I Love You, I'm Trying
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| Released | May 5, 2023 | |||
| Genre | rap rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 32:25 | |||
| Label | Fueled By Ramen | |||
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I Love You, I'm Trying is the second studio album by Canadian-American musician Grandson. Two lead singles[1][2] were released along with an announcement[3] in anticipation of the album. The singles were released February 28, 2023 and March 24, 2023, respectively. The album was released May 5, 2023 via Fueled by Ramen.
Background
2 years after the release of grandson's debut studio album, Death of an Optimist, in February 2023, he began teasing a new lead single, lyrics and the album.[4] Later on February 28, 2023, he released the single titled ”Eulogy”, as well as announcing a tour set for May 12, 2023,[5] just a week after the album's release date. This track would go in depth to explain the overwhelming situations of life on the internet. Later in March 2023, he released the second lead single Drones and announced the release date of May 5, 2023 and cover art of the album.[6] He later then announces via Instagram that there will be another single released in April 2023, which the single titled ”Something To Hide” reflecting on his family life and personal relationships, released April 21, 2023.[7]
Critical reception
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On June 23, Alternative Press published an unranked list of the top 25 albums of the year to date and included this release, calling it "a foray into the personal".[8]
Tracklist
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Two Along Their Way" | Jordan Edward Benjamin, Robert Benjamin, Lisa Scinta & Joey Resly | 01:07 |
| 2. | "Eulogy" | Jordan Edward Benjamin & Boonn | 02:22 |
| 3. | "Something To Hide" | Jordan Edward Benjamin, KRUPA & Boonn | 02:00 |
| 4. | "Drones" | Jordan Edward Benjamin, Geoff Warburton & Boonn | 02:30 |
| 5. | "I Love You, I'm Trying" | Jordan Edward Benjamin, Jon Levine, David Pramik & Boonn | 02:43 |
| 6. | "Half My Heart" | Jordan Edward Benjamin, Colin Brittain, Boonn, Mike Shinoda, Ross Golan & Taylor Bird | 02:45 |
| 7. | "When The Bomb Goes" | Jordan Edward Benjamin, KRUPA, Jon Levine, Boonn, K.Flay & John Flynn | 02:35 |
| 8. | "Enough" | Jordan Edward Benjamin, KRUPA, Boonn & lil aaron | 03:41 |
| 9. | "Murderer" | No Love For The Middle Child, Boon, Geoffro Cause, Jordan Edward Benjamin, Boonn, Sam Nelson & Taylor Bird | 04:25 |
| 10. | "I Will Be Here When You're Ready To Wake Up (feat. Wafia)" | Joey Resly, Jordan Edward Benjamin & Lisa Scinta | 01:01 |
| 11. | "Heather" | Jordan Edward Benjamin | 03:19 |
| 12. | "Stuck Here With Me" | No Love For The Middle Child, Maxwell Joseph & Jordan Edward Benjamin | 03:57 |
| Total length: | 32:25 | ||
References
- ^ Sadie (2023-03-24). "Hear grandson pay homage to Tool and System of a Down on the industrial track "Drones"". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "grandson Reveals New Song 'Eulogy,' Announces Massive Global Tour". GENRE IS DEAD!. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "grandson announces new album, 'I Love You, I'm Trying' | ABC Audio Digital Syndication". digital.abcaudio.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "Grandson Teases New Music After Long Silence | Strife Mag". Strife Mag | For all your alternative music & culture news. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Santos, Stacy Simons (2023-03-24). "grandson Announces New Album 'I Love You, I'm Trying' & Sets Out For North American Tour". CelebrityAccess. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Grandson Reveals New Album 'I Love You, I'm Trying'". idobi Network. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ News |, A. B. C. (2023-04-21). "grandson shares new song, "Something to Hide"". 105.7 The Point. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "25 best albums of 2023 so far". Alternative Press. 2023-06-23. ISSN 1065-1667. Retrieved 2023-10-25.