Intermission (Maren Morris EP) explained

Intermission
Type:EP
Artist:Maren Morris
Cover:Intermission Maren Morris EP.png
Genre:Pop
Label:Columbia
Prev Title:The Bridge
Prev Year:2023
Year:2024
Chronology:Maren Morris

Intermission is the fifth extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Maren Morris. It was released on August 2, 2024, by Columbia Records. The EP consists of five tracks, all co-written by Morris. Evan Blair produced three out of the five tracks. She also collaborated with producers Joel Little, and Naomi McPherson.[1] [2]

Intermission was preceded by the singles "Cut!" featuring guest vocals from Julia Michaels,[3] and "I Hope I Never Fall In Love".[4] It marks Morris first project to be labeled as Pop, after her departure from the industry of Country Music, which she discussed on her previous extended play, The Bridge (2023).[5] [6]

Background and composition

Morris described the project as new start on her music career and personal life, saying: “It’s a break in the act, and for me, it’s definitely an act break and new chapter of my life, and I’m so ready to see what’s on the other page."[7] As well, revealing that “It wasn’t easy to write, because I’m going through a lot, and this is the diary of that." She concluded that the EP "It’s just about my feelings".”[8]

According to Morris, the lead single and opening track “cut!" is about letting herself "fall apart", after pretending things are fine.[9] "I Hope I Never Fall In Love" retails the singer hopes of remaining single after the end of a long relantionship. Critics speculated that the song is about her feelings post-divorce from country singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd.[10] On "push me out" she sings about exploring her sexuality.[11] Meanwhile "Because, Of Course" is a love song to his son[12] and "This Is How a Woman Leaves" details her feelings on her split with her former husband.[13]

Promotion

To promote the extended play, two singles were released beforehand. "Cut!" served as the lead single, and features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Julia Michaels.[14] It marks their second collaboration after previously working together as co-writters on Morris 2022 single, "Circles Around This Town".[15]

"Cut!" was released on June 21, with an official lyrics video.[16] "I Hope I Never Fall In Love" was released as the second single of the extended play on July 12.[17] [18] [19]

Alongside the EP release, lyrics videos for the remaining three songs were released on Morris' YouTube channel.[20] She eventually continued promoting the project on her RSVP Redux Tour.[21] [22]

Reception

Intermission received generally favorable reviews from music critics.

Justin Cober-Lake from Spectrum Culture described Intermission as "Morris takes a break for some catharsis, but also reveals the power yet to come. It’s a short release set at a fairly steady pitch, but it likely indicates a pivotal moment in the star’s story."[23] He also praised the closing track "This Is How a Woman Leaves", as it showcase Morris "best vocal performance".

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

Release history

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DateFormatLabelRef.
VariousAugust 2, 2024

See also

References

  1. Nicholson . Jessica . June 20, 2024 . Maren Morris Is Taking an 'Intermission' With New 5-Song Project Coming Soon . September 11, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  2. Aniftos . Rania . August 2, 2024 . Maren Morris Unveils 'Intermission' EP: Stream It Now . September 11, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  3. Web site: June 21, 2024 . Maren Morris & Julia Michaels Share New Single "Cut!": Listen . September 11, 2024 . Stereogum . en.
  4. Blistein . Jon . July 12, 2024 . Maren Morris Isn't Making That Mistake Again on New Song 'I Hope I Never Fall in Love' . September 11, 2024 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  5. Web site: Mendez . Chris Malone . Maren Morris Takes A Personal 'Intermission' With Her New EP . September 11, 2024 . Forbes . en.
  6. Grow . Kory . September 15, 2023 . Maren Morris Packs Her Bags on Kiss-Off EP 'The Bridge' . September 11, 2024 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  7. Web site: @marenmorris . Maren Morris . July 29, 2024 . Intermission is yours this friday . September 11, 2024 . Instagram.
  8. Dailey . Hannah . July 30, 2024 . Maren Morris Isn't Holding Back on 'Intermission': 'I Don't Have to Protect Anyone Anymore' . September 11, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  9. Web site: Maren Morris announces new EP, Intermission and shares new single "Cut!" . September 11, 2024 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  10. Web site: Thompson . Erik . Maren Morris Reveals 'I Hope I Never Fall In Love,' Is About Life Post-Divorce . September 11, 2024 . Effingham Radio . en.
  11. Web site: Willman . Chris . August 2, 2024 . Maren Morris Says Muna, 'the Professors of Gay,' Helped Quell Her 'Bi-Panic' — and Offered Advice About Dating a Woman While Collaborating on Sexy New Song, 'Push Me Over' . September 11, 2024 . Variety . en-US.
  12. Web site: Maren Morris Slates New EP 'Intermission' for August Holler . September 11, 2024 . holler.country . en.
  13. Web site: Stivale . Shelby . August 2, 2024 . Maren Morris Sings About Ryan Hurd Divorce on Intermission EP . September 11, 2024 . Us Weekly . en-US.
  14. Web site: June 27, 2024 . Maren Morris announces new EP out Aug. 2, releases single "Cut!" featuring Julia Michaels » // MELODIC Magazine . September 11, 2024 . www.melodicmag.com . en-US.
  15. Web site: Maren Morris Drops New Single 'Circles Around This Town,' Her Most Autobiographical Song Yet . September 11, 2024 . Peoplemag . en.
  16. Maren Morris & Julia Michaels - cut! (Official Lyric Video) . June 20, 2024 . Maren Morris . September 11, 2024 . YouTube.
  17. Web site: July 12, 2024 . Maren Morris Shares New Song "I Hope I Never Fall In Love": Listen . September 11, 2024 . Stereogum . en.
  18. Web site: Maren Morris . Spotify . July 12, 2024 . "I Hope I Never Fall In Love" Single by Maren Morris . September 11, 2024 . Spotify.
  19. Maren Morris - i hope i never fall in love (Official Lyric Video) . July 11, 2024 . MarenMorrisVEVO . September 11, 2024 . YouTube.
  20. Web site: Maren Morris . September 11, 2024 . YouTube . en.
  21. Web site: @marenmorris . Maren Morris . March 29, 2024 . can't wait to sing with y'all. tickets for the RSVP Redux Tour are on sale today at 10am local. . September 11, 2024 . Instagram.
  22. Web site: @marenmorris . Maren Morris . August 13, 2024 . did you push me over or did I? . September 11, 2024 . Instagram.
  23. Web site: August 9, 2024 . Maren Morris: Intermission . September 11, 2024 . Spectrum Culture . en-US.

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