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In a review published by '']'', the album was praised for Williams' innovative usage of instrumentation, namely in terms of her diverse breadth of guitar techniques, alongside the illusory imagery as developed by the atmosphere of the compositions.<ref name="pitchfork"/> Recognized by '']'' for its "expansive sound and structure", Ted Davis of '']'' further lauded the album as "percussive and burbling — imbuing poppy, vocal-driven songwriting with an ample dose of ambition."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2024/10/07/yasmin-williams-acadia-interview|title=Yasmin Williams escapes tradition|website=The FADER|access-date=2025-01-18|archive-date=2024-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202141308/http://www.thefader.com/2024/10/07/yasmin-williams-acadia-interview|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2282665/yasmin-williams-universe-keeps-expanding/interviews/qa/|title=Yasmin Williams' Universe Keeps Expanding|date=October 3, 2024|website=Stereogum|access-date=January 18, 2025|archive-date=December 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241231071942/https://www.stereogum.com/2282665/yasmin-williams-universe-keeps-expanding/interviews/qa/|url-status=live}}</ref> In a review published by '']'', the album was praised for Williams' innovative usage of instrumentation, namely in terms of her diverse breadth of guitar techniques, alongside the illusory imagery as developed by the atmosphere of the compositions.<ref name="pitchfork"/> Recognized by '']'' for its "expansive sound and structure", Ted Davis of '']'' further lauded the album as "percussive and burbling — imbuing poppy, vocal-driven songwriting with an ample dose of ambition."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2024/10/07/yasmin-williams-acadia-interview|title=Yasmin Williams escapes tradition|website=The FADER}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2282665/yasmin-williams-universe-keeps-expanding/interviews/qa/|title=Yasmin Williams' Universe Keeps Expanding|date=October 3, 2024|website=Stereogum}}</ref>


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2024 studio album by Yasmin Williams
Acadia
Studio album by Yasmin Williams
ReleasedOctober 4, 2024
RecordedJanuary 2023 - March 2024
Genre
Length45:57
LabelNonesuch
Yasmin Williams chronology
Urban Driftwood
(2021) 		Acadia
(2024)
Singles from Acadia
  1. "Dawning"
    Released: 21 September 2023
  2. "Virga"
    Released: 29 July 2024
  3. "Hummingbird"
    Released: 5 September 2024

Acadia is the third studio album by Yasmin Williams released under Nonesuch Records on October 4, 2024.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.9/10

In a review published by Pitchfork, the album was praised for Williams' innovative usage of instrumentation, namely in terms of her diverse breadth of guitar techniques, alongside the illusory imagery as developed by the atmosphere of the compositions. Recognized by The Fader for its "expansive sound and structure", Ted Davis of Stereogum further lauded the album as "percussive and burbling — imbuing poppy, vocal-driven songwriting with an ample dose of ambition."

Chart performance

The album peaked at No. 100 on the UK Album Downloads Chart, and entered the UK Americana Chart, peaking at No. 39.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Cliffwalk" (featuring Don Flemons)4:44
2."Harvest" (featuring Kaki King, Darian Donovan Thomas)4:05
3."Hummingbird" (featuring Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves)5:51
4."Virga" (featuring Darlingside)6:22
5."Sisters"6:57
6."Dawning" (featuring Aoife O'Donovan)6:27
7."Dream Lake" (featuring Malick Koly)4:12
8."Nectar" (featuring Margo)2:59
9."Malamu" (featuring Marcus Gilmore & Immanuel Wilkins)4:20
Total length:45:57

Personnel

  • Yasmin Williams – producer, editor (all tracks)
  • Jeff Gruber – engineering and mixing (tracks 1-3, 5-9)
  • Ken Lewis – engineering and mixing (track 4)
  • Charlie Pilzer – mastering
  • Ebru Yildiz – photography
  • M.Falconer – painting (cover painting)
  • Jeri Heiden – design

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Situation"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (Official Charts Company) 100
UK Americana Albums (Official Charts Company) 39

References

  1. ^ Deusner, Stephen. "Yasmin Williams: Acadia". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2024-11-24. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  2. Murray, Robin (July 30, 2024). "Yasmin Williams Confirms New Album 'Acadia'". Clash Music.
  3. "Yasmin Williams escapes tradition". The FADER.
  4. "Yasmin Williams' Universe Keeps Expanding". Stereogum. October 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "ACADIA". Official Charts. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
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