World on the Ground explained

World on the Ground
Type:studio
Artist:Sarah Jarosz
Cover:Sarah Jarosz - World on the Ground.png
Studio:Studio 22 (New York)
Genre:
Length:35:30
Label:Rounder
Producer:John Leventhal
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World on the Ground is the fifth studio album by American singer–songwriter Sarah Jarosz, released on June 5, 2020 by Rounder Records. Produced by John Leventhal,[1] it was recorded at Studio 22 in New York.

The fourth track on the album, "Johnny", a song with chord progressions reminiscent of the 1991 Nirvana song, "Polly", was performed by Jarosz on the music variety radio program Live from Here on May 30, 2020.[2]

Critical reception

On Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating to reviews from mainstream publications, World on the Ground received an average score of 83 out of 100, based on 6 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim" from critics.

Awards and honors

At the 2021 Grammy Awards, World on the Ground won for Best Americana Album. The song "Hometown" was nominated for the Grammy Best American Roots Song.[3]

Personnel

Additional musicians

Technical

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Betts. Stephen L.. Sarah Jarosz Previews New Album 'World on the Ground' With Wistful Song 'Johnny'. MSN. 7 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Live from Here. Jarosz. Sarah. 2020-05-30. “Johnny” begins at 16:25 into the episode. Live from Here. 2020-05-30.
  3. Web site: Artist: Sarah Jarosz . . 2021 . www.grammy.com . Recording Academy . March 15, 2021.