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Valentine is the second studio album by American indie rock musician Snail Mail, released on November 5, 2021 by Matador Records.[1]
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| Released | November 5, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | Early 2021 | |||
| Studio | Brad Cook's Studio (Durham, North Carolina) | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 31:34 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
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Background
Lindsey Jordan tried to begin writing material for her second studio album immediately after her debut, Lush. However, she struggled to write because she was on tour and lacked opportunities for solitude. During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan returned to her parents' home in Baltimore, where she began to start working seriously on Valentine.[2] In November 2020, Jordan spent 45 days in a rehab facility in Arizona, an experience she references directly in "Ben Franklin".[2]
According to Snail Mail's Twitter, Lindsey stated: "Making this album has been the greatest challenge of my life thus far. I put my entire heart and soul into every last detail. Thank you for sticking with me and trusting me, as I turn the page into the new chapter of The Book of Snail Mail."[3]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 88/100[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
| Clash | 8/10[6] |
| Gigwise |   [7] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 9/10[8] |
| NME | [9] |
| Pitchfork | 8.5/10[10] |
| Slant | [11] |
Valentine received critical acclaim upon release, earning a Metacritic score of 88/100[4] and the 'Best New Music' certification by Pitchfork.[10] Olivia Horn of Pitchfork wrote that Jordan "flirts with pop—sharpening her hooks, reaching for the synths and strings", in contrast to the "limited possibilities of a three-piece rock band" on her previous album Lush. Horn rated the album 8.5/10, stating that Jordan's songwriting was "dazzlingly sharp and passionate".[10] In a glowing review for NME, El Hunt wrote that "Jordan's songwriting is as astute as ever, and her exploration of love here is set to a rich palette of explorative strings and synths", rating the album 5 stars out of 5.[9] Writing for AllMusic, Marcy Donelson gave the album 3.5 starts out of 5, arguing that while Valentine represents a "bold musical step" for Jordan, it nevertheless "leaves some of her distinctiveness behind."[5] Writing for Slant, John Amen also rated the album 3.5/5, concluding that "If Lush presented a snapshot of a particular mindset, a woman trapped in a psychological limbo, Valentine captures the blurry nature of an inquiry still in progress."[12]
Accolades
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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| Entertainment Weekly | The 10 Best Albums of 2021 | 6 |
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| Paste | The 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 10 |
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| Pitchfork | The 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 15 |
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| NME | The 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 24 |
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| Rolling Stone | 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 32 |
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| Stereogum | The 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 2 |
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| The New York Times: Lindsay Zoladz | Best Albums of 2021 | 3 |
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| USA Today: Patrick Ryan | 5 Best Albums of 2021 | 3 |
Track listing
All tracks written by Lindsey Jordan.[21]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Valentine" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Ben Franklin" | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Headlock" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Light Blue" | 2:34 |
| 5. | "Forever (Sailing)" | 4:18 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Madonna" | 2:53 |
| 7. | "c. et al." | 3:23 |
| 8. | "Glory" | 2:20 |
| 9. | "Automate" | 3:09 |
| 10. | "Mia" | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 31:34 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Adore U" (Valentine Demo) | 3:37 |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Valentine liner notes.[23]
Musicians
- Lindsey Jordan — vocals; keyboards
- Alex Bass — bass
- Ray Brown — drums
- Alex Farrar — keyboards
- Katie Crutchfield — backing vocals on "Ben Franklin"
- Kaitlin Grady — cello on "Light Blue" and "Glory"
- Stephanie Barrett — cello on "Mia"
- Jocelyn Smith — viola on "Mia"
- Kim Ryan — viola on "Mia"
- Liz Stahr — viola on "Mia"
- Adrian Pintea — violin on "Mia"
- Anna Bishop — violin on "Mia"
- Ellen Riccio — violin on "Mia"
- Jeannette Jang — violin on "Mia"
- Meredith Riley — violin on "Mia"
- Treesa Gold — violin on "Mia"
Production and artwork
- Brad Cook – producer
- Lindsey Jordan — producer
- Alex Farrar — engineer; mixer
- Tina Tyrell — photography
- Alexa Lanza — styling
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[24] | 35 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[25] | 7 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[26] | 35 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[27] | 3 |
| US Billboard 200[28] | 61 |
| US Alternative Albums[29] | 7 |
| US Independent Albums[30] | 10 |
| US Top Rock Albums[31] | 6 |
References
- "Snail Mail - "Valentine"". September 15, 2021.
- "Snail Mail Can't Help But Confess". Pitchfork. September 21, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ""Making this album has been the greatest challenge of my life thus far. I put my entire heart and soul into every last detail. Thank you for sticking with me and trusting me, as I turn the page into the new chapter of The Book of Snail Mail." -LJ". Twitter.com. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- "Valentine by Snail Mail Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- Donelson, Marcy. "Valentine – Snail Mail". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- Oxford, Jack. "Snail Mail - Valentine". Clash. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- Rigotti, Alex. "The indie-rock darling continues her reign with a record full of lust and longing". Gigwise.
- Campbell, Caleb. "Snail Mail brilliantly captures the dizzying stakes of loving too young and too hard on Valentine". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- Hunt, El. "Snail Mail – 'Valentine' review: a beautiful progression from her influential debut". NME. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- Horn, Olivia. "Snail Mail – Valentine". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- Amen, John. "Review: Snail Mail's Valentine Represents a Plunge into Sober Self-Assessment". Slant Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- Amen, John (November 1, 2021). "Review: Snail Mail's Valentine Represents a Plunge into Sober Self-Assessment". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "The 10 best (and 3 worst) albums of 2021". Entertainment Weekly. December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "The 50 Best Albums of 2021". Paste. November 29, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Gordon, Arielle (December 7, 2021). "The 50 Best Albums of 2021". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- "The 50 best albums of 2021". NME. December 10, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- "50 Best Albums of 2021". Rolling Stone. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "The 50 Best Albums of 2021". Stereogum. December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Best Albums of 2021". The New York Times. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "10 best albums of 2021". USA Today. December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Ruiz, Matthew (September 15, 2021). "Snail Mail Announces New Album Valentine, Shares New Video: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- "BEATINK.COM Valentine". Beatink.com. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
- Valentine (CD booklet). Snail Mail. Matador Records. 2021.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - "Australiancharts.com – Snail Mail – Valentine". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- "Billboard 200 – November 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- "Alternative Albums – November 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- "Independent Albums – November 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- "Top Rock Albums – November 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
External links
- Valentine at Discogs (list of releases)
На других языках
- [en] Valentine (Snail Mail album)
[es] Valentine (álbum de Snail Mail)
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