Make a Shadow

Make a Shadow is the second extended play (EP) and debut major-label release by American singer-songwriter Meg Myers. It was released on February 7, 2014 by Atlantic Records. It serves as her first release under a major label after signing to Atlantic in 2012. The first single from Make a Shadow, "Heart Heart Head", was released on April 30, 2013. The second and final single "Desire" was released on September 9, 2013.

Make a Shadow
EP by
Meg Myers
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2014
GenrePop rock[1]
Length19:37
LabelAtlantic
ProducerAndrew Rosen
Meg Myers chronology
Daughter in the Choir
(2012)		 Make a Shadow
(2014)		 Sorry
(2015)
Singles from Make a Shadow
  1. "Heart Heart Head"
    Released: April 30, 2013
  2. "Desire"
    Released: September 9, 2013

Background

Myers originally released her debut EP Daughter in the Choir independently in March 2012.[2] It garnered positive reviews from websites such as LA Weekly.[3] Later that year, it was announced that she had signed with Atlantic Records.

Singles

"Heart Heart Head" was released as Myers' debut single and Make a Shadow's lead single on April 30, 2013.[4] Artist Direct rated the song five out of five stars, describing the track as an "inviting intensity" while praising Myers' vocals.[5] The song's music video premiered the same day to positive reception.[6] The magazine Complex described the music video as "well-reflected", while describing the song itself as "dark".[7]

"Desire" was released on September 9, 2013 as the EP's second and final single.[8] Miles Bowe of Stereogum gave a positive review of the song, stating that it "juggles the pretty and the ugly", while also praising Myers' vocals.[9]

Track listing
Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Desire"
  • Meg Myers
  • Andrew Robert Rosen
Doctor Rosen Rosen4:44
2."Go"
  • Myers
  • Rosen
Doctor Rosen Rosen2:57
3."Make a Shadow"
  • Myers
  • Rosen
Doctor Rosen Rosen4:22
4."Heart Heart Head"
  • Myers
  • Rosen
Doctor Rosen Rosen4:11
5."The Morning After"
  • Myers
  • Rosen
Doctor Rosen Rosen3:23
Total length:19:37

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
United States February 7, 2014
Atlantic [10]

Charts
Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] 36

References
  1. "Make A Shadow - Meg Myers - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  2. "Meg Myers - "Daughter In The Choir (EP)" - Indie Current". Indie Current. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  3. "Meg Myers Is a Fucking Monster. That's a Compliment - LA Weekly". LA Weekly. March 14, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  4. "Life+Times Video Premiere: Meg Myers "Heart Heart Head"". lifeandtimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
  5. "Meg Myers "Heart Heart Head" Song Review - 5 out of 5 stars @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect. June 20, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  6. "Meg Myers - Heart Heart Head (Music Video) - stupidDOPE". stupidDOPE. April 30, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  7. "Video: Meg Myers "Heart Heart Head" - Complex". Complex. April 30, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  8. "Meg Myers Channels Her Rage And Discontent Into "Desire": Listen To Her Angry Single - Idolator". Idolator. September 9, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  9. "Meg Myers - "Desire" - Stereogum". September 9, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  10. "iTunes - Music - Make a Shadow - EP by Meg Myers". iTunes Store (United States). February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  11. "Meg Myers Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
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