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Expectations
File:Expectations-Bebe-Rexha.jpg
Studio album by
Bebe Rexha
ReleasedJune 22, 2018 (2018-06-22)
Recorded2017[1]–2018
Genre
Length43:47
LabelWarner Bros.
Producer
Bebe Rexha chronology
All Your Fault: Pt. 2
(2017) 		Expectations
(2018)
Singles from Expectations
  1. "I Got You"
    Released: October 28, 2016
  2. "Meant to Be"
    Released: October 24, 2017
  3. "I'm a Mess"
    Released: June 15, 2018[4]

Expectations is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.[5] It was released on June 22, 2018, by Warner Bros. Records. The album was announced following the success of her collaboration with country duo Florida Georgia Line, "Meant to Be". Expectations went out for pre-order on April 13, 2018, with the release of two promotional singles: "Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire".[6]

Background

Following the release of All Your Fault: Pt. 2, Bebe began teasing new songs for a third installment in the All Your Fault series, with her manager going on record about its release.[7] However, it appeared plans had changed, as Rexha revealed her next project would be called Expectations through a tweet in November 2017.[8] Rexha revealed the cover art on April 8, 2018, with the album being available for pre-order on April 13.[9]

Release and promotion

"Meant to Be" was initially released as the second single from Rexha's EP All Your Fault: Pt. 2. Following its success, the track was later included on Expectations alongside "I Got You" from All Your Fault: Pt. 1. "Meant to Be" was released on August 11, 2017 as part of the EP, and then released as a single on October 24.[10]

"Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire", the latter of which features Quavo of Migos, were released as promotional singles for the album on April 13, 2018.

"I'm a Mess" was released as the first single exclusive to the album on June 15, following an early radio release in the United States.[11]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Cryptic Rock[12]
The Guardian[13]
Idolator[14]
The Independent[15]
NME[16]

Expectations received mostly critical acclaim. AllMusic's Neil Z. Yeung called the album "an improvement upon her trio of EP releases that succeeds in presenting mature, forward-thinking pop of the dark, introspective variety" and "while it could benefit from some tightening – the middle stretch stalls the momentum – Expectations affirms Rexha's songwriting prowess, ear for catchy hooks, and ability to pull emotion from otherwise serviceable radio pop".[2] Craig Jenkins from Vulture stated that "Rexha's debut album is a showcase for the versatility of her instrument, which is both high and hearty and also a little wan, capable of hitting incredible marks in its upper register at the cost of coming in a little shrill". He especially praised album's intriguing ideas, playful lyrics and memorable hooks marking it as "one of the week's easiest pleasures". [17]

Ilana Kaplan and Nick Hasted from The Independent highlighted album's ballads "Grace" and "Knees", describing Expectations as "album full of flawed, self-deprecating and boundary-pushing pop offerings".[15] Idolator's Mike Nied affirmed that album worthed Rexha's hard work and stated there are "equal parts anthemic and earnest, songs highlighting diverse soundscapes and refusing to shy away from the darker side of life". Although, he wrote that singer's biggest hit "Meant to Be" felt a bit out of place.[14] Nick Levine from NME perceives Rexha more as an "emo singer",[16] while Refinery29's Courtney E. Smith describes Rexha as an "anti-hero" and a "dangerous woman fiercely playing with themes of depression, a lack of self-control, and unpredictability".[18] In addition, Smith put in contradiction singer's "masterful job of painting a nihilistic scene in which she's an observer, and sometimes an unreliable narrator" and a lack of "autobiographical impression".

In a negative review, Laura Snapes of The Guardian surprisingly criticized the overuse of Auto-Tune and Rexha's "desperate search of an indentity" through the album, citing "Ferrari" as the "only remotely distinctive song".[13]

Track listing

Standard edition[6][19] [20]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ferrari"
  • Evigan
  • Gian Stone[a]
3:32
2."I'm a Mess"
  • Jussifer
  • Devon Corey[a]
3:15
3."2 Souls on Fire" (featuring Quavo)
  • Jussifer
  • Zuckerman[b]
2:50
4."Shining Star"
  • Rexha
  • Christy
  • Jacqetta Singleton
  • Scott Carter
  • Alexander Prawl
  • Dre Pinckney
  • Ali P
  • Robot Scott
  • Pinckney
3:06
5."Knees"
Garcia3:26
6."I Got You"
Captain Cuts3:11
7."Self Control"
  • Rexha
  • Christy
  • Andrew Wells
2:54
8."Sad"
  • The Monsters and the Strangerz
  • German
  • Corey[a]
3:05
9."Mine"
  • Rexha
  • Hit-Boy
  • Lionchild
  • Rachel Kennedy
  • Lance Shipp
  • Nathalia Marshall
  • Hit-Boy
  • Corey[a]
2:51
10."Steady" (featuring Tory Lanez)
Bell3:14
11."Don't Get Any Closer"
  • Jussifer
  • Corey[a]
2:48
12."Grace"
  • Rexha
  • Christy
  • Wells
3:16
13."Pillow"
3:36
14."Meant to Be" (featuring Florida Georgia Line)
2:43
Total length:43:47
Japanese CD bonus tracks[21]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."I Can't Stop Drinking About You" (Chainsmokers Remix)
4:23
16."I Got You" (Cheat Codes Remix)
  • Rexha
  • Berger
  • Christy
  • Hindlin
  • McMahon
  • Rabin
3:19
Total length:51:29

Sample credit

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional vocal producer.
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer.

Personnel

Production

  • A&R – Jeff Levin
  • Mitch McCarthy  – mixing (tracks 1–5, and 7–13)
  • Michelle Mancini – mastering

References

  1. ^ Schiller, Rebecca (April 15, 2018). "Bebe Rexha Dishes on Debut Album 'Expectations,' Reflects on Success of Florida Georgia Line Collab 'Meant to Be': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Expectations – Bebe Rexha". AllMusic. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  3. ^ "10 questions with Bebe Rexha". The Angle. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bebe Rexha on Twitter". June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Bebe Rexha. "Bebe Rexha on Twitter: "My Debut album "Expectations" our for pre-order this Friday April 13th."". Retrieved April 14, 2018 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ a b "Expectations by Bebe Rexha". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  7. ^ Andy Gensler (September 12, 2017). "Bebe Rexha's Template For Artist Development In the Age of Streaming". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  8. ^ Bebe Rexha. "Bebe Rexha on Twitter: "Current Updates: New project coming in New year #Expectations. New record with Machine Gun X Ambassadors called "Home" coming soon."". Retrieved April 14, 2018 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Bebe Rexha Reveals The Cover Of Debut LP, 'Expectations'". Idolator. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  10. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on October 31, 2017. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; October 17, 2017 suggested (help)
  11. ^ "Bebe Rexha on Twitter: "We sent all the radio stations a version so they can live with it & hopefully like it enough to play it. Some stations loved it & played it"". June 8, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  12. ^ Blue, Jeannie (June 18, 2018). "Bebe Rexha – Expectations (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved June 23, 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ a b Snapes, Laura (June 22, 2018). "Bebe Rexha: Expectations review – fiercely trite pop". The Guardian. London. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  14. ^ a b Nied, Mike (June 22, 2018). "Album Review: Bebe Rexha's 'Expectations'". Idolator. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  15. ^ a b Kaplan, Ilana; Hasted, Nick (June 20, 2018). "Album reviews: 5SOS, Bebe Rexha, Nine Inch Nails and more". The Independent. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  16. ^ a b Levine, Nick (June 22, 2018). "Expectations – Bebe Rexha review". NME. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  17. ^ Jenkins, Craig (June 22, 2018). "Bebe Rexha's Expectations Explores Weird, Bad Feelings". Vulture. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  18. ^ E. Smith, Courtney (June 22, 2018). "Bebe Rexha Isn't Afraid To Be An Anti-Hero With Expectations". Refinery29. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  19. ^ "Bebe Rexha - Expectations". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  20. ^ Expectations (Media notes). Bebe Rexha. Warner Bros. Records. 2018.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ "Bebe Rexha / ビービー・レクサ「Expectations/エクスペクテーションズ」 | Warner Music Japan". ワーナーミュージック・ジャパン | Warner Music Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  22. ^ Stutz, Colin (June 15, 2018). "Bebe Rexha's New Song 'I'm a Mess' Adding '90s Hit 'Bitch' Songwriters to Credits". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
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