Evergreen (Soccer Mommy album)
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| Released | October 25, 2024 | |||
| Studio | Maze Studios (Atlanta, Georgia) | |||
| Length | 41:25 | |||
| Label | Loma Vista | |||
| Producer | Ben H. Allen III | |||
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Evergreen is the fourth studio album by American indie rock singer-songwriter Sophie Allison, known under the moniker Soccer Mommy. It was released on October 25, 2024, through Loma Vista Recordings. It marks her first album produced by Ben H. Allen.
Composition
[edit]The album incorporates instruments such as synths, looping stations, flutes, strings, acoustic guitars and programming.[1]
Background and recording
[edit]Evergreen was recorded at Maze Studios in Atlanta, Georgia with production handled by Ben H. Allen,[2] known for his work with Deerhunter, Animal Collective and Belle and Sebastian.[3] Following a period of "profound and personal loss", Allison was "opting for more organic production" to keep the songs "raw and relatable, unvarnished and honest".[4] As a result, the album features some of her "most vulnerable and honest" songwriting to date.[5]
The record was preceded by the singles "Lost" on June 6, 2024, a "painterly introduction" to the album,[6] "M" alongside the album announcement on August 1,[7] and the "light hearted" "love-song" "Driver" on September 10.[8] Allison previously performed songs off the album at a series of intimate shows in May and June 2024, including "Evergreen", "M", "Lost", "Salt in Wound" and "Driver".[9] The song "Abigail" is dedicated to the Stardew Valley character.[10]
Release
[edit]Allison announced the album on August 1, 2024. Accompanying the announcement was the release of the album's single "M".[11] Derrick Rossignol of Uproxx called the track "a sonic return to Soccer Mommy’s roots, but recast on a cinematic scale".[12]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Sophia Regina Allison.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lost" | 3:20 |
| 2. | "M" | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Driver" | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Some Sunny Day" | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Changes" | 4:59 |
| 6. | "Abigail" | 3:08 |
| 7. | "Thinking of You" | 3:42 |
| 8. | "Dreaming of Falling" | 3:50 |
| 9. | "Salt in Wound" | 4:14 |
| 10. | "Anchor" | 3:18 |
| 11. | "Evergreen" | 2:48 |
| Total length: | 41:25 | |
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
- Sophie Allison – vocals, acoustic guitar (all tracks); programming (track 1), electric guitar (2–10)
- Ben H. Allen III – piano (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6), synthesizer (1, 3–6, 8, 10, 11), programming (1, 3–6, 10, 11), drums (1, 3–5), bass guitar (1, 5, 6, 11), percussion (1, 5, 11), keyboards (3), guitar (4, 8, 11)
- Dave Freeman – flute (tracks 1–3, 5, 7)
- Raven Bush – strings (tracks 1, 2, 5, 10, 11)
- Rodrigo Avendano – synthesizer (tracks 1, 4, 6–8), guitar (2, 4, 11), electric guitar (2, 4), keyboards (5, 8, 9), acoustic guitar (6); bass guitar, piano (7); organ (10)
- Julián Powell – electric guitar (tracks 2–10), acoustic guitar (5, 10)
- Rollum Haas – drums (tracks 2–10), percussion (10)
- Nickolas Widener – bass guitar (tracks 2–10)
Technical
- Ben H. Allen III – production, mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Steve Fallone – mastering
- Sophia Trautman – mixing, engineering, recording assistance
- Kegan Krogh – engineering
- Tomás Uribe – engineering
- Ben Etter – recording
- Sully Allen – recording assistance
- Raven Bush – recording arrangement
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[13] | 60 |
| UK Albums Sales (OCC)[14] | 41 |
| UK Americana Albums (OCC)[15] | 9 |
References
[edit]- ^ Donelson, Marcy. "Evergreen Review by Marcy Donelson". AllMusic. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (August 1, 2024). "Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen, Shares Video for New Song "M": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Howell, Maddie (August 2, 2024). "Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen". Rock Sound. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Weinstein, Leah (August 1, 2024). "Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen". Paste. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (June 1, 2024). "Soccer Mommy Debut New Song "Evergreen" In NYC". DIY. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Daisy (August 2, 2024). "Soccer Mommy shares details of fourth album Evergreen". Clash. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Polyak, Emma Zoe (August 2, 2024). "Soccer Mommy announces new album, shares music video for "M"". WXPN. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (September 10, 2024). "Soccer Mommy Announces Tour, Shares New Song "Driver": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (June 1, 2024). "Watch Soccer Mommy Debut New Song "Evergreen" In NYC". Stereogum. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Richardson, Kalia (October 22, 2024). "Soccer Mommy Marries Purple-Haired Lover in 'Abigail' Music Video".
- ^ Weinstein, Leah (August 1, 2024). "Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen". Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Soccer Mommy Is Going Back To Her Roots On Her New Album 'Evergreen'". UPROXX. August 1, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 2, 2024.