The Walls Are Way Too Thin
| The Walls Are Way Too Thin | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 12 November 2021 | |||
| Length | 20:51 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
| Producer | Rob Milton | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 86/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Flood Magazine | 7/10[2] |
| Gigwise | 7/10[3] |
| NME |   [4] |
| Under the Radar | 8/10[5] |
The Walls Are Way Too Thin is the second extended play (EP) by English singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone. It was released on 5 November 2021, by Interscope Records.[6][7]
Release[edit]
On 5 August 2021, Holly Humberstone announced the release of her second EP The Walls Are Way Too Thin alongside co-writer Matty Healy (The 1975).[8]
Critical reception[edit]
The Walls Are Way Too Thin was met with widespread critical acclaim from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 86 based on 4 reviews, which indicates “universal acclaim”.[1]
In a review for Gigwise, writer Harrison Smith wrote: "Humberstone dives headfirst into first-person narratives, romantic woes and poignant self-discovery on this latest offering. The charming lyrical honesty, infectious groove and playful energy throughout make The Walls Are Way Too Thin a coltish example of Humberstone's dynamic talent and spirit.[3] At Under the Radar, Andy Von Pip said: "The Walls Are Way Too Thin EP provides proof positive that Humberstone is perhaps the brightest Gen Z singer/songwriter to emerge from the U.K. in quite some time. The EP deals with a sense of displacement, of messy relationships, of things falling apart, both physically and emotionally, and attempting to move on whilst trying to find your place in the world."[5]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Haunted House" | 2:14 |
| 2. | "The Walls Are Way Too Thin" | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Please Don't Leave Just Yet" | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Thursday" | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Scarlett" | 3:16 |
| 6. | "Friendly Fire" | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 20:51 | |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] | 35 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 64 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Nguyen, Austin (8 November 2021). "Flood Magazine Review". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ a b Smith, Harrison (12 November 2021). "Gigwise Review". Gigwise. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Williams, Sophie (10 November 2021). "NME Review". NME. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ a b Von Pip, Andy (6 December 2021). "Under the Radar Review". Under the Radar. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Richards, Will (4 August 2021). "Holly Humberstone announces new EP 'The Walls Are Way Too Thin'". NME. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (11 November 2021). "Rising Star Holly Humberstone Talks New EP, U.S. Tour, and Becoming Famous in Lockdown". Variety. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Atkinson, Jess (5 August 2021). "Holly Humberstone's New EP Is Coming". Gigwise. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
External links[edit]
- The Walls Are Way Too Thin at Discogs (list of releases)
- The Walls Are Way Too Thin at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
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