''Collection'' is a 2017 album by American
indie rock
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singer-songwriter
Soccer Mommy
Sophia Regina Allison (born May 27, 1997), better known by her stage name Soccer Mommy, is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
History
Born in Zürich, Switzerland in 1997 to Michelle, an elementary school teacher, and Joh ...
made up of retooled versions of her
bedroom pop
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recordings originally posted on
Bandcamp
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.
The release was preceded by a
music video
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for "Allison".
Critical reception
Writing for
Pitchfork Media
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, Evan Rytlewski gave the album a 6.7 out of 10, praising the artist's elaboration of her
bedroom pop
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recordings but criticizing repetitive songwriting and a lack of experience at recording.
Marissa Lorusso of
NPR
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's ''Songs We Love'' chose "Out Worn" to spotlight, praising Soccer Mommy's growth as a songwriter.
Hana Kaplan of ''
Paste'' gave it a 7.9 out of 10, summing up that it's a "refreshing look at your past, a tender look at the moments that made you, ''you''".
Track listing
All songs written by
Sophie Allison
Side A
#"Allison" – 2:39
#"Try" – 2:59
#"Death by Chocolate" – 4:12
#"Out Worn" – 4:35
Side B
#
"3 AM at a Party" – 2:33
#"Inside Out" – 4:56
#"Benadryl Dreams" – 4:02
#"Waiting for Cars" – 3:56
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the ''Collection'' liner notes.Soccer Mommy
Sophia Regina Allison (born May 27, 1997), better known by her stage name Soccer Mommy, is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
History
Born in Zürich, Switzerland in 1997 to Michelle, an elementary school teacher, and Joh ...
– guitar, vocals
*Emily Allison – artwork
*Thomas Borrelli – drums, backing vocals
*Harry James Clifford – interior photos
*Jacob Corenflos – bass guitar
*Justin Fargiano – cover photo
*Clay Jones – mastering
*Casey Weissbuch – synthesizer on "Waiting for Cars"
*Kelton Young – lead guitar
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References
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2017 compilation albums
Soccer Mommy compilation albums
Fat Possum Records compilation albums