Ashlyn (album)
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| Released | May 7, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2021 | |||
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| Length | 47:03 | |||
| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
| Producer | Leroy Clampitt | |||
| Ashe chronology | ||||
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Ashlyn is the eponymous debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Ashe. It was released by Mom + Pop Music on May 7, 2021.[1] Its subject matter centers on Ashe's experiences with divorce, emotional abuse, and grief, including the passing of her brother due to an overdose in September 2020.
Composition
Primarily, the album is a pop record, with influences of music from the 1970s, including artist like Carole King, Elton John and Neil Young, as her biggest musical referents. Prior to the release of Ashlyn, Ashe commented that the album is "deeply reflective and honest, full of stories of my experiences with fear and pain and turning those hard things into joy and independence".[2] Chris DeVille of Stereogum described the album's composition as being "steeped in ornate arrangements and classic sounds".[3]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
Jem Aswad of Variety opined that "it's a whale of a debut album from a giant young talent".[5]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 194 on the US Billboard 200, making it Ashe's second entry on the chart. It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Till Forever Falls Apart" (with Finneas) | 3:43 | ||
| 2. | "I'm Fine" |
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| 2:16 |
| 3. | "Love Is Not Enough" |
| Big Taste | 3:09 |
| 4. | "When I'm Older" |
| Big Taste | 2:50 |
| 5. | "Me Without You" |
| Big Taste | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Save Myself" |
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| 3:44 |
| 7. | "Taylor" |
| Big Taste | 2:48 |
| 8. | "Not Mad Anymore" |
| Big Taste | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Always" |
| Big Taste | 3:35 |
| 10. | "Moral of the Story" |
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| 3:21 |
| 11. | "Serial Monogamist" |
| Big Taste | 3:08 |
| 12. | "Ryne's Song" |
| Big Taste | 4:01 |
| 13. | "Kansas" |
| Big Taste | 4:17 |
| 14. | "Moral of the Story" (featuring Niall Horan) (bonus track) |
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| 3:19 |
| Total length: | 47:03 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[6] | 95 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 194 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] | 31 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[10] | 18 |
References
- ^ Said, Abigail (May 7, 2021). "'ASHLYN' by Ashe Is the New Alternative Album to Listen To - Here's Why". Glitter Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Murray, Robin (April 8, 2021). "Ashe Confirms Debut album 'Ashlyn'". Clash. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (May 10, 2021). "Ashe Seems Far Too Self-Assured To Care Whether You Think She's Corny". Stereogum. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Ashlyn — Ashe". AllMusic. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (May 7, 2021). "Ashe's 'Ashlyn' Is an Eccentric and Effervescent Debut Album From a Giant Young Talent". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "2021 19-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. May 14, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Ashe Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Ashe Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Ashe Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Ashe Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.