Aperture (Hannah Jadagu album)
| Aperture | ||||
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| Released | 19 May 2023 | |||
| Studio | Greasy Records, Paris | |||
| Length | 38:19 | |||
| Label | Sub Pop | |||
| Producer | Max Robert Baby, Hannah Jadagu | |||
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Aperture is the debut studio album by American musician Hannah Jadagu. It was recorded at Greasy Records studio in Paris and released on record label Sub Pop in May 2023.
Background and release
Jadagu's first releases were a series of tracks that she recorded at home and released on SoundCloud while still in high school.[1] In 2021, Sub Pop released Jadagu's debut EP What Is Going On?, which she recorded on her iPhone and mixed using GarageBand.[1][2]
Aperture was recorded in Paris at the Greasy Records studio, with producer Max Robert Baby.[1] The tracks were written while Jadagu attended New York University.[1] The first single from Aperture was "Say It Now", which was released in September 2022.[3] It was followed by four other singles: "What You Did" in February 2023, "Warning Sign" in March, "Admit It" in April, and "Lose" in May, three days before the album release.[4]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 80⁄100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [6] |
| Clash | 8⁄10[7] |
| DIY | [8] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8⁄10[9] |
| NME | [10] |
| The Skinny | [11] |
| Uncut | 7⁄10[12] |
Metacritic summarised the critical response to Aperture as "generally favorable."[5] The Line of Best Fit wrote that "where Jadagu may lack full control over soundcraft or songwriting, she proves instinct alone to be a righteous alternative to experience."[9] In a review for Clash, Amrit Virdi wrote that the "toned-down moments are where the best songs live as Hannah's vocals take centre stage."[7] Anita Bhadani of The Skinny highlighted single "Warning Sign" as the best track.[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Explanation" | 2:01 |
| 2. | "Say It Now" | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Six Months" | 3:04 |
| 4. | "What You Did" | 3:02 |
| 5. | "Lose" | 3:16 |
| 6. | "Admit It" | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Dreaming" | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Shut Down" | 2:46 |
| 9. | "Warning Sign" | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Scratch the Surface" | 3:21 |
| 11. | "Letter to Myself" | 4:11 |
| 12. | "Your Thoughts Are Ur Biggest Obstacle" | 2:59 |
| Total length: | 38:19 | |
Personnel
- Production – Max Robert Baby, Hannah Jadagu
- Mixing – Marcus Linon
- Mastering – Dave Cooley
References
- ^ a b c d Jon Pareles (May 16, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu Turns Small Moments Into Big Pop Songs", New York Times, retrieved January 22, 2025
- ^ Timothy Monger. Hannah Jadagu Biography at AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ Chris DeVille (September 22, 2022), "Hannah Jadagu – "Say It Now"", Stereogum, retrieved January 22, 2025
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Single releases:
- James Rettig (February 22, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu – "What You Did"", Stereogum, retrieved January 22, 2025
- James Rettig (March 22, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu – "Warning Sign"", Stereogum, retrieved January 22, 2025
- Tom Breihan (April 19, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu – "Admit It"", Stereogum, retrieved January 22, 2025
- James Rettig (May 16, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu – "Lose"", Stereogum, retrieved January 22, 2025
- ^ a b Aperture at Metacritic
- ^ Paul Simpson. Aperture Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ a b Amrit Virdi (May 24, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu – Aperture", Clash, retrieved January 22, 2025
- ^ Mia Smith, "Hannah Jadagu - Aperture", DIY, retrieved January 22, 2025
- ^ a b Noah Barker (May 19, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu is morose star power in progress on Aperture", The Line of Best Fit, retrieved January 22, 2025
- ^ Rishi Shah (May 19, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu – 'Aperture' review: a blossoming talent seizing her moment", NME, retrieved January 22, 2025
- ^ a b Anita Bhadani (May 17, 2023), "Hannah Jadagu – Aperture", The Skinny, retrieved January 22, 2025
- ^ Lisa-Marie Ferla, "Aperture (review)", Uncut, no. 313 (June 2023), p. 31