When I'm Alone (Girlpuppy album)

When I'm Alone
Studio album by
Girlpuppy
ReleasedOctober 28,  2022 (2022-10-28)
Studio
Genreindie rock, indie pop, indie folk
Length44:22
LabelRoyal Mountain
ProducerSamuel Acchione
Singles from When I'm Alone
  1. "Wish"
    Released: July 19, 2022
  2. "I Want to Be There"
    Released: August 10, 2022
  3. "Destroyer"
    Released: September 6, 2022
  4. "Teenage Dream"
    Released: October 5, 2022

When I'm Alone is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Girlpuppy. The album was released on October 28, 2022 via Royal Mountain Records.[1]

Singles

When I'm Alone was announced on July 19, 2022 alongside the release of lead single, "Wish", which was accompanied by a music video directed by Matt Swinsky and Eat Humans.[2] The second single, "I Want to Be There", was released on August 10, 2022.[3] The third single, "Destroyer", was released on September 6, 2022 along with a music video directed by Matt Swinsky,[4] and the fourth single, "Teenage Dream", was released on October 5, 2022.[5]

Influences

Girlpuppy was influenced by The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack while making the album along with the novel Daisy Jones & The Six. Her friends and family were also an influence as her best friend is referenced in the song "Emma Marie" and her brother is referenced in the songs "Denver" and "I Want to Be There". Becca Harvey also cited the band Grizzly Bear, specifically the song "On a Neck, On a Spit", as an influence of the album as well.[6]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[7]
Exclaim7/10[8]
The Line of Best Fit7/10[9]
Medium7/10[10]
Narc3.5/5[11]
Under the Radar7/10[12]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Final Girl"Becca Harvey, John Michael Young, Samuel Acchione0:50
2."Wish"Harvey, Young, Acchione4:08
3."Teenage Dream"Harvey, Young3:51
4."Swallow"Harvey, Acchione4:29
5."Somewhere"Harvey, Acchione3:41
6."I Want to Be There"Harvey, Young, Acchione3:24
7."Denver"Harvey, Young2:38
8."Revenant"Harvey, Young, Tom Sinclair, Acchione4:05
9."Emma Marie"Harvey, Acchione4:00
10."Destroyer"Harvey, Young, Acchione5:23
11."When I'm Alone"Harvey, Acchione3:13
12."Permanent State"Harvey, Young4:33
Total length:44:22

Personnel [13]

  • Becca Harvey - vocals, tambourine, claps
  • Samuel Acchione - production, background vocals, harmonies, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, twelve-string guitar, slide guitar, bass, loop drums, drums, cabasa, claves, Wurlitzer, keys, tambourine, shaker
  • John Michael Young - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, twelve-string guitar, mandolin, bass, drums, keys, bells, glockenspiel, shaker
  • Tom Sinclair - bass, Wurlitzer, piano, shaker
  • Henry Stoehr - recording, engineering, mixing, harmonies, background vocals, keys, claps
  • Tom Kelly - recording and engineering on "Destroyer", "When I'm Alone" and "Revenant", drums
  • Blaise O'Brien - piano
  • Molly Germer - violin, string arrangements
  • Brandon McClain - photography
  • Em Davenport - album artwork, layout
  • Lucas Reif - typography, layout
  • Damon Moon - recording and engineering "Teenage Dream"
  • Dan Millice - mastering
  • Kieran Ferris - recording and engineering on "Teenage Dream", "Destroyer", "When I'm Alone" and "Revenant"

References

  1. ^ csweet (2022-08-11). "Girlpuppy Shares New Single "I Want To Be There" - Debut Album "When I'm Alone" due 28th October via Royal Mountain Records". Circuit Sweet. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. ^ Sullivan, Samantha (2022-07-19). "girlpuppy Announces Debut Album, Shares New Single "Wish"". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  3. ^ Sullivan, Samantha (2022-08-10). "girlpuppy Shares "I Want To Be There," Latest Single From Her Debut LP". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  4. ^ Arnone, Joey. "girlpuppy Shares Video For New Single "Destroyer"". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  5. ^ "girlpuppy and her "Teenage Dream"". WECB. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  6. ^ Hatfield, Amanda (6 September 2022). "girlpuppy discusses influences on debut LP 'When I'm Alone' ++ watch "Destroyer" video". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  7. ^ "When I'm Alone". Clash. October 28, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "girlpuppy Confronts Herself on 'When I'm Alone'". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "Girlpuppy: When I'm Alone Review". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  10. ^ "When I'm Alone by girlpuppy". Medium. 28 October 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  11. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: girlpuppy - When I'm Alone". Narc. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "girlpuppy: When I'm Alone (Royal Mountain)". Under the Radar. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  13. ^ "When I'm Alone, by girlpuppy". girlpuppy. Retrieved 2023-01-03.