Million Dollar Baby (album)
| Million Dollar Baby | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2 August 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 34:15 |
| Language | English |
| Label | Chess Club Records |
| Singles from Spiritual Instinct | |
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Million Dollar Baby is a synthpop album by English artist Pixey. Her debut, the album was released on 2 August 2024 through Chess Club Records.
Background and release
[edit]Million Dollar Baby was preceded by four singles. "The Thrill of It", which acted as the first single and released on 30 January 2024, was her first self-produced song.[1] The second single was the title track and premiered on BBC Radio 1 on 30 April.[2] The third, "Bring Back the Beat" was released on 18 June,[3] and was followed up on 16 July by "Give a Little of Your Love".[4][5] The album was then released through Chess Club Records on 2 August.[6] It is her debut full-length album.[7]
Reception
[edit]The album was well received by critics. Emily Savage of The Line of Best Fit awarded it an 8/10, Kelly Scanlon for Far Out gave it 3.5/5 stars, and Arwa Haider of the Financial Times gave it 3/5 stars.[6][8][9]
Tracklist
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Man Power" | 3:12 |
| 2. | "Million Dollar Baby" | 3:21 |
| 3. | "The Thrill of It" | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Best Friend" | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Damage" | 3:06 |
| 6. | "Give A Little of Your Love" | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Love Like Heaven" | 3:06 |
| 8. | "Bring Back the Beat" | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Oxygen" | 2:43 |
| 10. | "The War in My Mind" | 4:18 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pixey shares first self-produced new single, "The Thrill Of It"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey announces 'Million Dollar Baby' album with electrifying new single whynow". 30 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (18 June 2024). "Pixey's 'Bring Back The Beat' Harks Back To Northern Soul Energy". Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey teases debut album with "Give A Little Of Your Love"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Pixey: Million Dollar Baby Review - technicolour debut | Pop". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Liverpool-based artist Pixey talks her long-awaited debut album 'Million Dollar Baby' • Interview • DIY Magazine". Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey - 'Million Dollar Baby' album review". Far Out. Archived from the original on 31 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey: Million Dollar Baby album review — self-taught singer-songwriter finds her own voice". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.