daisy (25 October 2024). "Laura Marling - Patterns in Repeat review". DIY. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Currin, Grayson Haver (December 2024). "Laura Marling – Patterns in Repeat". Mojo. No. 373. p. 85.
- ^ Hughes, Rob (November 2024). "Laura Marling – Patterns in Repeat". Uncut. No. 331. p. 26.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Laura Marling – Patterns in Repeat" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Irish Albums Chart: 8 November 2024". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 November 2024.