Blood Orange (album) explained

Blood Orange is the second studio album by English singer Freya Ridings. It was released on 28 April 2023, by Good Soldier Records and AWAL.^[1] The first single "Weekends" was released on 12 January 2023.^[2]

Critical reception

Martyn Young from Dork called Blood Orange "impressive in its scope and ambition" and noted: "Combining widescreen anthemic string-laden pop with joyous disco-tinged hops and just the right dose of heartbreak, it's a step up from an artist looking to establish themselves as a big deal."

Commercial performance

In the United Kingdom, Blood Orange spent one week at number seven on the UK Albums Chart with recorded sales of 7,654 units over the first week.^[3] It became Ridings' second top 10 album in the region, following her debut which peaked at number three.^[3]

Charts

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Peak position
Australian Hitseekers Albums (ARIA)[4]	15

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blood Orange. Freya Ridings. Freya Ridings. Spotify. 4 May 2023. 5 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230505020957/https://open.spotify.com/album/3JX33V2KTmNWzqBOPRpjSJ. live.
2. Web site: Freya Ridings Releases New Single Weekends From Upcoming Album. Broadway World. Major. Michael. 12 January 2023. 4 May 2023.
3. Web site: Jones. Alan. Charts analysis: The Lottery Winners hit the jackpot with first No.1 album. 5 May 2023. 13 May 2023. Music Week. subscription. 8 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230508153025/https://www.musicweek.com/analysis/read/charts-analysis-the-lottery-winners-hit-the-jackpot-with-first-no-1-album/087850. live.
4. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 8 May 2023. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1731. 25. 8 May 2023.