Treat Myself
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| Released | January 31, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Length | 46:28 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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Treat Myself (stylized in all caps) is the upcoming third major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor, scheduled to be released on January 31, 2020. The album was originally scheduled for release on August 31, 2018, but was delayed due to Trainor wanting to add more songs.[1] On January 7, 2019, the album was delayed even further. Later that year, Idolator reported that it is expected to be released in early 2020.[2] Treat Myself was preceded by the release of two singles, "No Excuses" and "Wave",[3] as well as the promotional singles, "Workin' On It", "Evil Twin"[4] and “Blink”. "Let You Be Right" and "Can't Dance" were intended to be on the album, but did not make it to the final cut while "All the Ways" and the title track, "Treat Myself", are included in the Target deluxe edition of the album. Trainor released the EP The Love Train, which includes the song "All the Ways", to make up for the delay of the album.[5]
Background and writing
On delaying the album, Trainor stated in August 2018: "I'm in such an amazing place and I can't stop writing songs... I've decided to move my new album Treat Myself until I get everything out of my head and recorded in the studio."[1] In November 2018, Trainor stated that she had worked with Sasha Sloan and Lennon Stella on a track for the album titled "Working On It", which she called "about loving yourself and just trying".[6]
The album has been characterized as "filled with self-love anthems".[7] Billboard called the title track a "bass-driven, fun-loving song that is the perfect soundtrack to any night out" and a "shimmering tune".[8]
Singles
The lead single from the album, titled "No Excuses", was released on March 1, 2018. It is a pop song with country influences, described as a sexism-blasting empowerment anthem.[9][10][11] The song peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Wave", featuring Mike Sabath, was released as the second single on September 27, 2019.[3]
Promotional singles
"Workin' On It", featuring Lennon Stella and Sasha Sloan, was released as the first promotional single on November 6, 2019.[12]
"Evil Twin" was released as the second promotional single on December 13, 2019.[13][4]
“Blink” was released as the third promotional single on January 17, 2020.[14]
Track listing
Adapted from Apple Music[15] and Trainor's Twitter.[16]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wave" (featuring Mike Sabath) |
| Sabath | 2:56 |
| 2. | "Track 2" | 3:17 | ||
| 3. | "Funk" | 3:11 | ||
| 4. | "Babygirl" | 3:20 | ||
| 5. | "Workin' On It" (featuring Lennon Stella and Sasha Sloan) | King Henry | 3:01 | |
| 6. | "Ashes" | 3:17 | ||
| 7. | "Lie to Me" | 2:40 | ||
| 8. | "Here to Stay" | 3:03 | ||
| 9. | "Blink" |
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| 2:47 |
| 10. | "Genetics" (featuring Pussycat Dolls) |
| Sabath | 2:57 |
| 11. | "Evil Twin" |
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| 3:12 |
| 12. | "After You" (featuring AJ Mitchell) |
| 3:26 | |
| 13. | "Another Opinion" | 3:03 | ||
| 14. | "No Excuses" |
| Wells | 2:32 |
| 15. | "Have You Now" |
| 3:46 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "All the Ways" |
| Wells | 2:55 |
| 17. | "Treat Myself" |
| Wells | 2:54 |
References
- ^ a b "Meghan Trainor pushes back 'Treat Myself' release in order to add new songs". WJXA. August 6, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Nied, Mike (August 7, 2019). "Meghan Trainor Wrote Too Many Love Songs, Delays New LP To 2020". Idolator. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ a b Atad, Corey (September 27, 2019), "Meghan Trainor Debuts Anthemic New Single 'Wave' Featuring Mike Sabath", ET Canada, retrieved September 27, 2019
- ^ a b "Uh-Oh, Meghan Trainor & Her 'Evil Twin' Are Dropping a New Single". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Meghan Trainor On 'The Love Train' EP and Her Songwriting Evolution: 'This Is What I Want My Music to Sound Like'". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
- ^ Cerio, Michael (November 6, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Trainor Teases Possible Collaborations For Her New Album". Mix 94.7. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Timmerberg, Tiana (October 22, 2018). "Meghan Trainor is getting a bounce house for her wedding". AOL. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Tornow, Sam (July 20, 2018). "Meghan Trainor's 'Treat Myself': Listen to the New Song". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff (March 1, 2018). "Meghan Trainor Demands Respect in Video for Sassy Time's Up-Inspired Single 'No Excuses'". People. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ Nied, Mike (March 1, 2018). "Meghan Trainor's 'No Excuses' Is The Sassy Pop Bop We Need In 2018". Idolator. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh (March 1, 2018). "Meghan Trainor Has Crafted A Stellar Pop Hook On New Single 'No Excuses'". Forbes. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ Nied, Mike (November 6, 2019). "Meghan Trainor Reveals 'Treat Myself' Release Date, Drops "Workin' On It"". Idolator. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ @Meghan_Trainor (December 9, 2019). "You've waited long enough.. #EVILTWIN comes out Friday😎🤪 listen for my entire family on the backgrounds!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 10, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (January 17, 2020), "Meghan Trainor Shares Motivational New Song 'Blink'", Rolling Stone, retrieved January 22, 2020
- ^ "TREAT MYSELF by Meghan Trainor". Apple Music. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ @Meghan_Trainor (January 21, 2020). "#TreatMyself 💙 10 days!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 22, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Meghan Trainor – Treat Myself". Target Corporation. Retrieved 14 November 2019.