Sit Still, Look Pretty (album)

Sit Still, Look Pretty is the debut studio album by American singer Daya. It was released on October 7, 2016, through Z Entertainment, Artbeatz, and RED Distribution. All of the songs from her EP, Daya, are included on the album.[2][3][4][5]

Sit Still, Look Pretty
Studio album by
Daya
ReleasedOctober 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)
Recorded2015–16[1]
Genre
Length47:54
Label
Producer
Daya chronology
Daya
(2015)		 Sit Still, Look Pretty
(2016)		 The Difference
(2021)
Singles from Sit Still, Look Pretty
  1. "Hide Away"
    Released: April 22, 2015
  2. "Sit Still, Look Pretty"
    Released: September 4, 2015
  3. "Words"
    Released: November 15, 2016

Singles

"Hide Away" was released as the lead single from the album on April 22, 2015.[6] Since its release, it has peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[7]

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" was released to Top 40 radio as the second single from the album on September 4, 2015.[8] It has since peaked at number 28 on the Hot 100, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[7]

"Words" was released to Top 40 radio as the third single from the album on November 15, 2016.[9]

Promotional single

"Cool" was released as the first and only promotional single on September 29, 2016. This song received positive feedback from critics and fans alike.[10]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone[11]
AllMusic[12]

Upon release, Sit Still, Look Pretty received mixed reviews from critics. Writing for Rolling Stone, Brittany Spanos described the album as being "not especially unique", but noted that Daya's performance on the lead single, as well has her collaboration with The Chainsmokers on "Don't Let Me Down", "made her a surprisingly soulful leader of a new kind of bubblegum". In a more positive review, AllMusic gave the album a three and a half star rating, writing that the LP "offers a fun and youthful alternative to the smokier shades of the post-Lorde alt-pop landscape".

Track listing
Standard edition[13]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dare"
  • Bruzenak
  • Jeberg
  • Barletta
3:29
2."Legendary"
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:24
3."I.C.Y.M.I."
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Jeberg
  • McLaughlin
Jeberg3:22
4."Thirsty"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:19
5."Love of My Life"
  • Barletta
  • Chloe Angelides
  • McLaughlin
  • Michael Fonseca
  • Shane van Luntern
  • Teal Douville
  • Douville
  • Omega
3:11
6."Hide Away"
  • Tandon
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:12
7."Cool"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:34
8."Sit Still, Look Pretty"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Mike Campbell
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:22
9."Talk"
  • Barletta
  • Douville
  • Fonseca
  • Newbill
  • Douville
  • Omega
3:01
10."U12"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:23
11."Words"
  • Jeberg
3:32
12."Back to Me"
  • Tandon
  • Barletta
  • John Lock
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Jaime P. Velez
  • Barletta
  • Velez
4:01
13."Got the Feeling"
Loules3:37
14."We Are"
  • Barletta
  • Tandon
  • Bruzenak
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Jeberg
3:27
Total length:47:54
Target bonus tracks[14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Credit"
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Bruzenak
  • Tandon
  • Newbill
  • Douville
3:36
16."Next Plane Out"
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Bruzenak
  • Tandon
  • Bruzenak
3:41
17."All Right" 
  • Douville
  • Omega
3:29
Total length:58:40

Charts
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] 40
US Billboard 200[16] 36

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[17] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Elias Leight (October 7, 2016). "Daya Talks Debut Album and 'Changing the Game' as an Independent Pop Star - Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  2. Mervis, Scott (August 30, 2016). "Mt. Lebanon star Daya will release debut album Oct. 7". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  3. "Pittsburgh's 17-year-old pop star sets album details". The Beaver County Times. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  4. "Daya on Twitter". Twitter. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  5. "Mt. Lebanon native Daya's first album coming out in October". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  6. "Daya's 'Hide Away' on iTunes! www.theofficialdaya.com - YouTube". YouTube. April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  7. "Daya - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  8. "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  9. "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. November 14, 2016. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  10. Williott, Carl (September 29, 2016). "Daya Shares 'Cool' Off Debut Album - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  11. "Review: Daya's 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' Squanders Recent Star Turns". Rolling Stone. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  12. Allmusic review
  13. Wass, Mike (August 30, 2016). "Daya Shares Tracklist Of 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  14. "Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Target Exclusive) : Target". Target. October 7, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  15. "Daya Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  16. "Daya Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  17. "American album certifications – Daya – Sit Still, Look Pretty". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
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