"Older" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine and the title track of her third studio album (2024). Written by the artist along with Mason Stoops and Taylor Mackall, and produced by the former two, the song was released by RCA Records on February 13, 2024, as the lead single from the record. It is a stripped-down ballad.
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| Single by Lizzy McAlpine | ||||
| from the album Older | ||||
| Released | February 13, 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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Background and release edit
Via social media, Lizzy McAlpine announced the track along with its release date on February 1, 2024.[1] While releasing the song, she announced the follow-up to 2022's Five Seconds Flat,[2] her third studio album, set for release on April 5.[3] A lyric video for the song was published on February 16.[4]
Recording and composition edit
"Older" was recorded and produced in Los Angeles with Mason Stoops, and contains additional songwriting by Taylor Mackall.[2] It is a "pared-back"[5] voice-piano-electric guitar ballad,[4] described as "gut-wrenching"[6] and "imbued with symptoms of growth".[7] According to Exclaim!, with the opening lines (Over and over / A carousel ride / Pay for your ticket / Watch the red moon climb), McAlpine recalls Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now".[5]
Live performances edit
On March 27, 2024, McAlpine performed the song live for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, backed only by a pianist and guitarist.[8]
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] | 33 |
References edit
- ^ Lizzy McAlpine [@LizzyMcAlpine] (February 1, 2024). "my new song, Older, out February 13th. presave on my website now!!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Pappis, Konstantinos (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Announces New Album 'Older', Shares New Single". Our Culture. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Jamieson, Sarah (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine announces new album 'Older'". DIY. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Tinkham, Chris (February 16, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Announces New Album, Shares Lyric Video for Title Track "Older"". Under the Radar. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Lapierre, Megan (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Uncovers Timeless Truths on "Older"". Exclaim. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Libby, Giselle (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Returns With the Heartbreaking "Older," Announces Highly-Anticipated New Album". Ones to Watch. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (February 14, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine's 'Older' Is A Hushed Showstopper". Clash. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Siroky, Mary (March 28, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Gives First Live Performance of "Older" on Fallon: Watch". Consequence. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.