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'''''Takin' It Back''''' is the fifth major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter [[Meghan Trainor]]. It was released on October 21, 2022, by [[Epic Records]]. Trainor worked with producers including Federico Vindver, Gian Stone, [[Kid Harpoon]], and [[Tyler Johnson (musician)|Tyler Johnson]], to create the album. Artists featured on it include [[Scott Hoying]], [[Teddy Swims]], [[R. City|Theron Theron]], [[Natti Natasha]], and [[Arturo Sandoval]]. Musically, ''Takin' It Back'' features Trainor returning to the [[doo-wop]] sound of her debut major-label studio album, ''[[Title (album)|Title]]'' (2015).
'''''Takin' It Back''''' is the fifth major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter [[Meghan Trainor]]. It was released on October 21, 2022, by [[Epic Records]]. Trainor worked with producers including Federico Vindver, Gian Stone, [[Kid Harpoon]], and [[Tyler Johnson (musician)|Tyler Johnson]], to create the album. Artists featured on it include [[Scott Hoying]], [[Teddy Swims]], [[R. City|Theron Theron]], [[Natti Natasha]], and [[Arturo Sandoval]]. Musically, ''Takin' It Back'' features Trainor returning to the [[doo-wop]] sound of her debut major-label studio album, ''[[Title (album)|Title]]'' (2015).


The album was supported by two [[Single (music)|singles]], "[[Bad for Me (Meghan Trainor song)|Bad for Me]]" and "[[Made You Look (Meghan Trainor song)|Made You Look]]", the latter of which became her first solo entry on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] since 2018's "[[No Excuses]], and first top 40 single in the United Kingdom, in four years. ''Takin' It Back'' was a commercial come back for Trainor. The album debuted at number 16 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and reached the top 40 in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Norway.
The album was supported by two [[Single (music)|singles]], "[[Bad for Me (Meghan Trainor song)|Bad for Me]]" and "[[Made You Look (Meghan Trainor song)|Made You Look]]", the latter of which became her first solo entry on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] since 2018's "[[No Excuses (Meghan Trainor song)|No Excuses]]", and first top 40 single in the United Kingdom, in four years. ''Takin' It Back'' was a commercial come back for Trainor. The album debuted at number 16 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and reached the top 40 in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Norway.


== Background ==
== Background ==

Revision as of 22:13, 8 November 2022

Takin' It Back
Studio album by
Meghan Trainor
ReleasedOctober 21, 2022
GenreDoo-wop[1]
Length45:36
LabelEpic
Producer
Meghan Trainor chronology
A Very Trainor Christmas
(2020) 		Takin' It Back
(2022)
Singles from Takin' It Back
  1. "Bad for Me"
    Released: June 24, 2022
  2. "Made You Look"
    Released: October 21, 2022

Takin' It Back is the fifth major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. It was released on October 21, 2022, by Epic Records. Trainor worked with producers including Federico Vindver, Gian Stone, Kid Harpoon, and Tyler Johnson, to create the album. Artists featured on it include Scott Hoying, Teddy Swims, Theron Theron, Natti Natasha, and Arturo Sandoval. Musically, Takin' It Back features Trainor returning to the doo-wop sound of her debut major-label studio album, Title (2015).

The album was supported by two singles, "Bad for Me" and "Made You Look", the latter of which became her first solo entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 since 2018's "No Excuses", and first top 40 single in the United Kingdom, in four years. Takin' It Back was a commercial come back for Trainor. The album debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200, and reached the top 40 in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Norway.

Background

In March 2018, Meghan Trainor described material she was writing for her third major-label studio album as her "best work yet".[2] The underperformance of its preceding singles led to a loss of her confidence in the project. Its release was marred by several delays, as Trainor rewrote it four times in an attempt to "adapt to what's going on in the music industry".[3][4] Treat Myself was released to mixed reviews in January 2020.[5] She followed it up with the Christmas album A Very Trainor Christmas later that year.[6]

Trainor gave birth to her son in February 2021.[7] Her 2014 song "Title" attained viral popularity on video-sharing service TikTok that year, which influenced the direction she decided to take for her fifth major-label studio album. In May 2021, Trainor announced her intention to pivot to the doo-wop sound of her debut major-label studio album, Title (2015), on it. She stated: "The people have spoken and I hear you", and noted that motherhood made her a stronger woman and more emotional songwriter. Trainor further elaborated on the album's creative process: "Everything came quicker to me. Every song, I would have the course written before I went into the session. And usually, you go in with an idea and people will be like, 'that's cute, let's try something else.' But for some reason, this round, they were like, 'that's it, let's run with it.' So everything you hear, you can know that I started it first alone [...] And I think they relate to a lot of people out there".[8] She added: "She's a motha! I feel like my songwriting is much better since I had a C-section."[9]

Composition

Takin' It Back marks Trainor's return to her signature doo-wop sound. The album's subject matter revolves around her pregnancy's impact, and "how it's hard and [she is] not perfect all the time. And [she is] learning to love that." Trainor described the material as "big, powerful songs that mean a lot".[8] She stated, "It's like Title 2.0. It's my old school, it's true to myself in all the weird genres that I go to, but also modern with my doo-wop in there. The lyrics are stronger than ever, and it's still a party." Takin' It Back's title was inspired by the positive feeling Trainor felt after Mozella told her other artists wished to emulate her sound, the first time she felt it since writing "Dear Future Husband" (2015). Thus, Trainor wrote the album's title track about "taking it back to the good music when they had real instruments".[9] It comprises "relatable lyrics, a reggae bop, a Latin banger with Natti Natasha, and, of course, some Trainor-styled anthems". The track "Made You Look" was inspired by her insecurities about body image after her pregnancy, and an exercise her therapist asked her to do where she would look at herself naked for five minutes. "Don't I Make It Look Easy" is about the duties Trainor assumed as a new mother, and incorporates lyrics about posting to social media, for increased relatability. The song "Mama Wanna Mambo" features guest appearances by Natasha and Arturo Sandoval, and was inspired by Perry Como's 1954 single "Papa Loves Mambo". It is about mothers wanting a dance break in the middle of caring for their children, a concept she thought would resonate with moms on TikTok.[9]

Promotion

On May 11, 2022, Trainor uploaded an episode titled "Workin' On Making An Album" on Workin on It, a podcast she hosts with her brother, dedicated to the album's creation process.[10] The following month, she began teasing a song titled "Bad for Me" as the lead single from it.[11] The song was released on June 24, 2022, and features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims.[12][13][14] About a toxic relationship, it was written by Trainor, Ajay Bhattacharyya, and Stephen Wrabel, and produced by Stint and Frederico Vindver. The lyrics include "Please don't make promises that you can't keep/ Your best intentions end up hurting me/ No matter what, I love you endlessly".[15][16][17] The second single, "Made You Look", was serviced to hot adult contemporary radio stations in the United States on October 31, 2022.[18] The song debuted at number 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, her first solo entry in the former country, and first top 40 single in the latter, in four years.[19][20]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[21]

AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine believed that Takin' It Back employs "electronic affectations [as] merely a part of the execution", with "old-fashioned" but contemporarily presented tracks at its heart. He added, "this doesn't mean that Takin' It Back is a state-of-the-art pop record. Trainor's dedication to reviving the spirit of Title means that the attitude and melody can occasionally seem preserved in amber [...] but taken as a whole, separated from trends and fashions, Takin' It Back showcases her knack for hooks and musical theater pizazz with cool efficiency."[21]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Takin' It Back debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200, Trainor's highest entry since her second major-label studio album, Thank You (2016).[19] The album debuted at number 21 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[22] It reached number 67 in the United Kingdom and number 30 in Australia.[23][24] Takin' It Back charted at number 12 in Norway,[25] number 19 in the Netherlands,[26] number 98 in Switzerland,[27] and number 99 in Ireland.[28]

Track listing

Takin' It Back track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sensitive" (featuring Scott Hoying)
M. Trainor2:58
2."Made You Look"
Vindver2:14
3."Takin' It Back"
  • M. Trainor
  • Justin Trainor
  • Ryan Trainor
  • Vindver
  • Vindver
  • J. Trainor
2:21
4."Don't I Make It Look Easy"
Vindver2:34
5."Shook"
  • M. Trainor
  • J. Trainor
  • R. Trainor
  • Douglas
  • Gian Stone
Stone2:23
6."Bad for Me" (featuring Teddy Swims)
3:33
7."Superwoman"
  • M. Trainor
  • J. Trainor
2:25
8."Rainbow"
  • Geiger
  • Afterhrs
  • Stone
3:21
9."Breezy" (featuring Theron Theron)
  • Vindver
  • Stone
3:04
10."Mama Wanna Mambo" (featuring Natti Natasha and Arturo Sandoval)
  • Vindver
  • Rafa
2:56
11."Drama Queen"
  • M. Trainor
  • Douglas
  • Vindver
Vindver3:08
12."While We're Young"
2:30
13."Lucky"
  • M. Trainor
  • Douglas
  • Stone
3:08
14."Dance About It"
  • M. Trainor
  • J. Trainor
  • R. Trainor
J. Trainor3:16
15."Remind Me"
  • M. Trainor
  • McDonald
  • Vindver
Vindver3:20
16."Final Breath"
  • M. Trainor
  • Hull
  • Johnson
  • Kid Harpoon
  • Johnson
  • M. Trainor
2:25
Total length:45:36

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer
  • Digital editions of Takin' It Back feature all 16 tracks, while physical versions of the CD album do not feature "Remind Me". This is exclusive to the Target CD in the US.[29]

Personnel

Musicians

  • Meghan Trainor – lead vocals, background vocals (all tracks); vocal arrangement (1, 6), programming (7, 16), keyboards (13), piano (16)
  • Scott Hoying – background vocals (1, 6, 8), vocal arrangement (1, 6)
  • Federico Vindver – keyboards (2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14), programming (2–4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14); drums, percussion (2); guitar (3, 4, 6, 11, 13, 14), bass (6), piano (6, 8, 11, 14), background vocals (10)
  • Jesse McGinty – baritone saxophone, trombone (2)
  • Mike Cordone – trumpet (2)
  • Guillermo Vadalá – bass (3, 4, 9, 11)
  • Drew Taubenfeld – electric guitar (3), acoustic guitar (7), guitar (11, 13)
  • Justin Trainor – background vocals (3, 5, 6, 10–12), keyboards (3), programming (3, 7, 13, 14)
  • Tristan Hurd – trumpet (3, 14)
  • Kiel Feher – drums (4)
  • Andrew Synowiec – guitar (4)
  • Daryl Sabara – background vocals (5, 6, 10, 11, 13)
  • Chris Pepe – background vocals (5, 13)
  • Gian Stone – background vocals (5, 10, 13), programming (5, 9, 13), bass (8, 13); guitar, keyboards (13)
  • Ryan Trainor – background vocals (5, 10, 14)
  • Sean Douglas – background vocals (5, 10, 11, 13), keyboards (13)
  • Ivan Jackson – trumpet (5), horn (9, 13)
  • Teddy Swims – lead vocals, background vocals (6)
  • Ajay Bhattacharyya – background vocals (6)
  • Isaiah Gage – strings (7)
  • Ian Franzino – background vocals, programming (8)
  • Andrew Haas – background vocals, guitar, piano, programming (8)
  • Teddy Geiger – background vocals, guitar, piano, programming (8)
  • The Regiment – horn (8)
  • Kurt Thum – organ (8, 9)
  • John Arndt – piano (8)
  • Theron Theron – lead vocals (9)
  • Brian Letiecq – guitar (9)
  • Morgan Price – horn (9, 13)
  • Angel Torres – alto saxophone (10)
  • Ramon Sanchez – arrangement (10)
  • Natti Natasha – lead vocals, background vocals (10)
  • Sammy Vélez – baritone saxophone (10)
  • Pedro Pérez – bass (10)
  • Pedro "Pete" Perignon – bongos (10)
  • William "Kachiro" Thompson – congas (10)
  • Josué Urbiba – tenor saxophone (10)
  • Jean Carlos Camuñas – timbales (10)
  • Lester Pérez – trombone (10)
  • Anthony Rosado – trombone (10)
  • Jésus Alonso – trumpet (10)
  • Arturo Sandoval – trumpet (10)
  • Luis Angel Figueroa – trumpet (10)
  • Kid Harpoon – programming (12, 16); acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar, piano, synthesizer (12)
  • Aaron Sterling – drums (12)
  • Tyler Johnson – programming (12, 16), keyboards (12)
  • Cole Kamen-Green – trumpet (12)
  • Tristan Hurd – trumpet (12)
  • Greg Wieczorek – drums (12)
  • Ben Rice – guitar, keyboards (13)

Technical

  • Randy Merrill – mastering
  • Meghan Trainor – mixing (1, 7, 14), engineering (1), vocal production (all tracks)
  • Justin Trainor – mixing (1, 7, 14), engineering (1–14, 16)
  • Jeremie Inhaber – mixing (2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14)
  • Josh Gudwin – mixing (4)
  • Gian Stone – mixing (8), engineering (5, 8, 9, 13), vocal production (5, 9, 13)
  • Kevin Davis – mixing (9)
  • Spike Stent – mixing (12)
  • Federico Vindver – engineering (2–4, 6, 9–11, 14), vocal production (4, 10, 14)
  • Peter Hanaman – engineering (4, 14)
  • Ian Franzino – engineering (8)
  • Andrew Haas – engineering (8)
  • Chad Copelin – engineering (8)
  • Carlitos Vélasquez – engineering (10)
  • Jeremy Hatcher – engineering (12, 16)
  • Brian Rajaratnam – engineering (12, 16)
  • Scott Hoying – vocal production (6)
  • Heidi Wang – engineering assistance (4)
  • Matt Wolach – engineering assistance (12, 16)

Charts

Chart performance for Takin' It Back
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[24] 30
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[22] 21
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[30] 40
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[26] 19
Irish Albums (IRMA)[28] 99
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[25] 12
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[31] 82
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] 98
UK Albums (OCC)[23] 67
US Billboard 200[32] 16

Release history

Release dates and format(s) for Takin' It Back
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various October 21, 2022
Epic [33]

References

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