The Baby is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Samia. It was released on August 28, 2020, via Grand Jury Music.
The Baby | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 28, 2020 | |||
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Length | 36:13 | |||
Language | English | |||
Label | Grand Jury | |||
Producer | Caleb Hinz, Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, Lars Stalfors | |||
Samia chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Baby | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 77/100 |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Line of Best Fit | 8/10[2] |
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NME[4] | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No Ripcord | 8/10[5] |
ourculture | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Paste | 7.9/10[7] |
Pitchfork | 7.9/10[8] |
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Background
editOn April 29, 2020, Samia released the single "Is There Something in the Movies?" along with a music video that featured Maya Hawke and Charlie Plummer.[10][11]
The album was announced on June 24, 2020, along with the second single "Fit N Full".[12][13] "Big Wheel" and "Stellate" were released as a double single on July 22, 2020.[14] "Triptych", the final single, was released on August 25, 2020.[15]
Post-release
editOn October 19, 2020, Samia released a full band version of "Is There Something in the Movies?".
On November 18, 2020, Samia released a music video for "Waverly", which starred Nick Cianci, Ethan Cohen and Olivia Nikkanen.[16]
On January 15, 2021, Samia released The Baby Reimagined, which consisted of covers and remixes of each of the songs from The Baby by fellow indie artists, including Palehound, Field Medic, Christian Lee Hutson, Briston Maroney and Bartees Strange among others.[17]
Critical reception
editThe Baby received positive reviews upon its release. Pitchfork gave the album a 7.9 out of 10.[18] Paste Magazine placed the album at number 43 on their list of the 50 Best Albums of 2020.[19]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Samia Finnerty
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pool" | 4:29 |
2. | "Fit N Full" | 2:46 |
3. | "Big Wheel" | 3:15 |
4. | "Limbo Bitch" | 3:20 |
5. | "Stellate" | 4:09 |
6. | "Triptych" | 3:06 |
No. | Title | Length |
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7. | "Does Not Heal" | 2:58 |
8. | "Waverly" | 2:49 |
9. | "Winnebago" | 2:44 |
10. | "Minnesota" | 3:01 |
11. | "Is There Something in the Movies?" | 3:30 |
Personnel
edit- Samia Finnerty – vocals, lyrics
- Caleb Hinz – production, engineering
- Jake Luppen – production
- Nathan Stocker – production, engineering
- Lars Stolfers – production, engineering, mixing at Lankershim Studios in Los Angeles, CA
- Joe LaPorta – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York, NY
- Aria Herbst – photography
- David Krammer – design
References
edit- ^ Donelson, Marcy. "The Baby – Samia". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Down, Lauren. "The Baby – Samia". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Murphy, John (30 August 2020). "The Baby – Samia". musicOMH. Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ O'Reilly, Caitlin (28 August 2020). "The Baby – Samia". NME. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Gordon, Ethan. "Quick Takes (August/September 2020)". No Ripcord. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Konstantinos, Pappis (30 August 2020). "Album Review: Samia, 'The Baby'". ourculture. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Manno, Lizzie. "Samia: The Baby Album Review". Paste. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Bardhan, Ashley. "Samia: The Baby Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ "Review: Samia - The Baby". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Robin (2020-04-29). "Samia's 'Is There Something In The Movies?' Carries A Profound Poignancy". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Samia Shares New Video Starring Stranger Things' Maya Hawke and Charlie Plummer". Pitchfork. 2020-04-29. Archived from the original on 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Samia Announces Debut Album The Baby, Shares Video for New Song". Pitchfork. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ grandjurymusic (2020-06-24). "Grand Jury Music - News - Samia announces debut album, The Baby, releases new single & music video "Fit N Full"". Grand Jury Music. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Samia - "Big Wheel" & "Stellate"". Stereogum. 2020-07-22. Archived from the original on 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Samia - "Triptych"". Stereogum. 2020-08-25. Archived from the original on 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ Samia: Waverly (Music), 2020-11-17, archived from the original on 2022-12-07, retrieved 2022-12-07
- ^ "Samia Announces Covers Album The Baby Reimagined, Shares "Is There Something in the Movies?" (Briston Maroney Version)". pastemagazine.com. 2020-12-01. Archived from the original on 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Samia : The Baby". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2020". www.pastemagazine.com. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.