Anak Ko
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| Released | August 23, 2019 | |||
| Length | 34:21 | |||
| Label | Polyvinyl | |||
| Producer | Melina Duterte | |||
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Anak Ko (meaning "My Child" in the Tagalog language) is the third studio album by American indie musician Jay Som, released on August 23, 2019 by Polyvinyl.[1]
Background[edit]
"Superbike" was released as the album's first single on June 4, 2019. The album was announced on the same day and a pre-order for the album was also made available.[2] Tour dates were also revealed on the same day.[3]
"Tenderness" was released as the album's second single on July 11, 2019, alongside a music video directed by Weird Life.[4]
"Nighttime Drive" was released as the album's third single on August 8, 2019, alongside a music video directed by Han Hale in which Duterte and her band are investigating alien life forms.[5]
Critical reception[edit]
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.8/10[6] |
| Metacritic | 82/100[7] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [8] |
| Consequence of Sound | B+[9] |
| DIY |  [10] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[11] |
| NME | [12] |
| The Observer | [13] |
| Pitchfork | 7.3/10[14] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[15] |
| Rolling Stone | [16] |
| Slant Magazine | [17] |
Anak Ko received universal acclaim from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 82, based on nineteen reviews.[7]
Accolades[edit]
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consequence of Sound | Top 50 Albums of 2019 | 35
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Track listing[edit]
Credits adapted from iTunes.[19] All tracks written and produced by Melina Duterte.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If You Want It" | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Superbike" | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Peace Out" | 4:16 |
| 4. | "Devotion" | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Nighttime Drive" | 3:13 |
| 6. | "Tenderness" | 4:01 |
| 7. | "Anak Ko" | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Crown" | 4:38 |
| 9. | "Get Well" | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 34:21 | |
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Anak Ko.[20]
- Melina Duterte – vocals, instruments, recording, mixing
- Zachary Elsasser – drums (tracks 2, 4, 6, 8)
- Justus Proffit – drums (tracks 3, 9), vocals (track 3)
- Oliver Pinnell – guitar (tracks 2, 7, 8), vocals (tracks 3, 4)
- Taylor Vick – vocals (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6)
- Laetitia Tamko – vocals (tracks 3, 4)
- Dylan Allard – vocals (tracks 3, 4, 7)
- Annie Truscott – violin (track 5), guitar (track 9), vocals (track 9)
- Nicholas Merz – pedal steel (track 9)
- Heba Kadry – mastering
- María Medem – artwork
- Tim Reynolds - layout
References[edit]
- ^ Jay Som. "Anak Ko | Jay Som". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ Lorusso, Marissa (June 4, 2019). "Jay Som Announces New Album; Hear The Swirling First Single 'Superbike'". NPR. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (June 4, 2019). "Jay Som – "Superbike"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (July 11, 2019). "Jay Som Shares Video for New Song "Tenderness": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (August 8, 2019). "Jay Som Shares Absurd Video for New Song "Nighttime Drive": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Anak Ko by Jay Som reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ a b "Anak Ko by Jay Som Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Donelson, Marcy. "Anak Ko – Jay Som". AllMusic. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Lopez, Samantha (August 23, 2019). "Jay Som Grows Up Before Our Eyes on the Sparkling Anak Ko". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Bentley, James (August 23, 2019). "Jay Som – Anak Ko". DIY. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Alger, Anna (August 20, 2019). "Jay Som: Anak Ko". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Richards, Will (August 21, 2019). "Jay Som – 'Anak Ko' review". NME. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
- ^ Empire, Kitty (August 25, 2019). "Jay Som: Anak Ko review – subtly impressive". The Observer. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ Jagota, Vrinda (August 28, 2019). "Jay Som: Anak Ko Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ^ Leininger, Alex (September 4, 2019). "Jay Som's 'Anak Ko' Embraces Difficult Change". PopMatters. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ Dolan, Jon (August 23, 2019). "Jay Som Keeps Expanding Her Inner World on Her Sweet New Album 'Anak Ko'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ Wilson, Seth (August 19, 2019). "Review: Jay Som's Anak Ko Embodies Bedroom Pop As an Emotional Travelogue". Slant Magazine. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2019 - Consequence of Sound". Consequence of Sound. December 2, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "Anak Ko by Jay Som". August 23, 2019.
- ^ Anak Ko (LP liner notes). Jay Som. Polyvinyl Record Co. 2019. PRC-390.
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