Million Dollar Baby (album)
| Million Dollar Baby | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2 August 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 34:15 |
| Language | English |
| Label | Chess Club Records |
| Singles from Spiritual Instinct | |
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Million Dollar Baby is a synthpop album by English artist Pixey. Her debut, the album was released on 2 August 2024 through Chess Club Records.
Background and release
Million Dollar Baby was preceded by four singles. "The Thrill of It", which acted as the first single and released on 30 January 2024, was her first self-produced song.[1] The second single was the title track and premiered on BBC Radio 1 on 30 April.[2] The third, "Bring Back the Beat" was released on 18 June,[3] and was followed up on 16 July by "Give a Little of Your Love".[4][5] The album was then released through Chess Club Records on 2 August.[6] It is her debut full-length album.[7]
Reception
The album was well received by critics. Emily Savage of The Line of Best Fit awarded it an 8/10, Kelly Scanlon for Far Out gave it 3.5/5 stars, and Arwa Haider of the Financial Times gave it 3/5 stars.[6][8][9]
Tracklist
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Man Power" | 3:12 |
| 2. | "Million Dollar Baby" | 3:21 |
| 3. | "The Thrill of It" | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Best Friend" | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Damage" | 3:06 |
| 6. | "Give A Little of Your Love" | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Love Like Heaven" | 3:06 |
| 8. | "Bring Back the Beat" | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Oxygen" | 2:43 |
| 10. | "The War in My Mind" | 4:18 |
References
- ^ "Pixey shares first self-produced new single, "The Thrill Of It"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey announces 'Million Dollar Baby' album with electrifying new single whynow". 30 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (18 June 2024). "Pixey's 'Bring Back The Beat' Harks Back To Northern Soul Energy". Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey teases debut album with "Give A Little Of Your Love"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Pixey: Million Dollar Baby Review - technicolour debut | Pop". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Liverpool-based artist Pixey talks her long-awaited debut album 'Million Dollar Baby' • Interview • DIY Magazine". Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey - 'Million Dollar Baby' album review". Far Out. Archived from the original on 31 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Pixey: Million Dollar Baby album review — self-taught singer-songwriter finds her own voice". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.