Optimist (album) explained

Optimist
Type:	studio
Artist:	Finneas
Cover:	Finneas - Optimist.png
Length:	43:01
Producer:	Finneas
Prev Title:	Blood Harmony
Prev Year:	2019
Next Title:	For Cryin' Out Loud!
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Optimist is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Finneas, released on October 15, 2021, through his record label OYOY, distributed by Interscope Records.^[1] The album was entirely produced and written by Finneas. It was preceded by the singles "What They'll Say About Us", "A Concert Six Months from Now", and "The 90s".^[2]

Critical reception

On review aggregator Metacritic, Optimist received a score of 72 out of 100 based on ten critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception.

Personnel

Musicians

• Finneas – vocals, vocal arrangement, bass, drum programming, sound effects, synthesizer (1–6, 8–13); piano (all tracks), guitar (1–9, 12, 13)
• Isaiah Gage – cello (1)
• Johan Lenox – string arrangement (1)
• Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi – violin (1)

Technical

• Finneas – production
• Dave Kutch – mastering
• Rob Kinelski – mixing
• Justin Gammella – vocal editing (1–6, 8–10, 13)
• Casey Cuayo – mixing assistance
• Eli Heisler – mixing assistance

Notes and References

1. Web site: Finneas Announces Debut Album Optimist, Shares Video for New Song: Watch. Pitchfork. Minsker. Evan. August 5, 2021. October 25, 2021.
2. Finneas Previews Debut Album With 'A Concert Six Months From Now'. Rolling Stone. Zemler. Emily. August 5, 2021. October 25, 2021.