Evolution (Sabrina Carpenter album) explained

Evolution
Type:album
Artist:Sabrina Carpenter
Cover:EVOLution Sabrina Carpenter.jpg
Border:yes
Recorded:January 2015 – August 2016
Studio:
  • UMPG Studios (Santa Monica, California)
  • Sphere Studios (North Hollywood, California)
  • Rokstone Studios (London, United Kingdom)
  • Loews Hollywood Hotel (Hollywood, California)
  • Blueprint Studios, Roxstone Studios and Kite Music Productions (Los Angeles, California)
  • Faculty Productions
Genre:Dance-pop
Label:Hollywood
Chronology:Sabrina Carpenter
Prev Title:Eyes Wide Open
Prev Year:2015
Next Year:2018

Evolution (stylized as EVOLution) is the second studio album by American singer Sabrina Carpenter, released on October 14, 2016, by Hollywood Records.[1] Carpenter began recording the album in 2015, shortly after the launch of her first project, Eyes Wide Open until 2016. Musically, Evolution is a dance-pop record, which departs from the folk-pop and teen pop sound of its predecessor.

The album received positive reviews from music critics, commercially the album debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 11,500 copies in its first week, becoming her highest-peaking album on the chart at the time.

Promotion

Singles

"On Purpose" was released as the lead single from the album on July 29, 2016.[2] [3] [4] "Thumbs" impacted Top 40 radio as the second single from the album on January 3, 2017.[5]

Promotional singles

The album was made available for pre-order and the first promotional single, titled "All We Have Is Love", was released on September 23, 2016.[6] "Run and Hide" was released as the second promotional single on September 30, 2016.[7]

Tour

Carpenter embarked on the Evolution Tour through America to promote the album. It kicked off on October 18 and ended on December 13.[8] Another one followed called "The De-Tour", in which she toured both America and Canada during the Summer, featuring Alex Aiono and New Hope Club as special guests.[9]

Late Night Show Performances

On April 18, 2017, Carpenter performed the album's second single, "Thumbs," on The Late Late Show with James Corden.[10]

Critical reception

Evolution was met with positive reviews, with critics complimenting Carpenter's sense of maturity and growth on the album in comparison to her debut album.

Christine M. Sellers of The Celebrity Cafe wrote that Carpenter "proves she's not just another Disney darling transitioning through her teenage years" and that the album "showcases Carpenter's growth as both a songwriter and a vocalist".[11]

Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues of Andpop gave the album 3.8 thumbs up, saying that "with Evolution, Sabrina is showing a mature musical side, willing to experiment with techno beats, lyrics and what she can do vocally. She provides an interesting indie yet synth take on pop music, and has clearly found a unique sound that she shines in, that separates her from the rest".[12]

Matt Collar from AllMusic gave the album a rating of 3.5 out of 5, noting its dance-pop sound and describing it as a "mix of heartfelt acoustic balladry, R&B-influenced pop, and dance-oriented anthems.[13]

Commercial performance

Evolution debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 11,500 copies in its first week.[14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Evolution.

Recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered at

Performers and production

Design

Charts

Chart (2016)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[15] 171
France Downloads Albums (SNEP)[16] 96
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[17] 4
UK Download Albums (OCC)[18] 46

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabelRef.
United StatesOctober 14, 2016Hollywood
April 20, 2017LP[19]
VariousSeptember 9, 2024Disney[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter Reveals How Helping Out with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation Inspired Her. People. Jordan Runtagh. September 6, 2016. September 20, 2016. September 12, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160912133813/http://www.people.com/article/sabrina-carpenter-ryan-seacrest-foundation-inspired. live.
  2. Web site: The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Pink, Andy Grammer & Sabrina Carpenter. Idolator. Mike Wass. July 29, 2016.
  3. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter's New Song "On Purpose" Is Out Now. Teen Vogue. De Elizabeth. July 29, 2016. September 20, 2016. September 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160923021941/http://www.teenvogue.com/story/sabrina-carpenter-on-purpose. live.
  4. Web site: Listen to Sabrina Carpenter's New Single "On Purpose" Now - You Won't Regret It. Huffington Post. Juliet Schroder. July 29, 2016. September 20, 2016. September 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160923013002/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/juliet-schroder/listen-to-sabrina-carpent_b_11268760.html. live.
  5. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20161214133647/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases . Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates . 2016-12-14 . January 3, 2017 . December 14, 2016 . AllAccess Music Group . dead .
  6. Sabrina Carpenter. SabrinaAnnLynn. 778995606966587392. Tomorrow my new album #EVOLution is up for preorder and you will get the first instant grat "All we have is love" ❤️. September 22, 2016. September 23, 2016.
  7. Sabrina Carpenter. SabrinaAnnLynn. 781572641886830592. Wrote run and hide in a hotel room, recorded the demo in one take, that's how it lives on #EVOLution. Avail tonight!. September 29, 2016. September 30, 2016.
  8. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter announces EVOLution Tour. CelebMix. September 4, 2016.
  9. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter Announces The De-Tour; 30+ City Summer 2017 Tour Kicks Off July 6 In Vancouver Featuring Special Guests Alex Aiono & New Hope Club . PR Newswire. April 26, 2017.
  10. Web site: Cantor . Brian . 2017-04-18 . Sabrina Carpenter Performs "Thumbs" On James Corden's "Late Late Show" (Watch) . 2024-10-24 . Headline Planet . en-US.
  11. Web site: Album Review: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Evolution'. The Celebrity Cafe. Christine M. Sellers. October 14, 2016. November 8, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20171026215441/http://thecelebritycafe.com/2016/10/201610album-review-sabrina-carpenters-evolution/. October 26, 2017. dead.
  12. Web site: Track By Track Review Of Evolution By Sabrina Carpenter. Andpop. Channel Zero. Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues. October 14, 2016. November 8, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161109085407/http://www.andpop.com/2016/10/14/track-track-review-evolution-sabrina-carpenter/. November 9, 2016. dead.
  13. Web site: Evolution - Sabrina Carpenter. AllMusic. Collar. Matt. April 15, 2021.
  14. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter - Chart history Billboard. www.billboard.com. en. 2017-04-26. 2017-04-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20170426175026/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6179294/Sabrina+Carpenter/chart?f=305. live.
  15. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter - Evolution. Hung. Steffen. hitparade.ch. 2018-11-23. 2018-11-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20181124054955/https://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Sabrina+Carpenter&titel=Evolution&cat=a. live.
  16. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 42, 2016). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. July 20, 2019. 2014-01-25.
  17. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 24, 2016. October 21, 2016. October 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161021143317/http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4286. live.
  18. Web site: Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com. en. 2018-11-24. 2018-11-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20181124165237/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-downloads-chart/20161021/7003/. live.
  19. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter - Evolution (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs. Discogs. May 10, 2017. May 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515124304/https://www.discogs.com/Sabrina-Carpenter-Evolution/release/10174293. live.
  20. Web site: Sabrina Carpenter - EVOLution Limited LP. July 13, 2024. Urban Outfitters.

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