REDEMPTION (Dawn Richard album)
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| Studio album by Dawn Richard | ||||
| Released | November 18, 2016 | |||
| Genre | Electronic, alternative R&B, experimental pop, art pop | |||
| Length | 47:24 | |||
| Label | Our Dawn Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Machinedrum & Noisecastle III | |||
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REDEMPTION is the fourth studio album by American singer Dawn Richard, which was released on November 18, 2016, by Our Dawn Entertainment.
REDEMPTION serves as the final chapter in a trilogy that includes 2013's Goldenheart and 2015's Blackheart. The album features contributions from Noisecastle III as well as New Orleans natives Trombone Shorty and PJ Morton.[1]
Background
I wanted to create a vibrant atmosphere. The Red Era is about moving on, redeeming yourself, and finding redemption.
— Dawn Richard
REDEMPTION is the final installment in a planned trilogy of albums by Richard, referred to as The Heart Trilogy, about love, loss, and redemption. The album is preceded by 2013's Goldenheart and 2015's Blackheart.
Richard describes the album as a "self-realization" album that is for all people. She says, "The Red Era is for everybody. Every gay, every fluid, every black, every white. Because my fan base has been through a lot of shit." [2]
None of the previously released singles "Dance", "Not Above That", "Wake Up" and "Cali Sun" can be found on the final track-listing.
Promotion
On March 12, 2016 D∆WN started her REDEMPTION Live show tour. In that same year, she was also chosen to perform the first ever YouTube live 360 performance.[3]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork Media | 8.0/10[4] |
| PressPlayOK | 4/5[5] |
| Allmusic |   [6] |
| NME | 4/5[7] |
| Pretty Much Amazing | B+[8] |
Accolades
| Publication | Accolade | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paste | The 50 Best Albums of 2016 | 2016 | 40[9] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Redemption (Intro)" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 1:27 |
| 2. | "Love Under Lights" | Machinedrum, Noisecastle III | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Black Crimes" | Noisecastle III | 4:04 |
| 4. | "Voices" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 4:09 |
| 5. | "LA" (featuring Trombone Shorty) | Noisecastle III | 5:45 |
| 6. | "Interim (Interlude)" | Dawn Richard, Derek Bergheimer | 0:37 |
| 7. | "Renegades" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Lazarus" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 3:36 |
| 9. | "Tyrants" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 2:57 |
| 10. | "Vines (Interlude)" (featuring PJ Morton) | Dawn Richard, PJ Morton | 2:29 |
| 11. | "Hey Nikki" | Kaveh Rastegar | 3:37 |
| 12. | "Sands" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 3:22 |
| 13. | "Lilies (Interlude)" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 2:36 |
| 14. | "The Louvre" | Dawn Richard, Machinedrum | 4:13 |
| 15. | "Valhalla (Outro)" | Dawn Richard, Derek Bergheimer | 0:42 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | November 18, 2016 | Our Dawn Entertainment | Digital download |
References
- ↑ "D∆WN Announces ‘Redemption’ Release Date, Drops ‘Renegades’ Single | Rap-Up". rap-up.com. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ↑ http://www.vogue.com/13482204/dawn-richard-interview-redemptionheart/
- ↑ "D∆WN: the first ever YouTube Live 360 performance," , 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "Pitchfork Media review".
- ↑ "PressPlayOK review".
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/redemption-mw0002989297/credits
- ↑ "NME review".
- ↑ "Pretty Much Amazing review".
- ↑ "The 50 Best Albums of 2016". Paste. November 30, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.