The 1st (album)
The 1st is the second studio album by American singer Willow. It was released on October 31, 2017 through MSFTSMusic and Roc Nation. It was written and produced almost entirely by Willow. [1]
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| Released | October 31, 2017 | |||
| Length | 34:49 | |||
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Background
The album was released on Willow's 17th birthday, noting that the making of this album was putting her in uncomfortable positions, and is much more raw and organic. Her vocal performances were inspired by Alanis Morissette and Tori Amos.[2]
Critical reception
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| Pitchfork | 6.7/10[3] |
The 1st received a favorable review from Cameron Cook of Pitchfork. Cook gave the album a 6.7 and noted that the "more organic and raw" sound on the album was a "huge leap in the right direction".[3]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]
All tracks written and produced by Willow Smith, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Boy" | 3:01 | ||
| 2. | "An Awkward Life of an Awkward Girl" | 1:45 | ||
| 3. | "And Contentment" | 3:34 | ||
| 4. | "Ho' ihi Interlude" | 2:55 | ||
| 5. | "Israel" | 3:36 | ||
| 6. | "Oh No!!!" |
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| 3:11 |
| 7. | "Warm Honey" | 2:55 | ||
| 8. | "Human Leech" | 2:43 | ||
| 9. | "Lonely Road" | 2:39 | ||
| 10. | "A Reason" | 4:16 | ||
| 11. | "Romance" | 4:14 | ||
| Total length: | 34:49 | |||
Personnel
- Willow – vocals, production
- Devonte Hynes – vocals, production (track 6)
- Chloe Bailey – vocals (track 9)
- Halle Bailey – vocals (track 9)
- James Chul Rim – mixing
References
- Olivia Malone. "Willow Smith Releases Hotly-Anticipated New Album 'The 1st'". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- Spanos, Brittany. "Willow Smith Talks Coming of Age on Honest New LP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- Cook, Cameron (March 5, 2019). "Willow: The 1st Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- "The 1st - WILLOW". Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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