It Doesn't Have to Make Sense explained

It Doesn't Have to Make Sense
Type:Studio
Artist:Ingrid Michaelson
Cover:ItDoesntHaveToMakeSense.jpg
Released:August 26, 2016
Genre:Indie pop
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It Doesn't Have to Make Sense is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, released on August 26, 2016, through Cabin 24 Records under exclusive license to Mom + Pop Music.[1] The album's lead single, "Hell No", was released on April 29, 2016.[2]

Promotion

To promote the album, Michaelson embarked on the "Hell No Tour" on October 6, 2016, in Cincinnati, Ohio.[3] Promotional appearances in the media to support the album included a performance of "Hell No" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 7, 2016,[4] and a performance of "Hell No" on The Late Late Show with James Corden on August 22, 2016.[5] Michaelson then performed "Still the One" on Live with Kelly on September 28, 2016.[6]

On August 15, a playlist featuring 30 seconds of every song was uploaded to Spotify.[7]

Singles

The lead single, "Hell No", was released on April 29, 2016.

Promotional singles

On June 24, 2016, "Light Me Up" was released as the first promotional single to digital outlets.[8]

On August 19, 2016, "Celebrate" was released as the second promotional single to digital outlets.[9]

Alter Egos

An EP of five re-recorded tracks featuring new artists, titled Alter Egos, was released on May 12, 2017. "Celebrate" featuring AJR was released as a promotional single ahead of the EP's release. Other featured artists featured include Sara Bareilles and Tegan and Sara.

Track listing

Alter Egos track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[10]

Musicians
Technical personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ingrid Michaelson: It Doesn't Have to Make Sense: Music. B01HI9BW6Q. July 2, 2016.
  2. Web site: Hell No: Ingrid Michaelson: Music. B01EPN1TMK. July 2, 2016.
  3. Web site: Ingrid Michaelson: Tour. IngridMichaelson.com. July 2, 2016.
  4. Web site: Cantor. Brian. Ingrid Michaelson Performs "Hell No" On Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" (Watch Now). Headline Planet. June 7, 2016. July 3, 2016.
  5. Web site: TV News Desk. VIDEO: Ingrid Michaelson Performs 'Hell No' on LATE LATE SHOW. BroadwayWorld.com. August 23, 2016. August 23, 2016.
  6. Web site: Live With Kelly 9/28/2016. YouTube. September 28, 2016. September 28, 2016.
  7. Web site: Michaelson. Ingrid. Twitter / Ingrid Michaelson: Preview all of IDHTMS (out in 2 wks!). Twitter. August 15, 2016. August 15, 2016.
  8. Web site: Light Me Up: Ingrid Michaelson: Music. B01HI9BXGK. August 4, 2016.
  9. Web site: Celebrate: Ingrid Michaelson: Music. B01K52U2OQ. August 19, 2016.
  10. Web site: It Doesn't Have to Make Sense – Ingrid Michaelson – Credits – AllMusic. AllMusic. All Media Network. August 26, 2016.