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| Name = Title |
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| Type = studio |
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| Artist = [[Meghan Trainor]] |
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| Cover = Meghan Trainor - Title (Official Album Cover).png |
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| Alt = A portrait of Meghan Trainor sporting a green fur jacket, posing afront a blue backdrop, with her name and the title, "Title" appearing in the portrait's corners. |
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| Released = {{start date|mf=yes|2015|01|09}} |
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| Recorded = 2014 |
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| Studio = {{Flat list| |
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* Beluga Heights Studio ([[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]]) |
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* The Carriage House ([[Nolensville, Tennessee]]) |
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* Germano Studios ([[New York City|New York, New York]]) |
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| Genre = {{flat list | <!--- Reliably sourced in the Music and lyrics section---> |
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*[[Blue-eyed soul]] |
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*[[doo-wop]] |
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*[[Pop music|pop]] |
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}} |
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| Length = 32:27 |
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| Label = [[Epic Records|Epic]] |
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| Producer = {{flat list | |
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* Meghan Trainor (also [[Executive producer|exec.]]) |
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* The Elev3n |
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* Chris Gelbuda |
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* [[Kevin Kadish]] |
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* [[J.R. Rotem]] |
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| Last album = {{unbulleted list|''[[Title (EP)]]''|(2014)}} |
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| This album = {{unbulleted list|'''''Title'''''|(2015)}} |
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| Misc = {{Singles |
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| Name = Title |
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| Type = studio |
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| single 1 = [[All About That Bass]] |
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| single 1 date = June 30, 2014 |
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| single 2 = [[Lips Are Movin]] |
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| single 2 date = October 21, 2014 |
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'''''Title''''' is the debut [[studio album]] by American singer-songwriter [[Meghan Trainor]] released on January 9, 2015, by [[Epic Records]]. The album serves as a replacement of Trainor's [[Title (EP)|2014 extended play of the same name]], and is made up of a standard 11-track edition and deluxe edition with four extra songs. It was predominantly written and composed by Trainor and [[Kevin Kadish]], and produced by the latter. Other collaborators on the album include Chris Gelbuda and Jesse Frasure, while [[John Legend]] and Shy Carter serve as its only featured artists. |
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''Title'' was developed as a "very honest" album for all ages, with "very honest" storylines. It reflects on changes in Trainor's life and in her artistic process, and is intended as a source of empowerment for youth. Sonically, ''Title'' was inspired by Trainor's love for [[throwback style]] records, and the [[1950s in music|1950s]] and [[1960s in music|1960s]] eras in music. She honed the album's sound by incorporating different combinations of genres, including: [[List of Caribbean music genres|Caribbean]], [[doo-wop]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[Soca music|soca]] and [[Pop music|pop]], among others. |
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The album was preceded by two commercially successful [[Single (music)|singles]]. "[[All About That Bass]]", released as the album's [[lead single]] on June 30, 2014, topped the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] for eight weeks and the [[UK Singles Chart]] for four. The song peaked at number one in 58 countries worldwide and entered the [[list of best-selling singles]]. The second single "[[Lips Are Movin]]", released on October 21, 2014, marked Trainor's second consecutive top five hit with a peak of number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Trainor promoted ''Title'' through a series of public appearances and televised live performances, as well as on the [[Jingle Ball Tour 2014]]. The album's supporting concert tour, [[That Bass Tour]], commences on February 11, 2015. |
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== Production == |
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In July 2014, Trainor stated that she planned to complete her debut album by September.<ref>{{cite news|author=Staff, Billboard|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6164947/tomorrows-hits-the-griswolds-meghan-trainor-chase-bryant|title=Tomorrow's Hits: The Griswolds, Meghan Trainor & Chase Bryant|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=July 18, 2014|accessdate=January 12, 2015}}</ref> By mid-August, the record was initially completed, but Trainor told ''[[USA Today]]'' that a song which was written in eight minutes was to be recorded for the album the same day.<ref name="USA"/> Trainor also said that the album would comprise "a few" [[power ballad]]s and that most of its production was handled by [[Kevin Kadish]]. She stated that Nashville producer Chris Gelbuda was also involved with the record's production, and said that she wrote a song with Jesse Frasure, who previously co-wrote with Trainor on American group [[Rascal Flatts]]' ''[[Rewind (Rascal Flatts album)|Rewind]]'' (2014).<ref name="DL">{{cite web|url=http://www.directlyrics.com/meghan-trainor-releases-title-ep-cover-art-preview-of-new-song-news.html|title=Meghan Trainor Releases 'Title' EP Cover Art & Preview of New Song|publisher=DirectLyrics. SpinMedia|date=August 30, 2014}}</ref> On August 30 Trainor told Jim Sullivan of the ''[[Cape Cod Times]]'' that ''Title'' would be released in November or December 2014.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sullivan, Jim|url=http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20140830/ENTERTAIN/140829518?template=printart|title=Meghan Trainor hits big time with 'All About That Bass'|work=[[Cape Cod Times]]|publisher=[[Local Media Group]]|date=August 30, 2014|accessdate=December 25, 2014}}</ref> However, in an interview with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' on September 21, Trainor stated that the album was "pretty much done" and that she had one more song left to complete. She also quipped, "I'm saving huge singles for [''Title'']".<ref>{{cite news|author=Brandle, Lars|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/6259098/meghan-trainor-hints-at-album-talks-taylor-swift-cover|title=Meghan Trainor Hints at Album, Talks Taylor Swift Cover Backstage at iHeartRadio Music Fest: Watch|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=September 21, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> |
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After Trainor was forced to take a two month sabbatical in October 2014 after developing [[Polyp (medicine)|polyps]] on her vocal cords, Kadish made use of demo vocal takes Trainor had recorded as guides. Following her vocal rest, Trainor was initially discouraged by her vocal being weaker than it was before. Speaking to ''USA Today'' she mentioned, "Kevin would calm me down, we'd dim the lights, so I wouldn't get frustrated".<ref name="Vocal rest">{{cite news|author=Mansfield, Brian|url=http://entertainthis.usatoday.com/2014/10/17/meghan-trainor-vocal-rest/|title=Meghan Trainor had to go on vocal rest while making her album|work=USA Today|publisher=Gannett Company|date=October 17, 2014|accessdate=January 9, 2015}}</ref> Some of the album was recorded with Trainor lying on her back, on a bed Kadish made her in studio, to improve her vocal strength.<ref name="Vocal rest"/> In an interview with Stacy Lambe of ''[[Out (magazine)|Out]]'', Trainor quipped, "First album, you show them what you can do and then the second album, you can do whatever you want. And that's what I'm gonna do."<ref name="Text">{{cite news|author=Lambe, Stacy|url=http://www.out.com/entertainment/music/2014/09/10/meghan-trainor-all-about-bass-t-pain-drunk-texting|title=Meghan Trainor Is 'All About that Bass,' T-Pain & Drunk Texting|work=[[Out (magazine)|Out]]|publisher=[[Here Media]]|date=September 10, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> Trainor said on October 7, that the album was made up of 14 tracks, 10 of which were co-written and produced by Kadish.<ref name="Daily Beast">{{cite news|author=Stern, Marlow|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/07/all-about-that-bass-singer-meghan-trainor-on-haters-and-her-polarizing-and-unlikely-no-1-hit.html|title='All About That Bass' Singer Meghan Trainor On Haters and Her Polarizing (and Unlikely) No. 1 Hit|work=[[The Daily Beast]]|publisher=[[The Newsweek Daily Beast Company]]|date=October 7, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> She announced on October 14, that ''Title'' contained a [[Country music|country]] song of which its production is made up entirely of her [[ukulele]] [[melody]], and that she was searching for a country artist to feature on the track.<ref>{{cite news|author=Tucker, Rebecca|url=http://ww2.nationalpost.com/m/wp/blog.html?b=arts.nationalpost.com/2014/10/14/national-post-sessions-meghan-trainor-covers-sam-smiths-stay-with-me-and-performs-her-own-track-title|title=National Post Sessions: Meghan Trainor covers Sam Smith’s Stay With Me, and performs her own track, Title|work=[[National Post]]|publisher=[[Postmedia Network]] Inc.|date=October 14, 2014}}</ref> On November 11, a rumor arose that Trainor had collaborated with [[One Direction]] singer [[Harry Styles]], which Trainor did not confirm nor deny.<ref name="Seacrest"/> Trainor told [[Ryan Seacrest]], on December 19, that she had completed recording a collaboration with American singer [[Jason Derulo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ryanseacrestfoundation.org/2014/12/19/meghan-trainor-talks-new-music-at-seacrest-studios/|title=Meghan Trainor Talks New Music At Seacrest Studios|publisher=Ryan Seacrest Foundation. [[Ryan Seacrest]]|date=December 19, 2014|accessdate=December 22, 2014}}</ref> |
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== Writing and inspiration == |
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According to Trainor, ''Title'' was developed as a "very honest" album for all ages,<ref name="CFTR">{{cite web|author=Blair, Rudy|url=http://www.680news.com/2014/10/03/interview-meghan-trainor-in-toronto-for-upcoming-album/|title=Video: Meghan Trainor discusses upcoming album in Toronto|publisher=[[CFTR (AM)]]. [[Rogers Media]]|date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> and its writing reflects on the changes in her life and in her artistic process.<ref name="Dispatch">{{cite news|author=Gamboa, Glenn|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2014/11/11/1111-meghan-trainor-talks-bass.html|title=Meghan Trainor talks 'Bass' and what's next|work=[[The Columbus Dispatch]]|date=November 11, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> The singer intended the album as a source of empowerment for youth, writing songs she said she wished she had before going into high school.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sullivan, Jim|url=http://bostoncommon-magazine.com/personalities/articles/meghan-trainor-on-the-inspiration-behind-all-about-that-bass|title=Meghan Trainor on the Inspiration Behind 'All About That Bass'|work=Boston Common|publisher=Niche Media, LLC|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> The album's sound was inspired by Trainor's love for [[throwback style]] records, and the [[1950s in music|1950s]] and [[1960s in music|1960s]] eras in music.<ref name="Seacrest"/> She honed the album's sound by incorporating different combinations of genres, including: [[List of Caribbean music genres|Caribbean]], [[doo-wop]],<ref name="CFTR"/> [[hip hop music|hip hop]],<ref name="Seacrest"/> [[Soca music|soca]] and [[Pop music|pop]].<ref name="CFTR"/> The record's cohesion was influenced by the works of American group the [[Fugees]].<ref name="Guardian"/> "[[All About That Bass]]" was composed by Trainor when she was an unsigned recording artist.<ref name="Stone"/> As a songwriter, Trainor "shopped" the song around at various record labels and offered it to numerous artists, including American singer [[Beyoncé]],<ref name="Guardian"/> all of which declined Trainor's offer. However, in February 2014, Trainor was signed to [[Epic Records]] by chairman [[L.A. Reid]] after she performed the song for him in its demo form. Reid suggested that the song should remain as a demo form but have additional [[audio mastering]].<ref name="Stone"/> The inspiration for "All About That Bass" was obtained from Trainor's struggle with her [[body image]] during adolescence, doo-wop, [[Bruno Mars]]' "[[Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars song)|Just the Way You Are]]" (2010).<ref name="Body">{{cite news|author=Sullivan, Caroline|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/sep/01/pops-weighty-issue-all-about-that-bass-body-positive-anthems|title=Pop's weighty issue: All About That Bass and other body-positive anthems|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=[[Guardian Media Group]]|date=September 1, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> and [[The Chordettes]]' "[[Lollipop (1958 song)|Lollipop]]" (1958).<ref name="Farber">{{cite news|author=Farber, Jim|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/meghan-trainor-bottom-top-article-1.1999201|title=Meghan Trainor, from the bottom to the top|work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]|publisher=[[Mortimer Zuckerman]]|date=November 4, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> |
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In summing up her thoughts to ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''{{'}}s Nolan Feeney about what she wanted listeners to hear on ''Title'' Trainor stated, "What would I want to say to the world?' I want to help myself. I want to make sure guys take me on a date and treat me right because I didn't do that in the past. I want to love my body more. I just hope younger girls love themselves more, and younger people in general..." <ref>{{cite news|author=Feeney, Nolan|url=http://time.com/3468983/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass/|title=Even Meghan Trainor's Mom Is Tired of Hearing 'All About That Bass'|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|date=October 6, 2014|accessdate=December 25, 2014}}</ref> |
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"[[Dear Future Husband]]" was inspired by Trainor's love for [[Harmony|harmonies]],<ref name="Dispatch"/> and a joke Trainor made with her father, where she said her future husband "is out there somewhere, chilling".<ref name="Legend">{{cite news|author=Cave, Anthony|url=http://www.miami.com/meghan-trainor-more-bass-article|title=Meghan Trainor is more than that 'bass'|work=[[The Miami Herald]]|publisher=[[The McClatchy Company]]|date=September 19, 2014|accessdate=December 22, 2014}}</ref> Trainor reminisced on her past romantic relationships where she was mishandled, and with the track, she wanted to make a statement that women should be treated better by their boyfriends.<ref>{{cite news|author=Hampp, Andrew|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6259143/meghan-trainor-interview-all-about-that-bass-embracing-body|title=Meghan Trainor: 'I Don't Consider Myself a Feminist'|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=September 22, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> "3am" and "Walkashame" were composed as "fun" songs in the same vein as "All About That Bass".<ref name="Daily Beast"/> "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" was a demo Trainor composed and recorded "years ago," left off the album's initial track listing. However, Trainor's uncle insisted her management to listen to the track.<ref name="John Legend"/> Upon hearing the song, Trainor's manager burst into tears and stated that it had to appear on ''Title''. Trainor then developed and produced the final version of "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" with a friend and sent it to American singer [[John Legend]], who shared the same management as Trainor. Legend replied, stating, "I love this I want to be a part of it," and later appeared on the track as a featured vocalist.<ref name="John Legend">{{cite web|author=Garibaldi, Christina|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1940460/meghan-trainor-john-legend-duet/|title=Meghan Trainor Is Full On 'Freaking Out' Because She Has John Legend On Her Album|publisher=MTV News. Viacom Media Networks|date=September 24, 2014|accessdate=December 22, 2014}}</ref> |
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Trainor felt the [[Title (song)|title track]] showcased what her artistic style was about, and said, "I loved that 'Title' showed a little [[List of Caribbean membranophones|Caribbean drum]] before the [[Chorus (song)|chorus]] and then, like, a rap [[Bridge (music)|bridge]] that was, like…[a] totally different sound."<ref name="Title single">{{cite web|author=Walker, John|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1953775/meghan-trainor-artist-to-watch/|title=Artist To Watch: Meghan Trainor's All About What's Next|publisher=MTV News. Viacom Media Networks|date=October 6, 2014|accessdate=December 20, 2014}}</ref> It was described by her as "call me your girlfriend, I'm sick of being your boo thing, so call me your girlfriend and give me that title".<ref name="Popjustice">{{cite web|author=Robinson, Peter|url=http://www.popjustice.com/interviewsandfeatures/meghan-trainor-interview/129943/|title=Meghan Trainor interview: 'I didn't realise the world would be calling me within five weeks'|publisher=[[Popjustice]]. Peter Robinson|date=August 18, 2014|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> "What If I" was written as a heartfelt ballad, and was inspired by an experience where Trainor was asked out on her first date, by a [[Rock music|rock]] artist, who asked her at the end of the date, "What if I kissed you tomorrow?".<ref name="Daily Beast"/> Recorded on August 19, 2014, "[[Lips Are Movin]]" served as a late addition to ''Title''.<ref name="USA"/> It was written in eight minutes. Trainor honed the song's inspiration from a situation where she caught one of her label colleagues lying, and American singer [[Sara Bareilles]]' "[[Love Song (Sara Bareilles song)|Love Song]]" (2007). She altered its message to deal with the subject of being cheated on, so that her listeners could relate to it better. Moreover, at the time of the track's development, Trainor reflected on her previous romantic relationship where she was cheated on and where her then-boyfriend dismissed her aspirations to become a pop star.<ref name="Seacrest">{{cite web|author=Inocencio, Marc|url=http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2014/11/11/meghan-trainor-on-that-bass-success-collaboration-with-harry-styles/|title=Meghan Trainor on 'That Bass' Success, Collaboration With Harry Styles|publisher=[[Ryan Seacrest]]. Ryan Seacrest Productions|date=November 11, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> |
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== Composition == |
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=== Music and lyrics === |
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[[File:Meghan Trainor (15812368967).jpg|thumb|left|150px|alt=A young long-haired blonde woman singing into a microphone onstage. She sports a black skirt and black Bad Gal jacket while pink stage lighting shines upon her. An iHeartRadio logo serves as her backdrop.|Trainor performing on stage, singing the third track of ''Title''—"[[Dear Future Husband]]"—during the [[Jingle Ball Tour 2014]].]] |
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The final cut of ''Title'' comprises 11 tracks on the standard edition and 15 on the deluxe edition. The album has a predominantly [[blue-eyed soul]],<ref name="Slant"/> doo-wop,<ref name="Associated Press">{{cite web|author=Sims, Melanie J.|url=http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_27310393/music-review-meghan-trainor-doo-wops-death-title|title=Music review: Meghan Trainor doo-wops to death on 'Title'|work=[[Associated Press]]|date=January 13, 2015|accessdate=January 21, 2015}}</ref> and pop sound.<ref name="EW review"/> [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] of [[AllMusic]] opined that ''Title'' was a balance of old-fashioned girl group pop and old-school hip hop. An "innocent" album, it contains throwback style three-part harmonies and handclaps, finger-clicks,<ref name="Guardian Review"/> acoustic bass,<ref name="NY Times">{{cite news|author=Coscarelli, Joe|url=http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/arts/music/meghan-trainor-enters-spotlight-with-title.html|title=She's About a Lot More Than That Bass|work=[[The New York Times]]|publisher=[[The New York Times Company]]|date=January 11, 2015|accessdate=January 17, 2015}}</ref> [[bubblegum pop]] melodies,<ref name="Sentinel">{{cite news|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Meghan-Trainor-Joey-Bada-Rae-Morris-Gaz-Coombes/story-25908541-detail/story.html|title=Meghan Trainor, Joey Bada$$, Rae Morris, Gaz Coombes, Ghost Culture, Belle and Sebastian: Album reviews|work=[[The Sentinel (Staffordshire)|Stoke Sentinel]]|publisher=[[Local World]]|date=January 22, 2015|accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref> and reggae and soca riddims.<ref name="Toronto Star"/> It features Trainor performing in a style reminiscent of [[musical theatre]], where she combines rapped verses with [[cabaret]] choruses.<ref name="AllMusic"/> According to Jim Farber of the ''[[Daily News (New York)|New York Daily News]]'' some tracks on the record have influences of Caribbean music, inspired by Trainor's Tobago-born uncle and [[Millie Small]]'s "[[My Boy Lollipop]]" (1964). Farber also noted that ''Title'' roots itself in the same style of its preceding singles "All About That Bass" and "Lips Are Movin", and recalls "girl groups in all their glory".<ref name="DN"/> |
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Trainor's vocal on the record was described as "torch-y" and "tangy", and reminiscent of British singer-songwriter [[Amy Winehouse]].<ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/> The album's lyrical content deals with subjects of contemporary female empowerment, self-respect and self-awareness.<ref name="Billboard"/> It comprises the opposing themes: the individual versus society, modernity versus tradition, dependence versus independence.<ref name="LA Times Review"/> Paul de Barros of ''[[The Seattle Times]]'' wrote that the album contained adult themes with "occasionally salty language".<ref name="Seattle"/> According to Bryanna Cappadona of ''[[Boston (magazine)|Boston Magazine]]'', Trainor portrays a "bossy, egocentric and sexually candid" personality on the record.<ref name="Boston">{{cite news|author=Cappadona, Bryanna|url=http://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/blog/2015/01/13/best-four-songs-meghan-trainor-title/|title=The Four Sassiest Songs from Meghan Trainor's 'Title'|work=[[Boston (magazine)|Boston Magazine]]|publisher=[[Metrocorp|Metrocorp, Inc.]]|date=January 13, 2015|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref> |
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Helen Brown of ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' opined that "Trainor tackles 'complicated' relationships and drunken [[one-night stand]]s with perma-perkiness" on ''Title''.<ref name="Telegraph">{{cite news|author=Brown, Helen|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/11362142/Meghan-Trainor-Title-review-relentlessly-cute.html|title=Meghan Trainor, Title, review: 'relentlessly cute'|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|publisher=[[Telegraph Media Group]]|date=January 22, 2015|accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref> |
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While Tshepo Mokoena of ''[[The Guardian]]'' wrote that the record served as a testament to Trainor not identifying as a feminist.<ref name="Guardian Review"/> |
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=== Songs === |
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The album opens with a 24-second interlude, "The Best Part", which declares Trainor's delight in being a songwriter and shares similarities with [[Pat Ballard]]'s "[[Mr. Sandman]]" (1954).<ref name="Billboard"/> A bubblegum-pop doo-wop song,<ref name="DS">{{cite web|author=Corner, Lewis|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/review/a599112/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass-single-review-playfully-catchy.html#~oXBZES5iAPWqLR|title=Meghan Trainor 'All About That Bass' single review: 'Playfully catchy'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]. [[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=September 25, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> "All About That Bass" contains elements from a complex mix of a variety of genres: R&B<ref name="Billboard Interview">{{cite news|author=Trust, Gary|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6191069/meghan-trainor-on-all-about-that-bass-its-about-loving-your-body|title=Meghan Trainor On 'All About That Bass': It's About 'Loving Your Body … And Your Booty' (Q&A) |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=July 29, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> hip hop,<ref name="Out">{{cite news|author=Lambe, Stacy|url=http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2014/06/11/song-summer-meghan-trainor-all-about-bass|title=Song of the Summer? Meghan Trainor Is 'All About that Bass'|work=Out|publisher=Here Media|date=June 11, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> [[Tropical music|tropical]],<ref name="Billboard Interview"/> country and [[rock and roll]].<ref name="Idolator">{{cite web|author=Daw, Robbie|url=http://www.idolator.com/7521990/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass-video-premiere?|title=Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass' Video: Idolator|publisher=Idolator. SpinMedia|date=June 10, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> It comprises an earworm hook,<ref name="DS"/> early 1960s [[Soul music|soul-pop]] [[Groove (music)|groove]],<ref name="USA">{{cite news|author=Mansfield, Brian|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/08/19/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass-song-of-summer/14292689/|title='All About That Bass' could be the song of summer|work=[[USA Today]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]], Inc|date=August 19, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> scatting [[tempo]] and shimmying melody.<ref name="Chris">{{cite news|author=Molanphy, Chris|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/10/14/all_about_that_bass_by_meghan_trainor_is_still_no_1_on_billboard_why_video.html|title=All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor is still No. 1 on Billboard. Why? (Video)|work=Slate|publisher=The Slate Group|date=October 14, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> Trainor's vocal on the track was likened to the works of 1960s singers; [[Betty Everett]], [[Doris Day]], [[Eydie Gormé]] and [[Rosemary Clooney]]. Lyrically, "All About That Bass" serves as a [[callout]] to embrace inner beauty, and to promote positive body imagery and self-acceptance.<ref name="DS"/> The words "treble" and "bass" in the song act as [[metaphor]]s for the weight of women,<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|author=Sullivan, Caroline|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/oct/02/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass-interview-im-getting-flak|title=Meghan Trainor: 'Yeah, I'm getting flak for All About That Bass. It'll come for as long as the song lives'|work=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian Media Group|date=October 2, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> and the lyric "I'm bringing booty back" references [[Justin Timberlake]]'s "[[SexyBack]]" (2006).<ref name="Stereogum"/> "Dear Future Husband" is a doo-wop song,<ref name="Title single"/> and a throwback to "boyfriend-obsessed" 1960s bubblegum pop.<ref name="Seattle"/> The track's opens with an introduction similar to that of a [[phonograph]] in sound before transcending into an uptempo dance beat.<ref name="Channel Zero">{{cite web|author=Mattina, Rebecca|url=http://www.andpop.com/2015/01/12/track-track-review-title-meghan-trainor/|title=Track-by-Track Review: Title by Meghan Trainor|publisher=[[Channel Zero (company)|Channel Zero]]|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref> It features a series of slick production slap-beats, a rock-inspired drum track, zippy piano and ebullient brass instrumentation.<ref name="Stereogum"/><ref name="Knox"/> The song contains old-fashioned lyrics which serve as a list of factors Trainor's love interests should be aware of before proposing to her,<ref name="Popjustice"/> and deal with sexual politics and see Trainor demanding apologies after fights despite admitting that she is wrong.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> The track shares a melody similar to 1961 songs "[[Runaround Sue]]" by [[Dion DiMucci|Dion]] and "[[Quarter to Three]]" by [[Gary U.S. Bonds]].<ref name="Dispatch"/><ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite news|author=Dolan, Jon|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/meghan-trainor-title-20140922|title=Meghan Trainor Title Album Review|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner]]|date=September 22, 2014|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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The album's fourth track, "Close Your Eyes" is a modern,<ref name="Knox">{{cite news|author=|url=http://www.knoxnews.com/knoxville/music/tuned-in-review-beyond-bass-theres-not-much-to-trainor_96941604|title='Tuned In' review: Beyond 'Bass,' there's not much to Trainor|work=[[Knoxville News Sentinel]]|publisher=[[E. W. Scripps Company]]|date=September 16, 2014|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> slow dance ballad,<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web|author=Collar, Matt|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/title-ep-mw0002733810|title=Title [EP] - Meghan Trainor|publisher=[[AllMusic]]. [[All Media Network|All Media Network, LLC]]|date=September 9, 2014|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> about ignoring negativity and loving yourself on your own terms.<ref name="BuzzFeed">{{cite web|author=Zeichner, Naomi|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/naomizeichner/meghan-trainor-close-your-eyes|title=Premiere: Meghan Trainor's 'Close Your Eyes' Is Your New Pick-Me-Up Song|publisher=[[BuzzFeed]]. BuzzFeed Inc.|date=September 8, 2014|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> It delivers a "cornier take" on the alternative-beauty theme of "All About That Bass",<ref name="DN"/> reinforcing her body image insecurities from the latter.<ref name="Toronto Star">{{cite news|author=Rayner, Ben|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/12/meghan_trainor_has_bass_but_lacks_depth_on_debut_title_review.html|title=Meghan Trainor has bass but lacks depth on debut Title: review| work=[[Toronto Star]]|publisher=[[Star Media Group]]|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref> The song is backed by an [[acoustic guitar]] and [[violin]] which shift focus to Trainor's nuanced, soulful vocal.<ref name="Stereogum">{{cite web|author=DeVille, Chris|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1703505/the-week-in-pop-so-what-else-does-all-about-that-bass-singer-meghan-trainor-have-to-offer/franchises/the-week-in-pop/|title=The Week In Pop: So, What Else Does 'All About That Bass' Singer Meghan Trainor Have To Offer?|publisher=[[Stereogum]]. SpinMedia|date=September 11, 2014|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> A male vocal singing the lyric "That was beautiful" is included after each chorus.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> The track's style recalls the works of Italian-American duo [[Santo & Johnny]].<ref name="LA Times Review"/> "3am" is a "honey-voiced" heartfelt ballad that serves as a [[drunk dialing]] come-on,<ref name="Seattle"/><ref name="EW review"/> which later becomes a regret.<ref name="Boston"/> While most of ''Title'' portrays Trainor as confident, "3am" is afflicted with insecurity, and its lyrics imply that she succumbs to an ex-boyfriend despite her [[independent woman]] morale.<ref name="Boston"/> According to Marc Hirsh of ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', "3am" is a "quieter and more vulnerable, racked with self-doubt that can't just be sung away with a good pep talk in the mirror".<ref name="Boston Globe review"/> Piet Levy of the ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'' opined that the track was "a rare departure into serious, sad territory" for Trainor.<ref>{{cite news|author=Levy, Piet|url=http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/288548091.html|title=CD reviews: Meghan Trainor, Mark Ronson and Joshua Radin|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|publisher=[[Journal Communications]]|date=January 14, 2015|accessdate=January 21, 2015}}</ref> The track's sound features a shift from the album's throwback influence to a more R&B influence, and includes a snippet of a phone being dialled at the beginning and end of its duration.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> |
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"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is a duet between Trainor and John Legend, and a subdued,<ref name="Associated Press"/> [[Motown]],<ref name="Boston Herald">{{cite news|author=Gottlieb, Jed|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/cd_review_title_meghan_trainor|title=CD Review: 'Title,' Meghan Trainor |work=[[Boston Herald]]|publisher=Herald Media Inc.|date=January 13, 2015|accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref> boilerplate ballad,<ref name="Boston Globe review"/> and tender [[love song]].<ref name="Seattle"/> It serves as a chance of pace in sound from the album's preceding tracks,<ref name="Associated Press"/> and contains a prominent R&B influence.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> The song is about loving someone out of fear of losing them.<ref name="MTV Review"/> Sims noted that the track gave "Trainor's vocals the main stage",<ref name="Associated Press"/> while Legend's vocal tone was described as "sincere",<ref name="Telegraph"/> and Trainor's as "soft".<ref name="Channel Zero"/> The ballad was likened to the works of [[Marvin Gaye]] and [[Tammi Terrell]],<ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/> and [[Ariana Grande]]'s "[[Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album)|Tattoed Heart]]" (2013).<ref name="Channel Zero"/> "Bang Dem Sticks", a raucous and suggestive song,<ref name="Seattle"/> contains a more ribald theme than the tracks before it,<ref name="NY Times"/> and its lyrics depict Trainor's attraction to [[drummer]]s.<ref name="Boston"/> The song follows a simple percussion rhythm,<ref name="Boston Globe review"/> a combination of horn and drum instrumentation,<ref name="Boston"/> and features Trainor rapping in a [[Southern American]] [[patois]].<ref name="Slant"/> Capadonna noted that the song had "the pushiest message" on the album.<ref name="Boston"/> Rebecca Mattina of [[Channel Zero (company)|Channel Zero]] opined that Trainor's vocal was "punchy" and her rapping "full of attitude" on the track.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> |
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"Walkashame" thematically ties in with the album's fifth song "3am"; both of which depict romantic missteps and self-awareness.<ref name="Billboard"/> A comical track,<ref name="Seattle"/> it includes a rapped verse by Trainor,<ref name="Channel Zero"/> and deals with the subject of [[hangover]]s.<ref name="EW review"/> The track's lyrical content portrays Trainor expressing embarrassment,<ref name="Boston Globe review"/> while defending a story of heading home nonchalantly after an unintended one-night stand.<ref name="LA Times Review"/><ref name="Seattle">{{cite news|author=de Barros, Paul|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundposts/2015/01/12/meghan-trainor-debut-album-title-goes-beyond-that-bass-new-recordings/|title=Meghan Trainor debut album 'Title' goes beyond that bass|work=[[The Seattle Times]]|publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]]|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref> Melanie J. Sims of the [[Associated Press]] opined that the track portrayed Trainor as "the funny girl-nextdoor".<ref name="Associated Press"/> The record's title track is an upbeat song,<ref>{{cite news|author=Eidell, Lynsey|url=http://www.glamour.com/entertainment/blogs/obsessed/2014/09/one-direction-calvin-harris-new-songs|title=New Songs From One Direction, Calvin Harris, Meghan Trainor, and More|work=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]] |
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|publisher=[[Condé Nast Publications]]|date=September 9, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> which blends horns and background vocals with ukulele folk-pop and island percussion morphed into a programmed beat.<ref name="Knox"/> It contains a [[ska]]-influenced bridge,<ref name="Stone">{{cite news|author=Edwards, Gavin|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/how-meghan-trainor-became-2014s-most-unlikely-pop-star-20141027|title=Meghan Trainor on How She Became 2014's Most Unlikely Pop Star|work=Rolling Stone|publisher=Jann Wenner|date=October 27, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> handclaps and subtle modern effects. Trainor uses an assertive throwback aural tone on the song,<ref name="Knox"/> while its lyrics depict her demanding her lover to put a name on their relationship status.<ref name="Rolling Stone"/> Christina Garibaldi of [[MTV News]] wrote that the song serves as a lesson for women to disregard [[Casual sex|friends-with-benefits relationships]].<ref name="MTV" >{{cite web|author=Garibaldi, Christina|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1921094/exclusive-song-premiere-meghan-trainor-title/|title=Exclusive Song Premiere: 'Kiss' Meghan Trainor's Ass If You Don't Want To Give Her The Girlfriend 'Title'|publisher=[[MTV News]]. [[Viacom Media Networks]]|date=September 5, 2014|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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"What If I", a "dreamy" 1950s-style string arranged ballad,<ref name="Seattle"/> mulls over the dangers of sex on a first date and echoes a more personal sentiment of the 1960 song "[[Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow]]" by [[The Shirelles]].<ref name="Billboard"/> The track's string arrangement was noted to be similar to the works of [[Etta James]],<ref name="Boston Herald"/> and that of [[The Skyliners]]' "[[Since I Don't Have You]]" (1958).<ref name="DN"/> Mattina described Trainor's vocal as "delicate" and "powerful" on the song.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> The standard edition's closing track, "Lips Are Movin", is a bubblegum pop, doo-wop song,<ref name="Express"/><ref name="Gary">{{cite news|author=Trust, Gary|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6398474/taylor-swift-meghan-trainor-hot-100|title=Taylor Swift Tops Hot 100, Meghan Trainor Scores Second Top 10|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=December 10, 2014|accessdate=December 16, 2014}}</ref> and contains influences of [[Motown]] [[Bounce music|bounce]], [[1945 in music|1945 music]],<ref name="Billboard"/> and hip hop.<ref name="Toronto Star"/> It follows a half-sung, half-rapped format and comprises a retro-soul melody and beat, and a percussion-heavy arrangement.<ref name="Seventeen">{{cite news|author=Friedman, Megan|url=http://www.seventeen.com/_mobile/entertainment/reviews/meghan-trainor-lips-are-movin|title=Meghan Trainor New Song Lips Are Movin|work=[[Seventeen (American magazine)|Seventeen]]|publisher=[[Hearst Corporation]]|date=October 15, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> Lyrically, the song rebukes a shallow,<ref name="Billboard"/> cheating and lying lover, while asserting Trainor's physical assets.<ref name="Seventeen"/> It shares the same relationship misstep themes of previous tracks "3am" and "Walkashame".<ref name="MTV Review">{{cite web|author=Garibaldi, Christina|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2048408/meghan-trainor-album-title/|title=Meghan Trainor Is More Than The 'Bass': 6 Things We Learned From Her Debut Album|publisher=MTV News. Viacom International|date=January 13, 2015|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref> Musically, the song is reminiscent of the album's second track, "All About That Bass" and references the latter in its lyrics.<ref name="Boston Globe review"/> Erlewine wrote that it recalled "Amy Winehouse's snazzy new-millenial revival".<ref name="AllMusic"/> |
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"No Good for You" contains elements of ska and recalls the works of [[Lily Allen]].<ref name="Billboard"/> It opens with a light guitar strum and features a stop-and-go trumpet rhythm.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> Simarly to the deluxe edition's final track "Credit", the song sees Trainor directly telling what she thinks of a troublesome man.<ref name="MTV Review"/> "Mr. Almost" and "My Selfish Heart" act as a realization of being in an unhealthy romantic relationship.<ref name="MTV Review"/> The former features a rapped verse by Shy Carter, while the latter features a rap by Trainor and contains a "shoo-wop" hook throughout.<ref name="Channel Zero"/> "Credit" sees Trainor questioning an ex-lover's new girlfriend on the positive traits her boyfriend has. Uninterested in him, Trainor asks his new girlfriend "to give credit where it's due".<ref name="Boston"/> Garibaldi wrote that in the song Trainor speaks of how she made her ex-boyfriend "cool" and "gave him swag".<ref name="MTV Review"/> |
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== Promotion and release == |
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On August 10, 2014, "Dear Future Husband" was premiered live by Trainor at promotional gig in [[Kansas City]]. Trainor revealed a 15-second snippet of the title track on August 29, 2014.<ref name="DL"/> [[MTV]] premiered the full version online on September 5, 2014.<ref name="MTV" /> "Close Your Eyes" was premiered by music website [[BuzzFeed]] on September 8, 2014.<ref name="BuzzFeed"/> An [[Title (EP)|extended play of the same name]] featuring "All About That Bass", "Dear Future Husband", "Close Your Eyes" and the title track was released on [[Compact disc|CD]] and [[Music download|digital download]] formats on September 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/title-ep/id914382826|title=Title - EP by Meghan Trainor|work=[[iTunes Store]] (US). [[Apple Inc.]]|accessdate=December 20, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141003042322/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/title-ep/id914382826|archivedate=October 3, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Epcd">{{cite web|url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/title-ep-ep-cd/8699227.p?id=3293603&skuId=8699227|title=Title [EP] [EP] - CD - Meghan Trainor|publisher=[[Best Buy]]|accessdate=December 20, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141221012801/http://www.bestbuy.com/site/title-ep-ep-cd/8699227.p?id=3293603&skuId=8699227|archivedate=December 21, 2014}}</ref> On September 24, 2014, Trainor revealed at the [[IHeartRadio Music Festival]] confirmed that John Legend would feature on the album,<ref name="John Legend"/> after stating in August that the collaboration would be a possibility.<ref name="Tennessean">{{cite news|author=Paulson, Dave|url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/08/28/bass-makes-nashvillian-pop-star/14746755/|title='All About That Bass' makes Nashvillian a pop star|work=[[The Tennessean]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|date=August 28, 2014|accessdate=December 22, 2014}}</ref> An "All About That Bass" EP identical to the ''Title'' EP was released in Austria,<ref name="Aus2">{{cite web|url=https://www.7digital.com/AT/releases/3821483|title=All About That Bass|publisher=7digital (AT) (in German)|accessdate=December 13, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141218085643/https://www.7digital.com/AT/releases/3821483|archivedate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> Germany and Switzerland on October 3, 2014.<ref name="Ger2">{{cite web|url=https://www.7digital.com/DE/releases/3821483|title=All About That Bass|publisher=7digital (DE) (in German)|accessdate=December 13, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141218085826/https://www.7digital.com/DE/releases/3821483|archivedate=December 18, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Swi2">{{cite web|url=https://www.7digital.com/CH/releases/3821483|title=All About That Bass|publisher=7digital (CH) (in German)|accessdate=December 13, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141218085946/https://www.7digital.com/CH/releases/3821483|archivedate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> The same day, in an interview with [[CFTR (AM)]], the singer announced two more titles from the track listing; "Walkashame" and "3am".<ref name="CFTR"/> The release of ''Title'' was then announced on October 20, 2014, and its pre-order replaced the ''Title'' EP on [[iTunes Store]]s the same day as it included all four tracks featured on the EP.<ref name="Bill"/> However, the EP was not replaced on CD formats.<ref name="Epcd"/> All four tracks from the ''Title'' EP and "Lips Are Movin" then served as digital "instant grats" from the album pre-order.<ref name="Bill">{{cite news|author=Trust, Gary|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6289390/hot-100-meghan-trainor-ed-sheeran-glen-campbell|title=Hot 100: Meghan Trainor Still No. 1, Ed Sheeran Hits Top 10, Glen Campbell Returns|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=October 22, 2014|accessdate=December 20, 2014}}</ref> On January 9, 2015, ''Title'' was released,<ref name="AUSrelease"/> and was made available in two different editions; an 11-track standard edition, and a deluxe edition comprising four extra songs.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lee, Ben|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a611375/meghan-trainor-unveils-new-single-lips-are-movin-and-debut-album.html#~oZjCM7OPsWoefM|title=Meghan Trainor unveils new single 'Lips Are Movin' and debut album|publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines|date=November 20, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> Music website [[Mashable]] listed ''Title'' as their third-most anticipated album release of 2015, behind [[Joey Badass]]' ''[[B4.Da.$$]]'' and [[Sleater-Kinney]]'s ''No Cities to Love''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Desta, Yohana|url=http://mashable.com/2014/12/20/new-albums-2015/|title=13 albums we can't wait to hear in 2015|publisher=[[Mashable]]. Mashable Inc.|date=December 20, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> |
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[[File:Meghan Trainor (15972333876).jpg|thumb|right|alt=A young long-haired blonde woman singing into a microphone onstage. She sports a black skirt and black Bad Gal jacket. On her left and right are two brunette women dancing, each are wearing a sleeveless white top and leather shorts. A portraits of several crowns serve as the women's backdrop, as well as the iHeart Radio logo.|Trainor performing "[[Title (song)|Title]]" during the Jingle Ball Tour on December 10, 2014.]] |
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Trainor promoted ''Title'' with a series of public appearances and televised live performances. She performed "All About That Bass" in a duet with American singer [[Miranda Lambert]] at [[Country Music Association Awards]] on November 5, 2014. Whitney Self of [[Country Music Television]] stated that the pair's rendition was "one of the most talked-about performances among the mainstream media".<ref name="CMT">{{cite web|author=Self, Whitney|url=http://www.cmt.com/news/1732406/miranda-lambert-and-meghan-trainor-shake-that-bass-at-the-cma-awards/|title=Miranda Lambert and Meghan Trainor Shake 'That Bass' at the CMA Awards|publisher=[[Country Music Television]]. Viacom Media Networks|date=November 5, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> Following the performance at the ceremony, American singer [[Brad Paisley]] stepped into the audience and told Trainor that he felt she belonged in country music.<ref>{{cite web|author=Finn, Natalie|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/595318/miranda-lambert-and-meghan-trainor-team-up-for-fierce-performance-of-all-about-that-bass-at-2014-cma-awards-watch|title=Miranda Lambert and Meghan Trainor Team Up for Fierce Performance of All About That Bass at 2014 CMA Awards: Watch!|publisher=E!. NBCUniversal Cable|date=November 5, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> Trainor then performed "Lips Are Movin" live on [[NBC]]'s ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|The Today Show]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spin1038.com/page/1.32.68/17123/2/|title=Watch: Meghan Trainor - 'Lips Are Movin' on the Today Show|publisher=[[Spin 1038]]. [[Communicorp]]|date=November 5, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> The singer performed a [[Medley (music)|medley]] of "All About That Bass" and "Lips Are Movin" on the final of the [[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 19)|nineteenth season]] of American series ''[[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' on November 26, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dancing-with-the-stars-season-19-winner-alfonso-ribeiro-takes-home-mirror-ball-trophy/|title='Dancing with the Stars' season 19 crowns a winner|publisher=[[CBS News]]. [[CBS Broadcasting Inc.]]|date=November 26, 2014|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> She also performed the tracks from ''Title'' as part of her set for the [[Jingle Ball Tour 2014]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Trust, Gary|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6406107/z100-jingle-ball-2014-highlights-taylor-swift-5-seconds-of-summer-ariana-grande-sam-smith-more|title=Jingle Ball 2014 Highlights: Taylor Swift, Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande & More|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=December 13, 2014|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> On December 13, 2014, Trainor sung "All About That Bass" live on the final of the [[The X Factor (UK series 11)|eleventh series of ''The X Factor'' UK]], with finalists [[List of The X Factor finalists (UK series 11)|Andrea Faustini, Fleur East]] and [[Ben Haenow]].<ref name="STV">{{cite web|url=http://shows.stv.tv/the-x-factor/303452-meghan-trainor-performs-all-about-that-bass-on-x-factor-final/|title=Meghan Trainor performs All About That Bass on X Factor Final|publisher=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]]. [[STV Group plc]]|date=December 13, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> On December 17, 2014, Trainor reprised "Lips Are Movin" on the [[The Voice (U.S. season 7)|seventh season]] finale of the American series ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]''.<ref>{{cite news|author=Kaur, Jaskiran|url=http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/576331/20141217/voice-season-7-winner-2014-craig-wayne.htm|title='The Voice' Season 7 (2014) Finals/ Finale Results Recap: And The Winner Is… (Spoilers)|work=[[International Business Times]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|date=December 17, 2014|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> Trainor announced the album's supporting tour on November 3, 2014, [[That Bass Tour]]. It comprises 19 North American dates with Australian band [[Sheppard (band)|Sheppard]] as its opening act. The tour will begin on February 11, 2015, in [[Vancouver]], [[Canada]].<ref name="Source">{{cite news|url=http://thesource.com/2014/11/04/meghan-trainer-announces-her-2015-north-american-that-bass-tour/|title=Meghan Trainor Announces Her 2015 North American 'That Bass Tour'|work=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|publisher=The NorthStar Group|date=November 4, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> |
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== Singles == |
== Singles == |
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"All About That Bass" was released as the album's [[lead single]] on June 30, 2014.<ref name="Aus1">{{cite web|url=http://at.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/all-about-that-bass|title=All About That Bass|publisher=7digital (AT) (in German)|accessdate=November 27, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141208150852/https://at.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/all-about-that-bass|archivedate=December 8, 2014}}</ref> It was acclaimed by music critics and was tipped it as a contender for 2014's "Song of the Summer".<ref name="Teen Vogue">{{cite news|author=Firman, Tehrene|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/music/2014-09/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass|title=Meghan Trainor, All About That Bass and Title EP Interview |work=[[Teen Vogue]]|publisher=[[Condé Nast]]|date=September 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Boston Globe">{{cite news|author=Sullivan, James|url=http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2014/09/16/all-about-nantucket-meghan-trainor/hBHcLNeJ5u1cj97XzXXcoO/story.html|title=All About Nantucket's Meghan Trainor|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|publisher=Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC|date=September 16, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> The track was recognized with one [[People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Award]] nomination for Favorite Song,<ref>{{cite web|author=Naoreen, Nuzhat|url=http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2014/11/04/peoples-choice-awards-2015-nominees-full-list/|title=People's Choice Awards 2015: Full List Of Nominees|publisher=[[People's Choice Awards]]|date=November 4, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> one [[MTV Europe Music Awards|MTV Europe Music Award]] nomination for Best Song with a Social Message,<ref>{{cite web|author=Fletcher, Harry|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a608880/mtv-europe-music-awards-2014-all-this-years-nominees-and-winners.html#~oY5yTpI1JLlDhC|title=MTV Europe Music Awards 2014 - All this year's nominees and winners|publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK|date=November 9, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> and nominations for [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] and [[Grammy Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]] at the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Oldenburg, Ann|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/12/05/2015-grammy-nominations-announced/19938541/|title=2015 Grammy nominations roll out|work=USA Today|publisher=Gannett Company|date=December 5, 2014}}</ref> It became Trainor's breakthrough into mainstream success and [[List of best-selling singles|one of the best-selling singles of all time]] with sales in excess of six million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldmusicawards.com/index.php/news/gods-all-those-asian-girl-groups-akb-48-landing-their-18th-world-no1-single-week/|title=The Gods Of All Those Asian Girl Groups, AKB 48, Landing Their 18th World No.1 Single Of The Week!|publisher=[[World Music Awards]]|date=December 6, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> "All About That Bass" topped the national charts of 58 countries,<ref name="Source"/> of which included eight weeks at number one on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and four weeks atop the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|author=West, Michael|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/article/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass_4430874|title=All About That Bass: Meghan Trainor Has Longest Running No.1 of 2014|publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]]. Contactmusic.com Ltd|date=October 27, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> The song was certified quintuple platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). <ref name="riaa">{{cite web|url=http://www.epicrecords.com/news/all-about-bass-riaa-certified-5x-platinum|title='All About That Bass' RIAA Certified 5x Platinum!|publisher=[[Epic Records]]|date=December 10, 2014|accessdate=December 10, 2014}}</ref> |
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"Lips Are Movin" was released as the album's second single on October 21, 2014,<ref name="GER">{{cite web|url=https://de.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/lips-are-movin/|title=Lips Are Movin (2014)|publisher=7digital (DE) (in German)|accessdate=December 18, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141218090252/https://de.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/lips-are-movin/|archivedate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> despite initial plans of "Dear Future Husband" and "Title" serving as Trainor's follow-up.<ref name="Wass">{{cite web|author=Wass, Mike|url=http://www.idolator.com/7566396/meghan-trainor-lips-are-movin-cover-single|title=Meghan Trainor Unleashes New Single 'Lips Are Movin': See The Cute Cover & Listen To The Song|publisher=Idolator. SpinMedia|date=October 14, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> The single garnered positive reviews from music critics, many of which compared it to "All About That Bass",<ref name="Us Weekly">{{cite news|author=Boardman, Madeline|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/meghan-trainor-releases-second-single-lips-are-movin-listen-20141510|title=Meghan Trainor Releases Second Single 'Lips Are Movin': Listen|work=[[Us Weekly]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner]]|date=October 15, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Sugarscape.com">{{cite web|author=Smith, Carl|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/music/news/a1072699/single-review-meghan-trainor-lips-are-movin/|title=Single review: Meghan Trainor - 'Lips Are Movin''|work=[[Sugarscape.com|Sugarscape]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=November 21, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> while others felt the song eliminated Trainor's one-hit wonder status and manifested her as a rival for current successful female pop acts.<ref name="Express">{{cite news|author=Kyriazis, Stefan|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/537730/Lips-Are-Moving-Meghan-Trainor-new-video|title=Lips Are Moving: Meghan Trainor new video from All About The Bass star|work=[[Daily Express]]|publisher=[[Northern & Shell]]|date=November 20, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> Commercially, "Lips Are Movin" became Trainor's second consecutive single to reach the top five in Australia and on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at numbers three and four respectively.<ref name="aus">{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Meghan+Trainor|title=Australian Discography Meghan Trainor|publisher=Australiancharts.com. Hung Medien|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref><ref name=Hot100History>{{cite journal|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6155878/Meghan+Trainor/chart?f=379|title=Meghan Trainor – Chart history: The Hot 100|accessdate=December 18, 2014|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> It also marked the singer's third top ten hit in New Zealand where it reached number six.<ref name="NZ"/> |
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Despite not being released as singles, "Dear Future Husband" and "Title" managed to appear on several national charts. The former peaked at number 64 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 84 in Canada and number 27 in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/meghan-trainor-mn0002811293|title=Meghan Trainor > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles|publisher=AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC|accessdate=December 20, 2014}}</ref> While the latter bowed at number 100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became Trainor's second consecutive top ten hit in New Zealand where it peaked at number nine,<ref name="NZ">{{cite web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Meghan+Trainor|title=New Zealand Meghan Trainor Discography|publisher=Charts.org.nz. Hung Medien|accessdate=December 20, 2014}}</ref> and was certified gold by [[Recorded Music NZ]] (RMNZ) for sales of 7,500 units.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=2609|title=New Zealand single certifications – Meghan Trainor – Title|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|accessdate=December 20, 2014}}</ref> On August 18, 2014, Trainor announced that a [[music video]] for "Dear Future Husband" was conceptualized by [[Fatima Robinson]] who previously directed Trainor's clip for "All About That Bass".<ref name="Popjustice"/> A music video for "Title" was shot in Los Angeles on October 21, 2014, at a downtown movie palace.<ref name="Stone"/> It was directed by Robinson.<ref name="Daily Beast"/> Its premise follows a theme inspired by the [[AAU Mr. America]] pageant. Trainor was accompanied by several film makers and male models who wore [[sash]]es, while sporting a sparkling dress and lime green fur for the shoot.<ref name="Stone"/> "Like I'm Gonna Lose You," which features [[John Legend]], debuted at number 63 in Canada on the chart dated for January 31, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6155878/meghan-trainor/chart?f=793|title= Meghan Trainor on the Canadian Hot 100|date=January 22, 2015|accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref> |
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== Critical reception == |
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| rev1Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/title-mw0002769775|title=Title - Meghan Trainor|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|publisher=AllMusic. Rovi Corporation|date=January 11, 2015|accessdate=January 12, 2015}}</ref> |
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|rev2 = ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' |
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|rev2Score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web|author=Wilson, Carl|title=Album Review: Meghan Trainor's 'Title' Mixes Things Up to Mixed Results|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/6436546/album-review-meghan-trainor-title|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=January 13, 2015}}</ref> |
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|rev3 = ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' |
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|rev3Score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref name="Telegraph"/> |
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|rev4 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' |
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|rev4Score = A-<ref name="EW review">{{cite news|author=Maerz, Melissa|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20889518,00.html|title=Title Review|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=Time Inc.|location=New York|date=January 7, 2015|accessdate=January 7, 2015}}</ref> |
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|rev5 = ''[[The Guardian]]'' |
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|rev5Score = {{rating|2|5}}<ref name="Guardian Review"/> |
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|rev6 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' |
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|rev6Score = {{rating|1.5|4}}<ref name="LA Times Review">{{cite news|author=Wood, Mikael|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-meghan-trainor-title-review-20150113-story.html|title=Review Meghan Trainor's 'Title' is cheerful, crafty yet vexing|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]]|date=January 13, 2015|accessdate=January 15, 2015}}</ref> |
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|rev7=''[[Daily News (New York)|New York Daily News]]'' |
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|rev7Score={{rating|3|5}}<ref name="DN">{{cite news|author=Farber, Jim|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/music-reviews-meghan-trainor-mark-ronson-new-albums-article-1.2074964|title=Music review: Meghan Trainor's new album 'Title'|work=New York Daily News|publisher=Mortimer Zuckerman|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=January 14, 2015}}</ref><!-- Do not change to ''Daily News'' as there are several newspapers that share that name, ''New York Daily News'' is used for clarity and what they are referred to in the source. --> |
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|rev8=''[[Rolling Stone]]'' |
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|rev8Score={{rating|3|5}}<ref name="Rolling Stone Review">{{cite news|last=Arnold, Chuck|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/meghan-trainor-title-20150106|title=Meghan Trainor's New Album: Title|work=Rolling Stone|publisher=Jann Wenner|date=January 6, 2015|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> |
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|rev9 = [[Slant Magazine]] |
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|rev9Score = {{rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="Slant">{{cite web|author=Camp, Alexa|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/meghan-trainor-title|title=Meghan Trainor: Title Album Review|publisher=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=January 9, 2015|accessdate=January 14, 2015}}</ref> |
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| rev10 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' |
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| rev10Score = 4/10<ref name="Weiss">{{cite web |last=Weiss |first=Dan |url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/meghan-trainor-title/ |title=Meghan Trainor, 'Title' (Epic) |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|date=January 15, 2015 |accessdate=January 16, 2015}}</ref> |
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On [[Metacritic]], which assigns a rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album gained an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 60, based on 11 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/title/meghan-trainor/critic-reviews|title=Critic reviews for Title|publisher=[[Metacritic]]. [[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=January 17, 2015}}</ref> AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine felt ''Title'' manifested Trainor as the "first post-''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'' pop star, consciously putting on a show".<ref name="AllMusic"/> He wrote that the singer's giddiness was "ingratiating" on the record, and opined that the album made it easier to warm to her "considerable skill" at [[pastiche]] and performance.<ref name="AllMusic"/> Erlewine concluded his review, writing, "Far from consigning her to one-hit wonder territory, the blend of strength of personality and music-biz savvy on ''Title'' shows that Meghan Trainor is clever enough to parlay a big hit into a real career".<ref name="AllMusic"/> In a positive review, Melissa Maerz of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' stated that the album "will endear her equally to grandmas and the vintage-loving kids who borrow their cardigans" and called it "real-girl pop with massive charm".<ref name="EW review"/> Maerz went on to opine that the record would boost Trainor's popularity as an artist.<ref name="EW review"/> ''Rolling Stone'' reviewer Chuck Arnold deemed the album "charmingly old-fashioned" and commended Trainor for co-writing each of its comprising tracks.<ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/> |
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Carl Wilson of ''Billboard'' stated that the messages in the album's songs "[are what] Trainor's fans want and need to hear, but they get repetitive, and the retro musical framing sometimes threatens to make her healthy-values emphasis seem dully quaint and cloying." He went on to add, "Aside from an understandable naivete, Trainor's weaknesses are her stylistic cherry-picking and her compulsion to appear adorably relatable and socially correct...her career will live well beyond her breakout year if she can mature into the originality and messiness of her humanity with the same vivaciousness."<ref name="Billboard"/> In a mixed review, Marc Hirsh of ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' opined that ''Title'' was "for better or for worse, more of the same".<ref name="Boston Globe review">{{cite web|author=Hirsh, Marc|url=http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/01/13/meghan-trainor-title/MoFnOiTIZx4I8rHDUhlYlL/story.html|title=Trainor's 'Title' is all about the hooks|work=The Boston Globe|publisher=Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC|date=January 13, 2015|accessdate=January 15, 2015}}</ref> Hirsh commended the album's sass and "infectiousness," but felt it was "secondhand" and dismissed Trainor as a "plunderer first and foremost".<ref name="Boston Globe review"/> ''New York Daily News'' journalist Jim Farber complimented Trainor's talent, "large" voice and "witty" writing style on the album.<ref name="DN"/> However, Farber said that "over the course of the album she crosses the line from confident to smug", adding, "The fact that she often harmonizes with herself only emphasizes the image of self-containment".<ref name="DN"/> ''The Daily Telegraph''{{'}}s Helen Brown called ''Title'' "relentlessly cute" and felt it showcased "plenty of wit, and watertight tunes".<ref name="Telegraph"/> However, Brown went on to comment that with the album Trainor offers "as many empty calories as the most vacuous TV talent show contestant," and opined that "she needs to read more self-help than she spouts".<ref name="Telegraph"/> |
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[[Slant Magazine]]'s Alexa Camp opined that the album's "blue-eyed soul is ultimately just pale" and commented: "It's unclear how Trainor's otherwise retro shtick is sustainable, as evidenced by similar artists like [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]] seeing their careers quickly wane. After all, Trainor is no Amy Winehouse, lacking both that singer's raw emotive talent and ''[[Back to Black]]''{{'}}s ability to infuse her period sound with a distinctly 21st-century sonic and lyrical sophistication."<ref name="Slant"/> ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' writer Dan Weiss said, "If ''Title'' ends up being a gateway for body-conscious adolescents [...], more power |
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to it," adding, "But if she was actually as clever as her press release and titled the album ''It Girl With Staying Power'', she might actually have staying power".<ref name="Weiss"/> In a negative review, Mikael Wood of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' felt that ''Title'' was "cheerful, crafty, yet vexing," and opined that it "basically offers a dozen variations on 'All About That Bass'".<ref name="LA Times Review"/> Wood went on to criticize the record's opposing themes as "unexamined" and Trainor's use of certain vocal patterns "typically associated with black singers".<ref name="LA Times Review"/> Tshepo Mokoena of ''The Guardian'' felt the record was "full of lyrical contradictions" and lacked consistency.<ref name="Guardian Review">{{cite news|author=Mokoena, Tshepo|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/22/meghan-trainor-title-review|title=Meghan Trainor: Title review|work=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian Media Group|date=January 22, 2015|accessdate=January 24, 2015}}</ref> In his review, Mokoena quipped, "Come for catchy hooks sung in an affected Southern accent, not for insightful and, intimate songwriting".<ref name="Guardian Review"/> |
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== Commercial performance == |
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Upon release, ''Title'' debuted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] on the issue dated January 31, 2015. It sold 238,000 album-equivalent units in its debut week, of which 195,000 are pure album sales. This marked the largest debut by a solo female's first album since [[Susan Boyle]]'s [[I Dreamed a Dream (album)|''I Dreamed a Dream'']] (2009). In addition, the last January-released album to sell more in its debut week was [[Justin Bieber]]'s ''[[Believe Acoustic]]'' in January 2013.<ref name="US Sales">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6443849/meghan-trainor-title-debut-number-one|title=Meghan Trainor's 'Title' Album Earns Mighty Debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200|work=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Paul|date=January 21, 2015|accessdate=January 21, 2015}}</ref> |
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In Oceania, the album has been successful, debuting at number one on the Australian Albums Chart and the New Zealand Albums Chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/albums/3208 |title=Top 50 Albums Chart|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |date=January 17, 2015 |accessdate=January 16, 2015}}</ref><ref name="ultratop">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/album/3f6a2/Meghan-Trainor-Title|title=Meghan Trainor 'Title' (Album) |language=Dutch |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=January 16, 2015}}</ref> |
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In Canada, the album debuted at number one on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]], selling 12,000 copies.<ref>http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/weekly-music-sales-report-analysis-21-january-2015/</ref> |
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== Track listing == |
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| title1 = The Best Part (Interlude) |
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| writer1 = [[Meghan Trainor]] |
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| extra1 = [[Kevin Kadish]] |
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| length1 = 0:24 |
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| title2 = [[All About That Bass]] |
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| extra2 = Kadish |
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| length2 = 3:11 |
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| title3 = [[Dear Future Husband]] |
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| writer3 = {{flat list | |
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| extra3 = Kadish |
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| length3 = 3:04 |
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| title4 = Close Your Eyes |
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| writer4 = {{flat list | |
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| extra4 = Kadish |
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| length4 = 3:41 |
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| title5 = 3am |
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| writer5 = {{flat list | |
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* Chris Gelbuda |
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* [[Ben Fagan]] |
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* [[Todd Carey]] |
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* Karen Thronton |
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| extra5 = Gelbuda |
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| length5 = 3:06 |
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| title6 = Like I'm Gonna Lose You |
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| note6 = featuring [[John Legend]] |
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* Trainor |
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* Justin Weaver |
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* Caitlyn Smith |
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| extra6 = {{flat list | |
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| length6 = 3:45 |
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| title7 = Bang Dem Sticks |
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| writer7 = {{flat list | |
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* James G. Morales |
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* Matthew Morales |
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* Julio David Rodriguez |
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| extra7 = {{flat list | |
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* The Elev3n |
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| length7 = 3:00 |
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| title8 = Walkashame |
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| extra8 = Kadish |
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| length8 = 2:59 |
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| title9 = [[Title (song)|Title]] |
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| extra9 = Kadish |
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| length9 = 2:55 |
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| title10 = What If I |
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| extra10 = Kadish |
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| length10 = 3:20 |
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| title11 = [[Lips Are Movin]] |
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| extra11 = Kadish |
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{{Track listing |
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| headline = ''Title'' – {{nobold|Deluxe edition}}<ref name="Deluxe"/> |
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| title12 = No Good for You |
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| extra12 = [[J.R. Rotem]] |
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| length12 = 3:36 |
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| title13 = Mr. Almost |
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| note13 = featuring Shy Carter |
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* Jesse Frasure |
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| extra13 = Kadish |
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| length13 = 3:16 |
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| title14 = My Selfish Heart |
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| writer14 = Trainor |
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| extra14 = Kadish |
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| length14 = 3:47 |
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| title15 = Credit |
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== Charts == |
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!scope="row"{{albumchart|Australia|1|artist=Meghan Trainor|album=Title|accessdate=January 24, 2015|refname=AUSalbum}} |
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!scope="row"{{albumchart|Austria|13|artist=Meghan Trainor|album=Title|accessdate=January 24, 2015|refname=AUTalbum}} |
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!scope="row"{{albumchart|Flanders|55|artist=Meghan Trainor|album=Title|accessdate=January 24, 2015|refname=FLAalbum}} |
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!scope="row"{{albumchart|Wallonia|57|artist=Meghan Trainor|album=Title|accessdate=January 24, 2015|refname=WALalbum}} |
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!scope="row"{{albumchart|BillboardCanada|1|artist=Meghan Trainor|album=Title|accessdate=January 24, 2015|refname=CANalbum}} |
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!scope="row"{{albumchart|Denmark|10|artist=Meghan Trainor|album=Title|accessdate=January 24, 2015|refname=DENalbum}} |
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"All About That Bass" was released as the album's [[lead single]] on June 30, 2014.<ref name="Aus1">{{cite web|url=http://at.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/all-about-that-bass|title=All About That Bass|publisher=7digital (AT) (in German)|accessdate=November 27, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141208150852/https://at.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/all-about-that-bass|archivedate=December 8, 2014}}</ref> It was named the "Song of the Summer" by [[NBC]]'s ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]]'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Brennan, Danielle|url=http://www.today.com/popculture/meghan-trainor-all-about-her-cover-taylor-swifts-shake-it-1D80157864|title=Meghan Trainor is 'all about' her cover of Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off'|publisher=''Today''. NBC|date=September 18, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> and played into what ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' called "The Era of the Big Booty".<ref name="Complex">{{cite news|author=Ex, Kris|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/12/we-need-to-stop-talking-about-iggy-azalea|title=We Need to Stop Talking About Iggy Azalea|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|publisher=Complex Media|date=December 31, 2014|accessdate=January 5, 2015}}</ref> The song earned two nominations at the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] and [[Grammy Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Oldenburg, Ann|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/12/05/2015-grammy-nominations-announced/19938541/|title=2015 Grammy nominations roll out|work=USA Today|publisher=Gannett Company|date=December 5, 2014}}</ref> Its accompanying [[music video]] became a [[viral video|viral hit]], and was [[Vevo]]'s second most streamed music video of 2014.<ref>{{cite news|author=Flanagan, Andrew|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/6334867/trending-2014-yahoo-bing-spotify-rhapsody-vevo|title=#Trending in 2014: Yahoo, Vevo, Rhapsody, Spotify and Bing Share the Year's Biggest Names|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=December 3, 2014|accessdate=December 29, 2014}}</ref> The song, however, became subjected to controversy with critics dismissing it for [[anti-feminism]],<ref name="Vox">{{cite web|author=McKinney, Kelsey|url=http://www.vox.com/2014/9/12/6126429/ban-meghan-trainor|title='All About That Bass' isn't actually body-positive|publisher=[[Vox Media|Vox.com. Vox Media]]|date=September 12, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> and [[cultural appropriation]].<ref name="Seattle"/> "All About That Bass" topped the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] for eight consecutive weeks, and surpassed [[Michael Jackson]]'s seven-week record with "[[Billie Jean]]" (1983) and "[[Black or White]]" (1991), to become the longest-running number one by an Epic Records artist.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite news|author=McIntyre, Hugh|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2014/10/30/meghan-trainors-all-about-that-bass-makes-history/|title=Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass' Makes History|work=[[Forbes]]|publisher=Forbes, Inc.|date=October 30, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> The song was later certified six-times platinum by the the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22All+About+That+Bass%22|title=American single certifications – Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass|publisher=Recording |
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Industry Association of America|accessdate=January 25, 2014|format=''If necessary, click'' Advanced, ''then click'' Format, ''then select'' Single, ''then click'' SEARCH}}</ref> It peaked atop the [[UK Singles Chart]] for four consecutive weeks,<ref>{{cite web|author=West, Michael|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/article/meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass_4430874|title=All About That Bass: Meghan Trainor Has Longest Running No.1 of 2014|publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]]. Contactmusic.com Ltd|date=October 27, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> and made British chart history by becoming the first single to enter the chart's top 40 without any contributing physical or digital sales.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kreisler, Lauren|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/meghan-trainors-all-about-that-bass-becomes-first-song-to-chart-on-streams-alone-3158/|title=All About That Bass becomes first song to chart on streams alone|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]. [[British Phonographic Industry]]|date=September 28, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> "All About That Bass" topped the national charts of 58 countries,,<ref name="Source"/> and by December 2014 had sold 6 million copies worldwide, in turn becoming a [[List of best-selling singles|best-selling single]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldmusicawards.com/index.php/news/gods-all-those-asian-girl-groups-akb-48-landing-their-18th-world-no1-single-week/|title=The Gods Of All Those Asian Girl Groups, AKB 48, Landing Their 18th World No.1 Single Of The Week!|publisher=[[World Music Awards]]|date=December 6, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> |
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"Lips Are Movin" was released as the album's second single on October 21, 2014,<ref name="GER">{{cite web|url=https://de.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/lips-are-movin/|title=Lips Are Movin (2014)|publisher=7digital (DE) (in German)|accessdate=December 18, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141218090252/https://de.7digital.com/artist/meghan-trainor/release/lips-are-movin/|archivedate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> despite initial plans of "Dear Future Husband" and "Title" serving as Trainor's follow-up.<ref name="Wass">{{cite web|author=Wass, Mike|url=http://www.idolator.com/7566396/meghan-trainor-lips-are-movin-cover-single|title=Meghan Trainor Unleashes New Single 'Lips Are Movin': See The Cute Cover & Listen To The Song|publisher=Idolator. SpinMedia|date=October 14, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> The song garnered generally favorable reviews from music critics,<ref name="Express">{{cite news|author=Kyriazis, Stefan|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/537730/Lips-Are-Moving-Meghan-Trainor-new-video|title=Lips Are Moving: Meghan Trainor new video from All About The Bass star|work=[[Daily Express]]|publisher=[[Northern & Shell]]|date=November 20, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> and received several comparisons to "All About That Bass".<ref name="Us Weekly">{{cite news|author=Boardman, Madeline|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/meghan-trainor-releases-second-single-lips-are-movin-listen-20141510|title=Meghan Trainor Releases Second Single 'Lips Are Movin': Listen|work=[[Us Weekly]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner]]|date=October 15, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Sugarscape.com">{{cite web|author=Smith, Carl|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/music/news/a1072699/single-review-meghan-trainor-lips-are-movin/|title=Single review: Meghan Trainor - 'Lips Are Movin''|work=[[Sugarscape.com|Sugarscape]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=November 21, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> Its accompanying music video, commissioned by [[Hewlett-Packard]], featured a variety of [[social media]] stars,<ref name="Ad">{{cite news|author=Nudd, Tim|url=http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-agency-made-meghan-trainors-new-video-and-its-great-161594|title=An Ad Agency Made Meghan Trainor's New Video, and It's Great|work=[[Adweek]]|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=November 20, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> including dancers [[Les Twins]] and [[Chachi Gonzales]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Garibaldi, Christina|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2004029/meghan-trainor-lips-are-movin-video-vine-stars/|title=Meghan Trainor Did Something No Artist Has Ever Done Before With Her 'Lips Are Movin' Video|publisher=MTV News. Viacom Media Networks|date=November 20, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> ''Billboard'' called the clip "a historic milestone" and "the first music video ever to be created entirely by social media influencers".<ref name="HP">{{cite news|author=Hampp, Andrew|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6327404/behind-hewlett-packards-20-million-ad-spend-behind-meghan-trainor|title=Behind Hewlett-Packard's $20 Million Ad Spend Behind Meghan Trainor, Beginning with Her New Music Video|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=November 21, 2014|accessdate=December 15, 2014}}</ref> The song became Trainor's second consecutive top five hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 where it peaked at number four,<ref name=Hot100History>{{cite journal|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6155878/Meghan+Trainor/chart?f=379|title=Meghan Trainor – Chart history: The Hot 100|accessdate=December 18, 2014|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 1 million units.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Lips+Are+Movin%22|title=American single certifications – Meghan Trainor – Lips Are Movin|publisher=Recording |
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Industry Association of America|accessdate=January 25, 2014|format=''If necessary, click'' Advanced, ''then click'' Format, ''then select'' Single, ''then click'' SEARCH}}</ref> "Lips Are Movin" also reached the top 10 in Australia,<ref name="aus">{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Meghan+Trainor|title=Australian Discography Meghan Trainor|publisher=Australiancharts.com. Hung Medien|accessdate=December 18, 2014}}</ref> Canada,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6155878/Meghan+Trainor/chart?f=793|title=Meghan Trainor Album & Song Chart History|publisher=[[Canadian Hot 100]] for Meghan Trainor|accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> Czech Republic,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpicr.cz/hitparada/index.php?hitp=R|title=ČNS IFPI|publisher=Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. ''Note: insert 201501 into search''|accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> Ireland,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2015&year=2015&week=4|title=Chart Track: Week 4, 2015|publisher=[[Irish Singles Chart]]|accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> Netherlands,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.top40.nl/zoeken?search=Meghan+Trainor+-+Lips+Are+Movin|title=Nederlandse Top 40 - Meghan Trainor - Lips Are Movin search results|publisher=[[Dutch Top 40]]|language=Dutch|accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> and New Zealand.<ref name="NZ"/> |
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Industry Association of America|accessdate=January 25, 2015|format=''If necessary, click'' Advanced, ''then click'' Format, ''then select'' Single, ''then click'' SEARCH}}</ref> "Title" peaked at number 100,<ref name=Hot100History/> and also reached number nine in New Zealand,<ref name="NZ">{{cite web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Meghan+Trainor|title=New Zealand Meghan Trainor Discography|publisher=Charts.org.nz. Hung Medien|accessdate=December 20, 2014}}</ref> where it was certified gold by [[Recorded Music NZ]] (RMNZ).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=2609|title=New Zealand single certifications – Meghan Trainor – Title|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|accessdate=December 20, 2014}}</ref> |
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Title is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor released on January 9, 2015, by Epic Records. The album serves as a replacement of Trainor's 2014 extended play of the same name, and is made up of a standard 11-track edition and deluxe edition with four extra songs. It was predominantly written and composed by Trainor and Kevin Kadish, and produced by the latter. Other collaborators on the album include Chris Gelbuda and Jesse Frasure, while John Legend and Shy Carter serve as its only featured artists.
Title was developed as a "very honest" album for all ages, with "very honest" storylines. It reflects on changes in Trainor's life and in her artistic process, and is intended as a source of empowerment for youth. Sonically, Title was inspired by Trainor's love for throwback style records, and the 1950s and 1960s eras in music. She honed the album's sound by incorporating different combinations of genres, including: Caribbean, doo-wop, hip hop, soca and pop, among others.
The album was preceded by two commercially successful singles. "All About That Bass", released as the album's lead single on June 30, 2014, topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and the UK Singles Chart for four. The song peaked at number one in 58 countries worldwide and entered the list of best-selling singles. The second single "Lips Are Movin", released on October 21, 2014, marked Trainor's second consecutive top five hit with a peak of number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Trainor promoted Title through a series of public appearances and televised live performances, as well as on the Jingle Ball Tour 2014. The album's supporting concert tour, That Bass Tour, commences on February 11, 2015.
Production
In July 2014, Trainor stated that she planned to complete her debut album by September.[1] By mid-August, the record was initially completed, but Trainor told USA Today that a song which was written in eight minutes was to be recorded for the album the same day.[2] Trainor also said that the album would comprise "a few" power ballads and that most of its production was handled by Kevin Kadish. She stated that Nashville producer Chris Gelbuda was also involved with the record's production, and said that she wrote a song with Jesse Frasure, who previously co-wrote with Trainor on American group Rascal Flatts' Rewind (2014).[3] On August 30 Trainor told Jim Sullivan of the Cape Cod Times that Title would be released in November or December 2014.[4] However, in an interview with Billboard on September 21, Trainor stated that the album was "pretty much done" and that she had one more song left to complete. She also quipped, "I'm saving huge singles for [Title]".[5]
After Trainor was forced to take a two month sabbatical in October 2014 after developing polyps on her vocal cords, Kadish made use of demo vocal takes Trainor had recorded as guides. Following her vocal rest, Trainor was initially discouraged by her vocal being weaker than it was before. Speaking to USA Today she mentioned, "Kevin would calm me down, we'd dim the lights, so I wouldn't get frustrated".[6] Some of the album was recorded with Trainor lying on her back, on a bed Kadish made her in studio, to improve her vocal strength.[6] In an interview with Stacy Lambe of Out, Trainor quipped, "First album, you show them what you can do and then the second album, you can do whatever you want. And that's what I'm gonna do."[7] Trainor said on October 7, that the album was made up of 14 tracks, 10 of which were co-written and produced by Kadish.[8] She announced on October 14, that Title contained a country song of which its production is made up entirely of her ukulele melody, and that she was searching for a country artist to feature on the track.[9] On November 11, a rumor arose that Trainor had collaborated with One Direction singer Harry Styles, which Trainor did not confirm nor deny.[10] Trainor told Ryan Seacrest, on December 19, that she had completed recording a collaboration with American singer Jason Derulo.[11]
Writing and inspiration
According to Trainor, Title was developed as a "very honest" album for all ages,[12] and its writing reflects on the changes in her life and in her artistic process.[13] The singer intended the album as a source of empowerment for youth, writing songs she said she wished she had before going into high school.[14] The album's sound was inspired by Trainor's love for throwback style records, and the 1950s and 1960s eras in music.[10] She honed the album's sound by incorporating different combinations of genres, including: Caribbean, doo-wop,[12] hip hop,[10] soca and pop.[12] The record's cohesion was influenced by the works of American group the Fugees.[15] "All About That Bass" was composed by Trainor when she was an unsigned recording artist.[16] As a songwriter, Trainor "shopped" the song around at various record labels and offered it to numerous artists, including American singer Beyoncé,[15] all of which declined Trainor's offer. However, in February 2014, Trainor was signed to Epic Records by chairman L.A. Reid after she performed the song for him in its demo form. Reid suggested that the song should remain as a demo form but have additional audio mastering.[16] The inspiration for "All About That Bass" was obtained from Trainor's struggle with her body image during adolescence, doo-wop, Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are" (2010).[17] and The Chordettes' "Lollipop" (1958).[18]
In summing up her thoughts to Time's Nolan Feeney about what she wanted listeners to hear on Title Trainor stated, "What would I want to say to the world?' I want to help myself. I want to make sure guys take me on a date and treat me right because I didn't do that in the past. I want to love my body more. I just hope younger girls love themselves more, and younger people in general..." [19]
"Dear Future Husband" was inspired by Trainor's love for harmonies,[13] and a joke Trainor made with her father, where she said her future husband "is out there somewhere, chilling".[20] Trainor reminisced on her past romantic relationships where she was mishandled, and with the track, she wanted to make a statement that women should be treated better by their boyfriends.[21] "3am" and "Walkashame" were composed as "fun" songs in the same vein as "All About That Bass".[8] "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" was a demo Trainor composed and recorded "years ago," left off the album's initial track listing. However, Trainor's uncle insisted her management to listen to the track.[22] Upon hearing the song, Trainor's manager burst into tears and stated that it had to appear on Title. Trainor then developed and produced the final version of "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" with a friend and sent it to American singer John Legend, who shared the same management as Trainor. Legend replied, stating, "I love this I want to be a part of it," and later appeared on the track as a featured vocalist.[22]
Trainor felt the title track showcased what her artistic style was about, and said, "I loved that 'Title' showed a little Caribbean drum before the chorus and then, like, a rap bridge that was, like…[a] totally different sound."[23] It was described by her as "call me your girlfriend, I'm sick of being your boo thing, so call me your girlfriend and give me that title".[24] "What If I" was written as a heartfelt ballad, and was inspired by an experience where Trainor was asked out on her first date, by a rock artist, who asked her at the end of the date, "What if I kissed you tomorrow?".[8] Recorded on August 19, 2014, "Lips Are Movin" served as a late addition to Title.[2] It was written in eight minutes. Trainor honed the song's inspiration from a situation where she caught one of her label colleagues lying, and American singer Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" (2007). She altered its message to deal with the subject of being cheated on, so that her listeners could relate to it better. Moreover, at the time of the track's development, Trainor reflected on her previous romantic relationship where she was cheated on and where her then-boyfriend dismissed her aspirations to become a pop star.[10]
Composition
Music and lyrics
The final cut of Title comprises 11 tracks on the standard edition and 15 on the deluxe edition. The album has a predominantly blue-eyed soul,[25] doo-wop,[26] and pop sound.[27] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic opined that Title was a balance of old-fashioned girl group pop and old-school hip hop. An "innocent" album, it contains throwback style three-part harmonies and handclaps, finger-clicks,[28] acoustic bass,[29] bubblegum pop melodies,[30] and reggae and soca riddims.[31] It features Trainor performing in a style reminiscent of musical theatre, where she combines rapped verses with cabaret choruses.[32] According to Jim Farber of the New York Daily News some tracks on the record have influences of Caribbean music, inspired by Trainor's Tobago-born uncle and Millie Small's "My Boy Lollipop" (1964). Farber also noted that Title roots itself in the same style of its preceding singles "All About That Bass" and "Lips Are Movin", and recalls "girl groups in all their glory".[33]
Trainor's vocal on the record was described as "torch-y" and "tangy", and reminiscent of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.[34] The album's lyrical content deals with subjects of contemporary female empowerment, self-respect and self-awareness.[35] It comprises the opposing themes: the individual versus society, modernity versus tradition, dependence versus independence.[36] Paul de Barros of The Seattle Times wrote that the album contained adult themes with "occasionally salty language".[37] According to Bryanna Cappadona of Boston Magazine, Trainor portrays a "bossy, egocentric and sexually candid" personality on the record.[38] Helen Brown of The Daily Telegraph opined that "Trainor tackles 'complicated' relationships and drunken one-night stands with perma-perkiness" on Title.[39] While Tshepo Mokoena of The Guardian wrote that the record served as a testament to Trainor not identifying as a feminist.[28]
Songs
The album opens with a 24-second interlude, "The Best Part", which declares Trainor's delight in being a songwriter and shares similarities with Pat Ballard's "Mr. Sandman" (1954).[35] A bubblegum-pop doo-wop song,[40] "All About That Bass" contains elements from a complex mix of a variety of genres: R&B[41] hip hop,[42] tropical,[41] country and rock and roll.[43] It comprises an earworm hook,[40] early 1960s soul-pop groove,[2] scatting tempo and shimmying melody.[44] Trainor's vocal on the track was likened to the works of 1960s singers; Betty Everett, Doris Day, Eydie Gormé and Rosemary Clooney. Lyrically, "All About That Bass" serves as a callout to embrace inner beauty, and to promote positive body imagery and self-acceptance.[40] The words "treble" and "bass" in the song act as metaphors for the weight of women,[15] and the lyric "I'm bringing booty back" references Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" (2006).[45] "Dear Future Husband" is a doo-wop song,[23] and a throwback to "boyfriend-obsessed" 1960s bubblegum pop.[37] The track's opens with an introduction similar to that of a phonograph in sound before transcending into an uptempo dance beat.[46] It features a series of slick production slap-beats, a rock-inspired drum track, zippy piano and ebullient brass instrumentation.[45][47] The song contains old-fashioned lyrics which serve as a list of factors Trainor's love interests should be aware of before proposing to her,[24] and deal with sexual politics and see Trainor demanding apologies after fights despite admitting that she is wrong.[46] The track shares a melody similar to 1961 songs "Runaround Sue" by Dion and "Quarter to Three" by Gary U.S. Bonds.[13][48]
The album's fourth track, "Close Your Eyes" is a modern,[47] slow dance ballad,[32] about ignoring negativity and loving yourself on your own terms.[49] It delivers a "cornier take" on the alternative-beauty theme of "All About That Bass",[33] reinforcing her body image insecurities from the latter.[31] The song is backed by an acoustic guitar and violin which shift focus to Trainor's nuanced, soulful vocal.[45] A male vocal singing the lyric "That was beautiful" is included after each chorus.[46] The track's style recalls the works of Italian-American duo Santo & Johnny.[36] "3am" is a "honey-voiced" heartfelt ballad that serves as a drunk dialing come-on,[37][27] which later becomes a regret.[38] While most of Title portrays Trainor as confident, "3am" is afflicted with insecurity, and its lyrics imply that she succumbs to an ex-boyfriend despite her independent woman morale.[38] According to Marc Hirsh of The Boston Globe, "3am" is a "quieter and more vulnerable, racked with self-doubt that can't just be sung away with a good pep talk in the mirror".[50] Piet Levy of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel opined that the track was "a rare departure into serious, sad territory" for Trainor.[51] The track's sound features a shift from the album's throwback influence to a more R&B influence, and includes a snippet of a phone being dialled at the beginning and end of its duration.[46]
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is a duet between Trainor and John Legend, and a subdued,[26] Motown,[52] boilerplate ballad,[50] and tender love song.[37] It serves as a chance of pace in sound from the album's preceding tracks,[26] and contains a prominent R&B influence.[46] The song is about loving someone out of fear of losing them.[53] Sims noted that the track gave "Trainor's vocals the main stage",[26] while Legend's vocal tone was described as "sincere",[39] and Trainor's as "soft".[46] The ballad was likened to the works of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell,[34] and Ariana Grande's "Tattoed Heart" (2013).[46] "Bang Dem Sticks", a raucous and suggestive song,[37] contains a more ribald theme than the tracks before it,[29] and its lyrics depict Trainor's attraction to drummers.[38] The song follows a simple percussion rhythm,[50] a combination of horn and drum instrumentation,[38] and features Trainor rapping in a Southern American patois.[25] Capadonna noted that the song had "the pushiest message" on the album.[38] Rebecca Mattina of Channel Zero opined that Trainor's vocal was "punchy" and her rapping "full of attitude" on the track.[46]
"Walkashame" thematically ties in with the album's fifth song "3am"; both of which depict romantic missteps and self-awareness.[35] A comical track,[37] it includes a rapped verse by Trainor,[46] and deals with the subject of hangovers.[27] The track's lyrical content portrays Trainor expressing embarrassment,[50] while defending a story of heading home nonchalantly after an unintended one-night stand.[36][37] Melanie J. Sims of the Associated Press opined that the track portrayed Trainor as "the funny girl-nextdoor".[26] The record's title track is an upbeat song,[54] which blends horns and background vocals with ukulele folk-pop and island percussion morphed into a programmed beat.[47] It contains a ska-influenced bridge,[16] handclaps and subtle modern effects. Trainor uses an assertive throwback aural tone on the song,[47] while its lyrics depict her demanding her lover to put a name on their relationship status.[48] Christina Garibaldi of MTV News wrote that the song serves as a lesson for women to disregard friends-with-benefits relationships.[55]
"What If I", a "dreamy" 1950s-style string arranged ballad,[37] mulls over the dangers of sex on a first date and echoes a more personal sentiment of the 1960 song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles.[35] The track's string arrangement was noted to be similar to the works of Etta James,[52] and that of The Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" (1958).[33] Mattina described Trainor's vocal as "delicate" and "powerful" on the song.[46] The standard edition's closing track, "Lips Are Movin", is a bubblegum pop, doo-wop song,[56][57] and contains influences of Motown bounce, 1945 music,[35] and hip hop.[31] It follows a half-sung, half-rapped format and comprises a retro-soul melody and beat, and a percussion-heavy arrangement.[58] Lyrically, the song rebukes a shallow,[35] cheating and lying lover, while asserting Trainor's physical assets.[58] It shares the same relationship misstep themes of previous tracks "3am" and "Walkashame".[53] Musically, the song is reminiscent of the album's second track, "All About That Bass" and references the latter in its lyrics.[50] Erlewine wrote that it recalled "Amy Winehouse's snazzy new-millenial revival".[32]
"No Good for You" contains elements of ska and recalls the works of Lily Allen.[35] It opens with a light guitar strum and features a stop-and-go trumpet rhythm.[46] Simarly to the deluxe edition's final track "Credit", the song sees Trainor directly telling what she thinks of a troublesome man.[53] "Mr. Almost" and "My Selfish Heart" act as a realization of being in an unhealthy romantic relationship.[53] The former features a rapped verse by Shy Carter, while the latter features a rap by Trainor and contains a "shoo-wop" hook throughout.[46] "Credit" sees Trainor questioning an ex-lover's new girlfriend on the positive traits her boyfriend has. Uninterested in him, Trainor asks his new girlfriend "to give credit where it's due".[38] Garibaldi wrote that in the song Trainor speaks of how she made her ex-boyfriend "cool" and "gave him swag".[53]
Promotion and release
On August 10, 2014, "Dear Future Husband" was premiered live by Trainor at promotional gig in Kansas City. Trainor revealed a 15-second snippet of the title track on August 29, 2014.[3] MTV premiered the full version online on September 5, 2014.[55] "Close Your Eyes" was premiered by music website BuzzFeed on September 8, 2014.[49] An extended play of the same name featuring "All About That Bass", "Dear Future Husband", "Close Your Eyes" and the title track was released on CD and digital download formats on September 9, 2014.[59][60] On September 24, 2014, Trainor revealed at the IHeartRadio Music Festival confirmed that John Legend would feature on the album,[22] after stating in August that the collaboration would be a possibility.[61] An "All About That Bass" EP identical to the Title EP was released in Austria,[62] Germany and Switzerland on October 3, 2014.[63][64] The same day, in an interview with CFTR (AM), the singer announced two more titles from the track listing; "Walkashame" and "3am".[12] The release of Title was then announced on October 20, 2014, and its pre-order replaced the Title EP on iTunes Stores the same day as it included all four tracks featured on the EP.[65] However, the EP was not replaced on CD formats.[60] All four tracks from the Title EP and "Lips Are Movin" then served as digital "instant grats" from the album pre-order.[65] On January 9, 2015, Title was released,[66] and was made available in two different editions; an 11-track standard edition, and a deluxe edition comprising four extra songs.[67] Music website Mashable listed Title as their third-most anticipated album release of 2015, behind Joey Badass' B4.Da.$$ and Sleater-Kinney's No Cities to Love.[68]
Trainor promoted Title with a series of public appearances and televised live performances. She performed "All About That Bass" in a duet with American singer Miranda Lambert at Country Music Association Awards on November 5, 2014. Whitney Self of Country Music Television stated that the pair's rendition was "one of the most talked-about performances among the mainstream media".[69] Following the performance at the ceremony, American singer Brad Paisley stepped into the audience and told Trainor that he felt she belonged in country music.[70] Trainor then performed "Lips Are Movin" live on NBC's The Today Show.[71] The singer performed a medley of "All About That Bass" and "Lips Are Movin" on the final of the nineteenth season of American series Dancing with the Stars on November 26, 2014.[72] She also performed the tracks from Title as part of her set for the Jingle Ball Tour 2014.[73] On December 13, 2014, Trainor sung "All About That Bass" live on the final of the eleventh series of The X Factor UK, with finalists Andrea Faustini, Fleur East and Ben Haenow.[74] On December 17, 2014, Trainor reprised "Lips Are Movin" on the seventh season finale of the American series The Voice.[75] Trainor announced the album's supporting tour on November 3, 2014, That Bass Tour. It comprises 19 North American dates with Australian band Sheppard as its opening act. The tour will begin on February 11, 2015, in Vancouver, Canada.[76]
Singles
"All About That Bass" was released as the album's lead single on June 30, 2014.[77] It was acclaimed by music critics and was tipped it as a contender for 2014's "Song of the Summer".[78][79] The track was recognized with one People's Choice Award nomination for Favorite Song,[80] one MTV Europe Music Award nomination for Best Song with a Social Message,[81] and nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.[82] It became Trainor's breakthrough into mainstream success and one of the best-selling singles of all time with sales in excess of six million copies worldwide.[83] "All About That Bass" topped the national charts of 58 countries,[76] of which included eight weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and four weeks atop the UK Singles Chart.[84] The song was certified quintuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [85]
"Lips Are Movin" was released as the album's second single on October 21, 2014,[86] despite initial plans of "Dear Future Husband" and "Title" serving as Trainor's follow-up.[87] The single garnered positive reviews from music critics, many of which compared it to "All About That Bass",[88][89] while others felt the song eliminated Trainor's one-hit wonder status and manifested her as a rival for current successful female pop acts.[56] Commercially, "Lips Are Movin" became Trainor's second consecutive single to reach the top five in Australia and on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at numbers three and four respectively.[90][91] It also marked the singer's third top ten hit in New Zealand where it reached number six.[92]
Despite not being released as singles, "Dear Future Husband" and "Title" managed to appear on several national charts. The former peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 84 in Canada and number 27 in New Zealand.[93] While the latter bowed at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Trainor's second consecutive top ten hit in New Zealand where it peaked at number nine,[92] and was certified gold by Recorded Music NZ (RMNZ) for sales of 7,500 units.[94] On August 18, 2014, Trainor announced that a music video for "Dear Future Husband" was conceptualized by Fatima Robinson who previously directed Trainor's clip for "All About That Bass".[24] A music video for "Title" was shot in Los Angeles on October 21, 2014, at a downtown movie palace.[16] It was directed by Robinson.[8] Its premise follows a theme inspired by the AAU Mr. America pageant. Trainor was accompanied by several film makers and male models who wore sashes, while sporting a sparkling dress and lime green fur for the shoot.[16] "Like I'm Gonna Lose You," which features John Legend, debuted at number 63 in Canada on the chart dated for January 31, 2015.[95]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 60/100[96] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [97] |
Billboard | [35] |
The Daily Telegraph | [39] |
Entertainment Weekly | A-[27] |
The Guardian | [28] |
Los Angeles Times | [36] |
New York Daily News | [33] |
Rolling Stone | [34] |
Slant Magazine | [25] |
Spin | 4/10[98] |
On Metacritic, which assigns a rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album gained an average score of 60, based on 11 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[96] AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine felt Title manifested Trainor as the "first post-Glee pop star, consciously putting on a show".[32] He wrote that the singer's giddiness was "ingratiating" on the record, and opined that the album made it easier to warm to her "considerable skill" at pastiche and performance.[32] Erlewine concluded his review, writing, "Far from consigning her to one-hit wonder territory, the blend of strength of personality and music-biz savvy on Title shows that Meghan Trainor is clever enough to parlay a big hit into a real career".[32] In a positive review, Melissa Maerz of Entertainment Weekly stated that the album "will endear her equally to grandmas and the vintage-loving kids who borrow their cardigans" and called it "real-girl pop with massive charm".[27] Maerz went on to opine that the record would boost Trainor's popularity as an artist.[27] Rolling Stone reviewer Chuck Arnold deemed the album "charmingly old-fashioned" and commended Trainor for co-writing each of its comprising tracks.[34]
Carl Wilson of Billboard stated that the messages in the album's songs "[are what] Trainor's fans want and need to hear, but they get repetitive, and the retro musical framing sometimes threatens to make her healthy-values emphasis seem dully quaint and cloying." He went on to add, "Aside from an understandable naivete, Trainor's weaknesses are her stylistic cherry-picking and her compulsion to appear adorably relatable and socially correct...her career will live well beyond her breakout year if she can mature into the originality and messiness of her humanity with the same vivaciousness."[35] In a mixed review, Marc Hirsh of The Boston Globe opined that Title was "for better or for worse, more of the same".[50] Hirsh commended the album's sass and "infectiousness," but felt it was "secondhand" and dismissed Trainor as a "plunderer first and foremost".[50] New York Daily News journalist Jim Farber complimented Trainor's talent, "large" voice and "witty" writing style on the album.[33] However, Farber said that "over the course of the album she crosses the line from confident to smug", adding, "The fact that she often harmonizes with herself only emphasizes the image of self-containment".[33] The Daily Telegraph's Helen Brown called Title "relentlessly cute" and felt it showcased "plenty of wit, and watertight tunes".[39] However, Brown went on to comment that with the album Trainor offers "as many empty calories as the most vacuous TV talent show contestant," and opined that "she needs to read more self-help than she spouts".[39]
Slant Magazine's Alexa Camp opined that the album's "blue-eyed soul is ultimately just pale" and commented: "It's unclear how Trainor's otherwise retro shtick is sustainable, as evidenced by similar artists like Duffy seeing their careers quickly wane. After all, Trainor is no Amy Winehouse, lacking both that singer's raw emotive talent and Back to Black's ability to infuse her period sound with a distinctly 21st-century sonic and lyrical sophistication."[25] Spin writer Dan Weiss said, "If Title ends up being a gateway for body-conscious adolescents [...], more power to it," adding, "But if she was actually as clever as her press release and titled the album It Girl With Staying Power, she might actually have staying power".[98] In a negative review, Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times felt that Title was "cheerful, crafty, yet vexing," and opined that it "basically offers a dozen variations on 'All About That Bass'".[36] Wood went on to criticize the record's opposing themes as "unexamined" and Trainor's use of certain vocal patterns "typically associated with black singers".[36] Tshepo Mokoena of The Guardian felt the record was "full of lyrical contradictions" and lacked consistency.[28] In his review, Mokoena quipped, "Come for catchy hooks sung in an affected Southern accent, not for insightful and, intimate songwriting".[28]
Commercial performance
Upon release, Title debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 on the issue dated January 31, 2015. It sold 238,000 album-equivalent units in its debut week, of which 195,000 are pure album sales. This marked the largest debut by a solo female's first album since Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream (2009). In addition, the last January-released album to sell more in its debut week was Justin Bieber's Believe Acoustic in January 2013.[99] In Oceania, the album has been successful, debuting at number one on the Australian Albums Chart and the New Zealand Albums Chart.[100][101]
In Canada, the album debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, selling 12,000 copies.[102]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "The Best Part (Interlude)" | Meghan Trainor | Kevin Kadish | 0:24 |
2. | "All About That Bass" |
| Kadish | 3:11 |
3. | "Dear Future Husband" |
| Kadish | 3:04 |
4. | "Close Your Eyes" |
| Kadish | 3:41 |
5. | "3am" |
| Gelbuda | 3:06 |
6. | "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" (featuring John Legend) |
|
| 3:45 |
7. | "Bang Dem Sticks" |
|
| 3:00 |
8. | "Walkashame" |
| Kadish | 2:59 |
9. | "Title" |
| Kadish | 2:55 |
10. | "What If I" |
| Kadish | 3:20 |
11. | "Lips Are Movin" |
| Kadish | 3:02 |
Total length: | 32:27 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
12. | "No Good for You" |
| J.R. Rotem | 3:36 |
13. | "Mr. Almost" (featuring Shy Carter) |
| Kadish | 3:16 |
14. | "My Selfish Heart" | Trainor | Kadish | 3:47 |
15. | "Credit" |
| Kadish | 2:51 |
Total length: | 45:57 |
- Notes
- ^[a] signifies a vocal producer
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[104] | 1 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[105] | 13 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[106] | 55 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[107] | 57 |
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[108] | 1 |
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[109] | 10 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[110] | 16 |
French Albums (SNEP)[111] | 30 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[112] | 14 |
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[113] | 40 |
Italian Albums (FIMI)[114] | 53 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[115] | 1 |
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[116] | 27 |
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[117] | 4 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[118] | 6 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[119] | 2 |
US Billboard 200[120] | 1 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Australia[66][121] | January 9, 2015 | Epic | |
Germany[122] | January 13, 2015 |
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United States[123][124] |
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Ireland[125] | January 23, 2015 | Digital download | |
United Kingdom[103][126] | January 26, 2015 |
|
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External links
- Title at MusicBrainz (list of releases)