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Too Young to Be Sad is the second extended play by Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer Tate McRae. It was released on March 26, 2021 by RCA Records.[1] The EP was preceded by four singles, with the fifth single released alongside the EP and received positive reviews from critics. The EP has amassed over 1 billion streams Spotify streams and is the most streamed female EP of 2021 on Spotify.
Background
McRae had discussed the release of the EP since February 2020, after the release of her debut EP All the Things I Never Said, mentioning that she was in the process of selecting the songs for the EP and planned to release before the end of the year.[2] However, due to the pandemic which allowed McRae to conduct several virtual writing sessions, the songs comprising the EP constantly shifted with newer songs knocking out older songs,[3] and the release date was pushed to 2021.[4] McRae eventually announced the release of the EP in March 2021 alongside her Apple Music Up Next campaign.[5] Every song on the EP discusses failed relationships and heartbreak.[6] McRae reflected on the title of the EP, noting that she wanted it to contradict the lyrical content of the songs which all deal with intense emotion, demonstrating that there is no need to fixate on heartbreak and drama. She noted that, "the title kind of disregards the whole thing but also wraps it up perfectly."[6] All the songs on the EP were co-written by McRae, with 50 percent of them written in quarantine.[7]
Singles
"You Broke Me First", which became McRae's breakthrough single, was released at lead single from the EP on April 17, 2020. The song was written in January 2020, and was McRae's last in person writing session.[7] "You Broke Me First" became a hit worldwide, peaking in the top 10 of the charts in 13 countries, while reaching top 20 peaks in 12 countries. It has been certified multi-platinum in Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden and the US, and Platinum in Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Switzerland, and the UK, has sold over four million copies worldwide and has over 1.3 billion steams across platforms.[8]
"R U OK" was released as the second single from the EP on December 13, 2020. It has been described by McRae as the sequel to "You Broke Me First".[9] McRae has described the song as the "sassiest song she's ever written", noting that the contrast between the bright production and emotional lyrics makes it a weird mix of light-heartedness and intense emotion.[10][7] "R U OK" has been streamed over 50 million times on Spotify, and peaked at number 19 of the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.[11]
"Rubberband" was released on January 22, 2021 as the third single from the EP. McRae described the track as concerning the subject of addiction from a love perspective, describing how snapping a rubberband on your wrist can help a person cope with addition.[7][12] "Rubberband" has amassed over 45 million Spotify streams and peaked at number 91 of the Canadian charts,[13] and 16 of the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[14]
"Slower" was released on March 5, 2021 as the fourth single from the EP. The song was initially released as part of McRae's "Create With Tate" YouTube series and was written when she was 14.[5] McRae notes that while the track was initially about a guy who was stringing her along, and her desire to move on if he failed to commit,[7] it now represents the idea that she needs to live in the moment.[15] "Slower" has since been streamed over 45 million times on Spotify and peaked at number 74 of the Canadian charts[16] and number 10 of the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[17]
"Bad Ones" was released alongside the EP, as the final single on March 26, 2021. McRae recalls falling in love with the track again after it was reproduced by Blake Harnage.[7] The video for Bad Ones was co-directed by McRae,[18] and has amassed over 3 million YouTube views in just over a week since its release and has gained over 20 million Spotify streams. "Bad Ones" peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[19]
Critical reception
Too Young To Be Sad received positive reviews from critics, praising McRae’s vocal performance, the production and lyrical themes. Many critics considered this EP as an improvement compared to her debut EP. Eloise Bulmer of DIY noted that while the EP dwells on the well trodden ground of growing pains arising from relationship drama, McRae sounds earnest and convincing. You Broke Me First and Wish I Loved You in the 90s were singled out as stand out tracks. Overall, Bulmer sums up the EP as a solid demonstration of what McRae does best, being among the class of young songwriters successfully turning old cliches into fresh perspectives.[20] Laura Freyaldenhoven of When the Horn Blows spoke highly of the EP, describing it as everything you want from a pop record, with flawless hooks, spectacular sceneries and not a single note out of place, adding that on the EP, one sonic high chases another, as the emotional scales are raised throughout the record. Freyaldenhoven further praised the production and songwriting of the EP, noting that it is "a gorgeous blend of magnetic, slow-moving beats and soaring hooks, infused with a heart-on-sleeve lyricism that is as relatable as it is heart-breaking."[21]
Track listing
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[22] | 97 |
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Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[23] | 34 |
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[24] | 19 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[25] | 40 |
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Certifications
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Einzelnachweise
- ↑ TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD (Apple Music Up Next Film Edition) - EP by Tate McRae. Apple Music. Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ Kelsey Barnes: Tate McRae. In: 1883 magazine . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ Ali Shutler: NME Radar: Breakout Tate McRae: all-singing, all-dancing alt-pop superstar. In: NME . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ Liz Hew: Notion 88: Tate McRae. In: Notion . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ a b Melinda Fakuade: HOW TATE MCRAE TURNS TEENAGE HEARTBREAK INTO RAW & RELATABLE BOPS. In: Nylon . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ a b Mark Savage: Why Tate McRae is a pop star you should get to know. In: BBC . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ a b c d e f TATE MCRAE With her Too Young To Be Sad EP dropping today, Tate McRae takes us through the whole sonic journey, track by track.. In: Wonderland . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ TATE MCRAE RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO "feel like shit" TODAY – Sony Music Canada. In: www.sonymusic.ca . Abgerufen am 2. Dezember 2021.
- ↑ r u ok by Tate McRae on TikTok. TikTok. Abgerufen im December 30, 2020.
- ↑ Patrick Clarke: Tate McRae confronts heartbreak on new single ‘r u ok’. In: NME . December 11, 2020. Abgerufen im January 2, 2021.
- ↑ NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. December 21, 2020. Abgerufen im December 23, 2020.
- ↑ Monica Sisavat: The Friday Drop: Sabrina Carpenter, Ashanti, Rosalía, and More New Music This Week. In: Popsugar . January 22, 2021. Abgerufen im January 30, 2021.
- ↑ BILLBOARD CANADIAN HOT 100. In: Billboard. February 6, 2021. Abgerufen im March 30, 2021.
- ↑ NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 1, 2021. Abgerufen im March 30, 2021.
- ↑ Tate McRae: Up Next Interview. In: YouTube . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ BILLBOARD CANADIAN HOT 100. In: Billboard. March 20, 2021. Abgerufen im March 30, 2021.
- ↑ NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 15, 2021. Abgerufen im March 30, 2021.
- ↑ Gennelle Cruz: Tate McRae Shares New EP, "bad ones" Music Video. In: Paste Magazine . Abgerufen im April 4, 2021.
- ↑ NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 5, 2021. Abgerufen im April 5, 2021.
- ↑ Referenzfehler: Ungültiges
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-Tag; kein Text angegeben für Einzelnachweis mit dem Namen DIY. - ↑ Laura Freyaldenhoven: EP REVIEW: TATE MCRAE – 'TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD'. In: When the Horn Blows . Abgerufen im April 12, 2021.
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite magazine
- ↑ Albumit 14/2021 (Finnisch) Musiikkituottajat. Abgerufen am 11. April 2021.
- ↑ 2021 13-os SAVAITĖS (kovo 26 d. – balandžio 1 d.) ALBUMŲ TOP100 (Litauisch) AGATA. 2 April 2021. Abgerufen am 9. April 2021.
- ↑ NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 5, 2021. Abgerufen am 7. April 2021.
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