Morning After (album) explained

Morning After
Type:studio
Artist:Dvsn
Cover:Dvsn - Morning After.png
Recorded:2016–2017
Genre:Alternative R&B
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Morning After is the second studio album by Canadian R&B duo Dvsn. It was released on October 13, 2017, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records.[1] [2]

Background

The lead single "Mood" was released on September 5, 2017, which they announced on Instagram.[3] [4] A teaser was revealed by dvsn on Instagram about the album on August 29, 2017.[5] [6] The official artwork was released in the form of a 'movie poster-like' image.[7] [8] [9] In June 2017, they shared the song "Don't Choose", which was included as a single.[10]

Critical reception

AllMusic's Andy Kellman wrote that the new producers don't stray the duo away from the "downcast style of slow jams and ballads" of Sept. 5th, but concluded that: "Compared to the debut, this has a little more definition." Yasin Rahman of Exclaim! praised Nineteen85's expansive "range of tempos and sound" and Daley's "vocal prowess" throughout the track listing but critiqued that more detailed lyricism than your typical R&B fare was needed, concluding that: "In general, dvsn have honed their skills since their debut, and it's resulted in a better-rounded and polished sound. With the cohesive and captivating Morning After, dvsn have used soothing vocals and layered beats to paint a sonic portrait of modern R&B." Pitchfork contributor Marcus J. Moore also praised both Daley's "delicate and powerful voice" and Nineteen85's "shadowy, cinematic" production for crafting a heartbreak album that captures the "essence of R&B pillars" like Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange without utilizing either one for support. Kevin Ritchie of NOW felt that Daley was more of an "interesting, expressive singer than [he is] a lyricist", noting the track listing was more "straightforward and plaintive than poetic or analytical," and was mixed on Nineteen85's production throughout the record, praising the "catchiness and precision" of the melodies (highlighting the "mid-tempo R&B" in the middle section) but critiqued that the replacement of Sept. 5ths "female gospel singers" with acoustic instrumentation, "wandering and jazzy piano riffs, melodic guitar and classic soul/R&B nods" overemphasized the overall sentimentality.[11]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Notes

Sample credits

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Performers

Technical

Instruments

Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morning After by dvsn on Apple Music. Apple Music. October 1, 2017.
  2. dvsn Announces 'Morning After' Release Date. Rap-Up. September 7, 2017. September 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912194211/https://www.rap-up.com/2017/09/07/dvsn-announces-morning-after-release-date/. September 12, 2017. live.
  3. dvsn Announce Release Date For New Album. The Fader. Montgomery. Sarah Jasmine. September 6, 2017. September 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912011603/https://www.thefader.com/2017/09/06/dvsn-announce-release-date-for-new-album. September 12, 2017. live.
  4. Web site: DVSN Announce "Morning After" Release Date. HotNewHipHop. Aron A.. September 6, 2017. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630055259/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/71623-dvsn-announce-morning-after-release-date-news. June 30, 2024. live.
  5. dvsn Tease New Music In Morning After Album Trailer. The Fader. Renshaw. David. August 29, 2017. September 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003003101/https://www.thefader.com/2017/08/29/dvsn-tease-morning-after-album-trailer. October 3, 2017. live.
  6. Watch dvsn's 'Morning After' Trailer. Rap-Up. August 29, 2017. September 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003100936/http://www.rap-up.com/2017/08/29/dvsn-morning-after-trailer. October 3, 2017. live.
  7. dvsn Announce New Album 'Morning After' on Instagram. Highsnobiety. Giulione. Bianca. August 10, 2017. September 11, 2017.
  8. Web site: DVSN Drops Off New Single "Mood". HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. September 5, 2017. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630171008/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/62178-dvsn-drops-off-new-single-mood-new-song. June 30, 2024. live.
  9. Web site: DVSN Unveil 'Morning After' Artwork. HotNewHipHop. Milca P.. August 12, 2017. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630171313/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/65408-dvsn-unveil-morning-after-artwork-news. June 30, 2024. live.
  10. Web site: dvsn Announces New Album Morning After. The Fader. Craighead. Olivia. August 9, 2017. September 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170913140314/https://www.thefader.com/2017/08/09/dvsn-announce-morning-after-album. September 13, 2017. live.
  11. News: Dvsn get stark and sentimental on Morning After. Ritchie. Kevin. NOW. October 25, 2017. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630180954/https://nowtoronto.com/music/dvsn-morning-after-stark-sentimental/. June 30, 2024. live.
  12. Web site: Morning After / dvsn TIDAL. Tidal. October 13, 2017.
  13. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 23, 2017. October 20, 2017.

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