Petals for Armor I explained

Petals for Armor I
Type:ep
Artist:Hayley Williams
Cover:Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor I.png
Released:February 6, 2020
Recorded:2019
Length:18:07
Label:Atlantic
Next Title:Petals for Armor II
Next Year:2020

Petals for Armor I is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. It was released on Atlantic Records on February 6, 2020, as the first in a planned series of releases in the Petals for Armor era.[1] Williams explained the inspiration behind its title is due to her belief that "the best way for me to protect myself is to be vulnerable."[2] The EP was produced by Williams' Paramore bandmate Taylor York and was written throughout 2019 during Paramore's hiatus after touring in support of their fifth studio album, After Laughter (2017).

The EP was supported by two singles; "Simmer" was released on January 22, 2020, and "Leave It Alone" on January 30. Each were accompanied with music videos which share a narrative.

Background

Following extensive touring in support of Paramore's fifth studio album After Laughter (2017), Hayley Williams expressed her feelings about the group's future moving forward explaining that they were not breaking up, however needed time away from writing and touring.[3] [4] In an interview with BBC Radio, in January 2020, Williams explained her process behind developing Petals for Armor.[5]

In an Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe, Williams expressed that "Petals for Armor" was "a project", with Lowe confirming the first EP, which was released on February 6, 2020.[1]

Singles

"Simmer" was released as the album's lead single on January 22, 2020, on Atlantic Records.[6] The single's music video, directed by Warren Fu, premiered on the same day.[7] "Simmer" had been continually teased on social media throughout January 2020, featuring visual and audio clips of the track and its video.[8]

"Leave It Alone" was released as the album's second single, along with its music video, on January 30, 2020.[9]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.[10] Musicians

Additional personnel

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hayley Williams - Hayley Williams and Zane Lowe "Petals for Armor I" Apple Music Interview. www.youtube.com.
  2. Web site: Hayley Williams explains meaning of Petals For Armor: "The way for me to protect myself best is to be vulnerable". NME. January 22, 2020.
  3. Web site: Hayley Williams addresses Paramore's future in emotional interview. Alternative Press. March 20, 2019.
  4. Web site: Paramore had to "get quiet for a minute" for Hayley Williams' exploration. Koltan. Greenwood. . January 23, 2020.
  5. Hayley Williams' First Solo Single Is Here: Watch the Paramore Frontwoman's Horror Flick 'Simmer' Video. Billboard.
  6. Web site: Simmer - Single by Hayley Williams. music.apple.com.
  7. Web site: Paramore's Hayley Williams releases 'scary, empowering' first single 'Simmer' off debut solo album. EW.com.
  8. Web site: Hayley Williams Teases First Solo Single "Simmer". January 21, 2020. Nylon.
  9. Web site: Hayley Williams Wants You To Leave Her Alone | V Magazine. vmagazine.com.
  10. 2020. "Simmer". single liner notes. Hayley Williams. Atlantic Records. Back cover.
  11. Hayley Williams Chart History . . February 22, 2020.

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