The Greatest Part
| The Greatest Part | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 26, 2020 | |||
| Studio | The Fatherland Studio, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Indie folk[1] | |||
| Length | 32:54 | |||
| Label | Captured Tracks | |||
| Producer | Zac Farro | |||
| Becca Mancari chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Greatest Part | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Consequence of Sound | B+[2] |
| Loud and Quiet | 8/10[3] |
| Louder Than War | 9/10[4] |
The Greatest Part is the second studio album by American indie folk musician Becca Mancari. It was released on June 26, 2020, by Captured Tracks.[5]
Release
[edit]On April 7, 2020, Mancari released the first single "Hunter". The single was produced by Paramore drummer Zac Farro.[6][7]
On May 6, 2020, Mancari announced the release of her second studio album, along with the second single from the album "First Time".[5]
The third single "Lonely Boy" was released on June 9, 2020.[8]
Mancari released the video clip to "Tear Us Apart" on July 9, 2020.[9]
Critical reception
[edit]Marcy Donelson of AllMusic wrote "The Greatest Part pretty seamlessly shifts the balance away from more folk-leaning elements toward keyboards and catchier choruses without losing the warm, dreamy quality of her sound. Having entered recording sessions with the goal of making "sad pop music," Mancari effectively accomplishes that aim on an album that keeps its melodies, rhythms, and the palette bright and welcoming."[1] Writing for Consequence of Sound, Jennifer Irving wrote: "The Greatest Part earns its place as a second record that is a definitive step forward, specifically musically. It’s a fantastic album to lay around the house and do nothing while listening, and yet it’s no stranger to provoking thoughtful conversations with its lyrical content. Although the energy at the beginning of the album stands tallest, Mancari’s more stripped-down tracks towards the end showcase her proficiency in crafting different sounds."[2]
Accolades
[edit]| Publication | Accolade | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Consequence of Sound | Top 50 Albums of 2020 | 43[10]
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Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hunter" |
| 2:49 |
| 2. | "First Time" | Becca Mancari | 2:43 |
| 3. | "Like This" |
| 2:23 |
| 4. | "Bad Feeling" | Becca Mancari | 2:34 |
| 5. | "Pretend" |
| 2:13 |
| 6. | "Lonely Boy" |
| 3:05 |
| 7. | "Tear Us Apart" | Becca Mancari | 2:35 |
| 8. | "I’m Sorry" | Becca Mancari | 2:29 |
| 9. | "Stay With Me" | Becca Mancari | 4:41 |
| 10. | "Knew" | Becca Mancari | 4:33 |
| 11. | "Forgiveness" | Becca Mancari | 2:49 |
Personnel
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Production
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Donelson, Marcy. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Irving, Jennifer (July 1, 2020). "Becca Mancari's The Greatest Part Draws Power from Her Songwriting's Hidden Depth". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Davidson, Robert (June 15, 2020). "Loud and Quiet Review". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Clarke, Paul (May 20, 2020). "Louder Than War review". Louder Than War. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Sacher, Andrew (May 6, 2020). "Becca Mancari announces new album 'The Greatest Part,' shares 'First Time'". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Freeman, Jon (April 7, 2020). "Becca Mancari Returns With Funky New Song 'Hunter'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Enis, Eli (April 8, 2020). "Becca Mancari Signs to Captured Tracks, Shares New Single 'Hunter'". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (June 9, 2020). "ecca Mancari Shares the Origins of New Single 'Lonely Boy'". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ "Becca Mancari - Tear Us Apart". YouTube. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2020". Consequence of Sound. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2020.