Reliever is the second studio album from Canadian singer-songwriterWilliam Prince, released on February 7, 2020, onSix Shooter Records.[1]
| Reliever | ||||
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| Released | February 7, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Studio | RCA Studio A, Nashville The Song Shop, Winnipeg | |||
| Genre | Folk,Country,Americana | |||
| Length | 43:38 | |||
| Label | Six Shooter Records | |||
| Producer | Dave Cobb, Scott Nolan | |||
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Prince has described the album as about emotional transitions, encompassing the span between the death of his father prior to the release of his debut albumEarthly Days and Prince himself becoming father to his own first child a couple of years later.[2] He has stated that while the songs were written during a difficult period in his life, he "borrowed from his future happiness" to make an album that was more hopeful and optimistic than he was feeling at the time.[1]
The album was recorded atRCA Studio A inNashville,Tennessee, and inWinnipeg,Manitoba. It was produced byDave Cobb and Scott Nolan.[3]
Critical reception
editSarah Bea Milner ofExclaim! rated the album 8/10, writing that "Reliever is a happier, more hopeful and optimistic listening journey thanEarthly Days. It's casually upbeat — a laidback conversation with an artist who's wise beyond his years. Prince still has stories to tell, but he's switched gears. Previously, the artist found strength in his vulnerability; here, Prince offers himself as an anchor for those feeling rudderless. This is the artist at his most inspirational, thankful and powerful."[4]
Awards
editThe single "The Spark" was the winner of the 2020SOCAN Songwriting Prize.[5]
The album was longlisted for the2020 Polaris Music Prize.[6]
The album was aJuno Award nominee forContemporary Roots Album of the Year at theJuno Awards of 2021.[7] For the Juno ceremony, which was conducted from a variety of remote locations due to theCOVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Prince andSerena Ryder performed "The Spark" at Toronto'sChurch of the Holy Trinity.[8]
Prince won twoCanadian Folk Music Awards at the16th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2021, forContemporary Album of the Year andEnglish Songwriter of the Year.[9] Prince was also nominated forContemporary Singer of the Year and Solo Artist of the Year.[10]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by William Prince.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Spark" | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Wasted" | 2:44 |
| 3. | "Reliever" | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Always Have What We Had" | 5:10 |
| 5. | "Old Souls" | 4:13 |
| 6. | "That's All I'll Ever Become" | 3:37 |
| 7. | "Leave It by the Sea" | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Lighthouse" | 3:24 |
| 9. | "The Gun" | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Heaven and Hell" | 4:38 |
| 11. | "Great Wide Open" | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 43:38 | |
References
edit- ^ab"William Prince on 'borrowing from future happiness' to write new album, Reliever"Archived May 22, 2023, at theWayback Machine.Unreserved, February 28, 2020.
- ^Darren Bernhardt,"William Prince stays grounded as his star goes into orbit"Archived May 22, 2023, at theWayback Machine.CBC News Manitoba, February 11, 2020.
- ^Jon Freeman,"How Canadian Songwriter William Prince Found Resilience and Hope on New Album ‘Reliever’"Archived May 22, 2023, at theWayback Machine.Rolling Stone, February 10, 2020.
- ^Sarah Bea Milner,"William Prince: Reliever"Archived May 22, 2023, at theWayback Machine.Exclaim!, February 5, 2020.
- ^Calum Slingerland,"William Prince Wins 2020 SOCAN Songwriting Prize"Archived April 18, 2023, at theWayback Machine.Exclaim!, August 5, 2020.
- ^Lau, Melody (June 15, 2020)."Daniel Caesar, Jessie Reyez, Caribou and more make the 2020 Polaris Music Prize long list".CBC Music.Archived from the original on June 16, 2020.
- ^Holly Gordon,"The Weeknd, JP Saxe, Jessie Reyez and Justin Bieber lead 2021 Juno Award nominations"Archived March 25, 2021, at theWayback Machine.CBC Music, March 9, 2021.
- ^Corey Atad,"Watch William Prince And Serena Ryder’s Performance At The 2021 Junos"Archived April 19, 2023, at theWayback Machine.Entertainment Tonight Canada, June 7, 2021.
- ^"Pharis & Jason Romero Head CFMA Winners List"Archived November 27, 2022, at theWayback Machine.FYI Music News, April 11, 2021.
- ^Brock Thiessen,"Canadian Folk Music Awards Unveil 2021 Nominees"Archived December 7, 2022, at theWayback Machine.Exclaim!, December 1, 2020.