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Released | July 12, 2024 | |||
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Charm is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Clairo, released on July 12, 2024. It is her first self-released studio album after her previous two albums were released by Fader and Republic respectively. It is the follow-up to her second album, Sling (2021).
On July 16, 2021, Clairo released her second studio album Sling to critical acclaim, appearing on numerous "best albums of 2021" lists.[1] Critics praised Sling for Clairo's artistic progression and thematic songwriting that ponders future motherhood, domesticity and the responsibility of becoming a caregiver.[2][3] Clairo embarked on the Sling tour in 2022 in support of the record.[4] During the tour, she suffered from sinus infections and an ear injury, before finishing the tour on October 4, 2022.[5][6] In 2023, aside from collaborating with artists like Phoenix and Beabadoobee,[7][8] Clairo also released two charity singles on Bandcamp, "For Now" with all proceeds directed to Everytown for Gun Safety and For The Gworls,[9] and "Lavender" to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders during the Israel–Hamas war.[10] A live EP, Live at Electric Lady, was released on May 12, 2023.[11]
In January 2024, Clairo started teasing a new album with a post on Instagram, captioning it "maybe this year".[12] In March, she shared an Instagram post captioned with emojis depicting the number three, a check mark, and a purple heart.[13] The post was interpreted by music publication The Forty-Five to mean that her third studio album was complete.[13] On May 7, she revealed a release date of May 23 for her new music via Instagram Stories.[14]
On May 23, Clairo announced that the album, titled Charm and produced by Leon Michels, was scheduled for release on July 12, while releasing its lead single, "Sexy to Someone".[15][16] A press release accompanying the announcement of Charm described the album as "a collection of warm, '70s-inspired grooves that move lithely between jazz, psychedelic folk and soul".[17]
Charm was recorded at Allaire Studios in upstate New York near Woodstock and at Diamond Mine Recording in the New York City borough of Queens.[18] Cottrill previously worked with producer Jack Antonoff on Sling at Allaire Studios.[19] On Charm, production is instead undertaken by Leon Michels who had previously produced for jazz and soul artists such as Norah Jones, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Liam Bailey.[16] The album was recorded live on analog tape.[20]
The first single from Charm to be released was "Sexy to Someone" on May 23, 2024.[21] Uproxx described the track as "flirty" while Rolling Stone said it was "a summer stunner with cozy production and whimsical instrumentation".[22][23] "Nomad", the record second and last single, was released on June 28, 2024.[24]
On May 29, Clairo announced two residencies for September in support of the album.[25] The Los Angeles residency will take place at the Fonda Theatre and the New York residency will take place at the Webster Hall.[26]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nomad" | 3:45 | |
2. | "Sexy to Someone" |
| 3:27 |
3. | "Second Nature" |
| 3:47 |
4. | "Slow Dance" |
| 3:54 |
5. | "Thank You" |
| 3:25 |
6. | "Terrapin" |
| 3:00 |
7. | "Juna" |
| 3:15 |
8. | "Add Up My Love" |
| 3:25 |
9. | "Echo" |
| 3:49 |
10. | "Glory of the Snow" |
| 2:50 |
11. | "Pier 4" |
| 3:25 |
Total length: | 38:02 |