On the Line (Jenny Lewis album)
On the Line is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis. The album was released on March 22, 2019, by Warner Bros. Records.[1] Recorded at Capitol Records' Studio B, the album has contributions from Beck, Ringo Starr, Ryan Adams, Don Was, Benmont Tench, Jason Falkner, and Jim Keltner.[2][3]
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Released | March 22, 2019 | |||
Studio | Capitol Records studio in Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Indie rock | |||
Length | 47:15 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Singles from On the Line | ||||
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Ryan Adams' involvement
A month prior to the album's release, Ryan Adams, who helped produce the record, was accused by several women of sexual misconduct.[4] After the album was released, Lewis told Pitchfork: "The allegations are so serious and shocking and really fucked up, and I was so sad on so many levels when I heard, I hate that he's on this album, but you can't rewrite how things went. We started the record together two years ago, and he worked on it — we were in the studio for five days. Then he pretty much bounced, and I had to finish the album by myself."[5]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 8.0/10[6] |
Metacritic | 85/100[7] |
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The A.V. Club | B+[9] |
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Pitchfork | 8.0/10[14] |
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Uncut | 7/10[17] |
On the Line was met with widespread critical acclaim.[7] The Daily Telegraph called it "a smart, swaggering break-up album from a major talent",[11] while The Independent said Lewis "adds a California sheen to melancholy and nostalgia".[12] Robert Christgau was somewhat less impressed in Vice, giving it a three-star honorable mention. He said Lewis, "the rare 21st-century singer-songwriter whose level of craft renders her good enough for 76-year-old master drummer Jim Keltner", "loses the spring in her step that made her so 21st-century by proving it", naming as highlights the title track, "Rabbit Hole", and "Dogwood".[18]
Track listing
Track listing adapted from the Google Play Store.[19]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Heads Gonna Roll" | 5:14 |
2. | "Wasted Youth" | 4:13 |
3. | "Red Bull & Hennessy" | 4:49 |
4. | "Hollywood Lawn" | 4:35 |
5. | "Do Si Do" | 3:54 |
6. | "Dogwood" | 4:29 |
7. | "Party Clown" | 4:09 |
8. | "Little White Dove" | 4:49 |
9. | "Taffy" | 4:28 |
10. | "On the Line" | 3:49 |
11. | "Rabbit Hole" | 2:46 |
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Irish Albums (IRMA)[20] | 59 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[21] | 11 |
UK Albums (OCC)[22] | 27 |
US Billboard 200[23] | 34 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[24] | 2 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[25] | 4 |
References
- "Jenny Lewis Announces On the Line Album Details, Releases 'Red Bull & Hennessy'". Spin. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- "Jenny Lewis Announces New Album Release Date, Shares Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- Young, Alex (January 23, 2019). "Jenny Lewis premieres new single 'Red Bull & Hennessy'". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Coscarelli, Joe; Ryzik, Melena (February 14, 2019). "Ryan Adams Dangled Success. Women Say They Paid a Price". The New York Times. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- "Jenny Lewis Escapes the Void". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- "On The Line by Jenny Lewis reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- "On the Line by Jenny Lewis Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "On the Line – Jenny Lewis". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- Zaleski, Annie (March 20, 2019). "Singing like she never has before, Jenny Lewis puts it all On The Line". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Kot, Greg (March 22, 2019). "Jenny Lewis' lush songs tell a chilling story on 'On the Line'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- McCormick, Neil (March 21, 2019). "Jenny Lewis, On the Line, review: a smart, swaggering break-up album from a major talent". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Bray, Elisa (March 21, 2019). "Jenny Lewis, On the Line review: Indie rock star adds a California sheen to melancholy and nostalgia". The Independent. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Hunt, El (March 21, 2019). "Jenny Lewis – 'On The Line' review". NME. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
- Mapes, Jillian (March 25, 2019). "Jenny Lewis: On the Line". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Barton, Laura (May 2019). "Coming Out on Top". Q (397): 109.
- Hermes, Will (March 22, 2019). "Review: Jenny Lewis Tells Some Brilliant LA Stories on 'On The Line'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- McKay, Alastair (April 2019). "Jenny Lewis: On the Line". Uncut (263): 32.
- Christgau, Robert (6 April 2019). "Robert Christgau on Stella Donnelly's Musical Encyclopedia of Assholes". Vice. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- "Jenny Lewis: On the Line". Google Play Store. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- "Irish Albums Chart: 29 March 2019". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
- "Jenny Lewis Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- "Jenny Lewis Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- "Jenny Lewis Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2019.