Consequences (Joan Armatrading album)
Consequences is the twentieth studio album by British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading, released on 18 June 2021 by BMG Rights Management. The album peaked at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart. It was produced solely by Armatrading.[2]
| Consequences | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 18 June 2021 | |||
| Studio | Bumpkin Studios, Surrey[1] | |||
| Length | 34:37 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Joan Armatrading | |||
| Joan Armatrading chronology | ||||
| ||||
Background
In an interview with Forbes, Armatrading said that the album received its title from the recurring topic of consequences she would often discuss with others about: "I'm always saying things to people like, "You've got to realize the consequences of what you're doing." Even really mundane things, you think you're doing this thing. Something happens in the midst of doing that thing that causes you to veer off into a whole different angle that you didn't realize was going to happen."[3]
Promotion
Consequences was announced on 5 May 2021 for release on 18 June 2021, with the lead single "Already There" being released the same day as the announcement.[4] An official video for the song was released on 20 May.[5]
Critical reception
Upon its release, Consequences received positive reviews from music critics. Alexis Petridis of The Guardian rated the album four out of five stars; he wrote about the album's diverse sounds and instrumentation utilization and concluded his review by writing: "A critical elevation of her work would be welcome and just, but it’s worth pointing out that Armatrading herself seems perfectly content where she is."[6] Lee Zimmerman of American Songwriter also gave the album four out of five stars, writing that the album "offers no shortage of rhythm-ready offerings, which ensure the enthusiasm remains at a constant peak."[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Joan Armatrading
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Natural Rhythm" | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Already There" | 3:42 |
| 3. | "To Be Loved" | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Better Life" | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Glorious Madness" | 3:14 |
| 6. | "Like" | 3:03 |
| 7. | "Consequences" | 4:48 |
| 8. | "Sunrise" (instrumental) | 3:07 |
| 9. | "Think About Me" | 3:00 |
| 10. | "To Anyone Who Will Listen" | 3:36 |
| Total length: | 34:37 | |
References
- "Joan Armatrading - Consequences". Discogs.
- Sheffield, Rob (18 June 2021). "The Eternal Cool of Joan Armatrading". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- Baltin, Steve (6 July 2021). "Q&A: Joan Armatrading On 'Consequences,' Songwriting And More". Forbes. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- Monroe, Jazz (5 May 2021). "Joan Armatrading Announces New Album Consequences, Shares Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- Doby, Jerry (20 May 2021). "Joan Armatrading 'Already There' Video Out Now". The Hype Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- Petridis, Alexis (17 June 2021). "Joan Armatrading: Consequences review – strikingly inventive songwriter deserves her due". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- Zimmerman, Lee (18 June 2021). "Review: Joan Armatrading Reaps Full Consequences". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 December 2021.