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Blush (Maya Hawke album)

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wrote that the album "shows the work of a songwriter who, even as something of a rookie, can command your attention and emotions with the most effortless of lines and make you consider your own life and relationships with the gentle encouragement of a close friend. Hold 'Blush' close – it’s a special
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has a quiet confidence in its stride," and that its "bare arrangements are a compliment to voice, which is nimble enough to meander through all of the record’s introspective verses while also retaining enough power to deliver the occasional knock out chorus. nothing here is meant to be flashy
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Prior to the album's release, the actress made her musical debut in August 2019 when she released a double single-set with "To Love a Boy" and "Stay Open". The A-side and B-side singles were produced and composed by musician
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described the record as "a 12-song collection of playful, evocative letters to her friends, family and lovers," and noted that the "intimately personal music is reminiscent of Hawke's songwriting heroes:
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Hawke announced the album and released its first single, "By Myself" in March 2020. The second single, "Coverage", was released in April 2020. The song's music video was directed by Maya's father
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actor’s move into music is refreshingly thoughtful and understated, with emotionally incisive songwriting and a featherlight voice wrapped up in Laurel Canyon arrangements." Conor Lochrie of
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described Hawke's musical style as "cosy and unthreatening, feeling for its place in the world," and wrote that "
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is, in its gentle and pleasant way, a strong debut collection of country and folk songs." Nicole Almedia of
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is a collection of secret messages, hidden communications with the people in my life." She told
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described the record as "an already classic-sounding body of work which, with its
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But acting isn't her only talent – she's also a gifted singer-songwriter
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is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter and actress
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Hawke donated a portion of her merchandise sales to
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A black-and-white photo of Hawke looking over her shoulder with her name and the album title in a hand-written font around her head
Studio album
Maya Hawke
Genre
Folk rock
Label
Mom + Pop
Producer
Jesse Harris
Maya Hawke
Moss
Singles
Maya Hawke
Mom + Pop Music
Jesse Harris
Jesse Harris
Stranger Things
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Ethan Hawke
2020 Black Lives Matter protests
Food Bank For New York City
Pitchfork
Nylon
folk rock
country music
Metacritic
Beats Per Minute
NME
Pitchfork
USA Today

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