Nobody Loves You More
| Nobody Loves You More | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | November 22, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2011-2022 |
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| Genre | Alternative rock[1] |
| Length | 35:45 |
| Label | 4AD |
| Producer | Kim Deal |
Nobody Loves You More is the debut solo album by American musician Kim Deal. It was released on November 22, 2024, by 4AD, and preceded by the singles "Coast", "Crystal Breath", "A Good Time Pushed" and "Nobody Loves You More".
Background
[edit]Nobody Loves You More is Deal's first solo album. It includes contributions from her sister Kelley Deal and other former Breeders collaborators, such as Jim MacPherson and Mando Lopez, as well as Savages’ Fay Milton and Ayse Hassan, Raymond McGinley of Teenage Fanclub, and The Raconteurs’ Jack Lawrence.[2]
The 11-track album includes over a decade's work, with its earliest songs dating back to 2011, shortly after Deal's departure from Pixies following their Lost Cities Tour. Two of the tracks, "Are You Mine?" and "Wish I Was" were written in 2011 and released in 2013 as part of a self-released seven-inch vinyl series in 2013.[3][4] Steve Albini, a frequent collaborator, recorded "A Good Time Pushed" in the final sessions at Electrical Audio in Chicago before his death in May 2024.[2]
Composition
[edit]Musically, Nobody Loves You More blends familiar Breeders-esque rock with surprising stylistic choices, such as bossa nova and brass instrumentation, as heard in the title track. Songs like “Disobedience” and “Big Ben Beat” evoke the energy of Breeders' classics, while others, like “Wish I Was,” reimagine earlier material with fresh arrangements. Despite its eclectic nature, the album retains Deal's style, offering both familiarity and innovation.[5]
The album's themes range from the deeply personal to whimsical inspirations. For instance, the poignant track “Are You Mine?” is inspired by a moment with Deal's mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's. Conversely, "Crystal Breath" arose from Deal's admiration for actress Rose Byrne, though the song's intended purpose as a TV theme was ultimately declined.[5][6]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 90/100[7] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [8] |
| Classic Rock |  [9] |
| Consequence | B+[10] |
| DIY | [11] |
| The Independent | [12] |
| Mojo | [13] |
| NME | [14] |
| Paste | 9.2/10[15] |
| Rolling Stone | [16] |
| Uncut | [17] |
Upon its release, Nobody Loves You More received widespread critical acclaim for its introspection, genre-blending sound, and Kim Deal's ability to balance nostalgia with innovation. Critics highlighted the album's range, from the vibrant, brass-infused bossa nova of the title track to the raw vulnerability of songs like “Are You Mine?”.[2]
AllMusic added their 'Editor's Choice' tag to the collection and stated "Nobody Loves You More is some of her finest music yet, and while any of these songs would've been a standout with one of her other projects, it's all the sweeter that they're hers alone".[8]
Year-end lists
[edit]| Publication/critic | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojo | 75 Best Albums of 2024 | 6 | [18] |
| Uncut | 80 Best Albums of 2024 | 42 | [19] |
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Kim Deal. Additional lyrics on "Nobody Loves You More" written by Nick Eddy.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nobody Loves You More" | 2:55 |
| 2. | "Coast" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Crystal Breath" | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Are You Mine?" | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Disobedience" | 3:03 |
| 6. | "Wish I Was" | 4:13 |
| 7. | "Big Ben Beat" | 3:39 |
| 8. | "Bats in the Afternoon Sky" | 1:31 |
| 9. | "Summerland" | 3:04 |
| 10. | "Come Running" | 3:18 |
| 11. | "A Good Time Pushed" | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 35:45 | |
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
- Kim Deal – lead vocals, bass guitar, drums, guitar, keyboards, ukulele
- Paul Mertens – horn arrangement, horn orchestration (tracks 1, 9); wind arrangement, flute, clarinet (4); string co-arrangement, French horn (9); saxophone (1)
- Susan Voelz – string arrangement (tracks 1, 4), violin (1, 4, 9), string co-arrangement (9)
- Jack Lawrence – bass guitar (tracks 1, 9)
- Britt Walford – drums (tracks 1, 9)
- Michael Mavridoglou – trumpet (track 1)
- Kelley Deal – guitar (tracks 2, 5, 6), bass pedals (3), backing vocals (11)
- Mando Lopez – bass guitar (tracks 2, 4, 6)
- Lindsay Glover – drums (tracks 2, 4)
- Chris Dixon – trombone (track 2)
- Jim McBride – trumpet (track 2)
- Dave Easley – pedal steel (track 4)
- Jim Macpherson – drums (tracks 5, 11)
- Josh Klinghoffer – additional guitar (track 6)
- Mike Montgomery – backing vocals (track 6)
- Fay Milton – drum programming, strings, synthesizers (track 7)
- Ayse Hassan – bass guitar (track 7)
- Alison Chesley – cello (track 9)
- Patrick Holmes – guitar (track 11)
- Raymond McGinley – guitar (track 11)
Technical
- Kim Deal – production, recording
- Marta Salogni – mixing
- Heba Kadry – mastering
- Ben Humphrey – engineering, production assistance
- Steve Albini – recording (tracks 1, 2, 4–6, 9–11)
- Mike Montgomery – recording (tracks 1, 4, 6, 9)
- Manny Nieto – recording (track 6)
- Patrick Himes – recording (track 11)
- Kyle Rector – production assistance
- Jon San Paolo – engineering assistance (tracks 2, 4–6, 9–11)
- Taylor Hales – engineering assistance (track 5)
- Chris Witt – engineering assistance (track 5)
Visuals
- Alex Da Corte – creative direction
- Jake Wheeler – fabrication
- Chloe Kucirka – costume
- Matt Alie – set
- Lanie Belmont – set
- Matt Bogacki – set
- Cy Gavin – set
- Alec McGovern – set
- Alicia Rinier – set
- Rachel Brennecke – still photography
- Clint Hild – retouching
- Elliott Sellers – visual effects supervision
- Erik Ferguson – CGI art
- Harvey Benschoter – additional CGI art
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[20] | 183 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[21] | 29 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[22] | 6 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 98 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[24] | 45 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[25] | 4 |
References
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- ^ a b c Eede, Christian (2024-08-28). "Kim Deal Details Debut Solo LP, 'Nobody Loves You More'". The Quietus. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Teitz, Alex (2024-08-28). "Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More". FEMMUSIC Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Kim Deal on the "Midwestern Dumbness" and "Orgy Music" of Her Big Solo Moment │ Exclaim!". Kim Deal on the "Midwestern Dumbness" and "Orgy Music" of Her Big Solo Moment │ Exclaim!. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ a b Workhorse, No More (2024-11-18). "Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More – Album Review". No More Workhorse. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Garcia-Furtado, Laia (2024-11-18). "In Her First Solo Album, 'Nobody Loves You More,' Kim Deal Is Still Ineffably Cool". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Nobody Loves You More by Kim Deal". Metacritic.
- ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Nobody Loves You More Review". AllMusic.
- ^ "Nobody Loves You More review". Classic Rock. November 13, 2024. p. 77.
- ^ "Kim Deal's Nobody Loves You More: Album Review". Consequence. November 19, 2024.
- ^ "Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More". DIY. 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Joan Armatrading stays vibrant, while Kim Deal and Michael Kiwanuka try something new". The Independent. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Kim Deal Nobody Loves You More Review: Breeder's solo debut turns grief into life-affirming pop". Mojo. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Shah, Rishi (2024-11-22). "Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More review: a neat reminder of her permanent class". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Salmon, Ben (November 21, 2024). "Kim Deal Continues to Chase Her Singular Sound on Nobody Loves You More". Paste.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Grow, Kory (2024-11-20). "Kim Deal Waited Decades to Release a Solo Album. Nobody Loves You More Is Worth It". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Nobody Loves You More review". Uncut. No. December 2024. November 13, 2024. p. 33.
- ^ "MOJO's 75 Best Albums of 2024". albumoftheyear.org. November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (November 8, 2024). "List Season comes early with Uncut's Top 80 Albums of 2024". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. November 29, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2024.