Evergreen (Soccer Mommy album) explained
Evergreen is the fourth studio album by American indie rock singer-songwriter Sophie Allison, known under the moniker Soccer Mommy. It was released on October 25, 2024, through Loma Vista Recordings. It marks her first album produced by Ben H. Allen.
Composition
The album incorporates instruments such as synths, looping stations, flutes, strings, acoustic guitars and programming.[1]
Background and recording
Evergreen was recorded at Maze Studios in Atlanta, Georgia with production handled by Ben H. Allen,[2] known for his work with Deerhunter, Animal Collective and Belle and Sebastian.[3] Following a period of "profound and personal loss", Allison was "opting for more organic production" to keep the songs "raw and relatable, unvarnished and honest".[4] As a result, the album features some of her "most vulnerable and honest" songwriting to date.[5]
The record was preceded by the singles "Lost" on June 6, 2024, a "painterly introduction" to the album,[6] "M" alongside the album announcement on August 1,[7] and the "light hearted" "love-song" "Driver" on September 10.[8] Allison previously performed songs off the album at a series of intimate shows in May and June 2024, including "Evergreen", "M", "Lost", "Salt in Wound" and "Driver".[9] The song "Abigail" is dedicated to the Stardew Valley character.[10]
Release
Allison announced the album on August 1, 2024. Accompanying the announcement was the release of the album's single "M".[11] Derrick Rossignol of Uproxx called the track "a sonic return to Soccer Mommy’s roots, but recast on a cinematic scale".[12]
Personnel
Musicians
- Sophie Allison – vocals, acoustic guitar (all tracks); programming (track 1), electric guitar (2–10)
- Ben H. Allen III – piano (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6), synthesizer (1, 3–6, 8, 10, 11), programming (1, 3–6, 10, 11), drums (1, 3–5), bass guitar (1, 5, 6, 11), percussion (1, 5, 11), keyboards (3), guitar (4, 8, 11)
- Dave Freeman – flute (tracks 1–3, 5, 7)
- Raven Bush – strings (tracks 1, 2, 5, 10, 11)
- Rodrigo Avendano – synthesizer (tracks 1, 4, 6–8), guitar (2, 4, 11), electric guitar (2, 4), keyboards (5, 8, 9), acoustic guitar (6); bass guitar, piano (7); organ (10)
- Julián Powell – electric guitar (tracks 2–10), acoustic guitar (5, 10)
- Rollum Haas – drums (tracks 2–10), percussion (10)
- Nickolas Widener – bass guitar (tracks 2–10)
Technical
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Donelson . Marcy . Evergreen Review by Marcy Donelson . AllMusic . November 29, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen, Shares Video for New Song "M": Watch. Strauss. Matthew. Pitchfork. August 1, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen. Howell. Maddie. Rock Sound. August 2, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen. Weinstein. Leah. Paste. August 1, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy Debut New Song "Evergreen" In NYC. Chelosky. Danielle. DIY. June 1, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy shares details of fourth album Evergreen. Carter. Daisy. Clash. August 2, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy announces new album, shares music video for "M". Polyak. Emma Zoe. WXPN. August 2, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy Announces Tour, Shares New Song "Driver": Listen. Monroe. Jazz. Pitchfork. September 10, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Watch Soccer Mommy Debut New Song "Evergreen" In NYC. Chelosky. Danielle. Stereogum. June 1, 2024. October 6, 2024.
- Web site: Soccer Mommy Marries Purple-Haired Lover in 'Abigail' Music Video. Kalia. Richardson. October 22, 2024.
- Web site: Weinstein . Leah . August 1, 2024 . Soccer Mommy Announces New Album Evergreen . October 6, 2024.
- Web site: 2024-08-01 . Soccer Mommy Is Going Back To Her Roots On Her New Album 'Evergreen' . 2024-10-06 . UPROXX . en-US.
- Web site: Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. November 2, 2024.
