Woman is the debut studio album by Canadian/Danish R&B duo Rhye. The album was released worldwide on March 1, 2013, by Polydor Records, except in North America where it was released on March 5 through Loma Vista Recordings, Innovative Leisure, and Republic Records. The album's release followed the singles "Open" and "The Fall", both of which appear on the album.
Woman | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 1, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2011–12 | |||
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Genre | ||||
Length | 35:48 | |||
Label | ||||
Producer | Rhye | |||
Rhye chronology | ||||
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Singles from Woman | ||||
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Critical reception
editAggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.5/10[2] |
Metacritic | 79/100[3] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
Chicago Tribune | [5] |
The Guardian | [6] |
The Irish Times | [7] |
NME | 5/10[8] |
Pitchfork | 8.5/10[9] |
Rolling Stone | [10] |
Slant Magazine | [11] |
Spin | 8/10[12] |
Uncut | 8/10[13] |
Woman was very well received by critics, with many comparing the album's sound to the artist Sade. The album currently holds a 79/100 rating on Metacritic.[3]
The album was named a longlisted nominee for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize on June 13, 2013.[14]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Mike Milosh and Robin Hannibal
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Open" | 3:37 |
2. | "The Fall" | 3:45 |
3. | "Last Dance" | 3:27 |
4. | "Verse" | 2:52 |
5. | "Shed Some Blood" | 3:21 |
6. | "3 Days" | 4:16 |
7. | "One of Those Summer Days" | 4:33 |
8. | "Major Minor Love" | 3:56 |
9. | "Hunger" | 3:30 |
10. | "Woman" | 2:40 |
Total length: | 35:48 |
Charts
editWeekly charts
editChart (2013) | Peak positions |
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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[15] | 22 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[16] | 145 |
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[17] | 12 |
French Albums (SNEP)[18] | 146 |
UK Albums Chart (Official Charts Company)[19] | 143 |
US Billboard 200[20] | 55 |
Year-end charts
editChart (2013) | Positions |
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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[21] | 197 |
Personnel
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Music[22]
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Production[22]
Artwork and Design[22]
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References
edit- ^ Treble staff (April 24, 2014). "10 Essential Sophisti-pop albums". Treble. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Woman by Rhye reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "Reviews for Woman by Rhye". Metacritic. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Woman – Rhye". AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ Kot, Greg (March 4, 2013). "Album review: Rhye, 'Woman'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ Simpson, Dave (March 7, 2013). "Rhye: Woman – review". The Guardian. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ Carroll, Jim (March 1, 2013). "Rhye". The Irish Times. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ Renshaw, David (March 21, 2013). "Rhye – 'Woman'". NME. Archived from the original on March 24, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ Raymer, Miles (March 5, 2013). "Rhye: Woman". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ Hermes, Will (March 14, 2013). "Woman". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ Mainzer, Jordan (March 19, 2013). "Rhye: Woman". Slant Magazine. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ^ Walters, Barry (March 5, 2013). "Rhye, 'Woman' (Innovative Leisure/Loma Vista/Republic)". Spin. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "Rhye: Woman". Uncut (192): 76. May 2013.
- ^ "Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2013 Long List". Exclaim!, June 13, 2012.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Rhye – Woman" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Rhye – Woman" (in French). Hung Medien.
- ^ "Danishcharts.dk – Rhye – Woman". Hung Medien.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Rhye – Woman". Hung Medien.
- ^ "CHART: CLUK Update 16.03.2013 (wk10)". UK Albums Chart. Zobbel.de. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- ^ "Rhye Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 2013". Ultratop. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Rhye: Woman Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved August 26, 2015.