I Guess
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| Single by Lizzy McAlpine | ||||
| from the album Older | ||||
| Released | March 13, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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"I Guess" is a song recorded and written by American singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine from her third studio album Older (2024). Jeremy Most and Ryan Lerman also worked on the writing of the song, while producing it along with McAlpine and Mason Stoops. "I Guess" was released on March 13, 2024, as the second single from the album, following the release of the title track exactly one month before.
Background[edit]
On February 1, 2024, Lizzy McAlpine announced the release of her first song of the year, "Older", which was released on February 13.[1] On the same day, the artist confirmed the release of her third studio album of the same name, and major-label debut,[2] set for release on April 5, 2024. "I Guess" was announced as the second single from the record on March 8, and was released five days later.[3] The track listing of the album was revealed on March 20 via McAlpine's social media accounts; it contains "I Guess" as the seventh track.[4]
Production and composition[edit]
Like majority of the album, "I Guess" was recorded and produced in Los Angeles,[5] alongside Ryan Lerman, Mason Stoops, and Jeremy Most.[2] It is "a non-love song filled with equal parts of uncertainty and acceptance".[6] Upon release, Billboard's critic Jason Lipshutz included "I Guess" in its list of Best New Pop Songs, praising McAlpine's songwriting, and adding that "the widescreen climax at the end will make your heart swell".[7]
Credits[edit]
- Lizzy McAlpine – vocals, writing, production, guitar, piano
- Ryan Lerman – writing, production
- Jeremy Most – writing, production, piano
- Mason Stoops – production, guitar
- Taylor Mackall – piano
- Aaron Sterling – drums
- Michael Libramento – bass
- Rob Moose – strings
- CJ Camerieri – French horn, flugelhorn, trumpet
- Andrew Sarlo – mixing
- Dave Kutch – mastering
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 36 |
References[edit]
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Announces New Album 'Older', Shares New Single". Our Culture. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Alex (March 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Questions The Nature Of A Dynamic On Her New Song, 'I Guess'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Hastings, Hailey (March 15, 2024). "Fresh Music Friday: Maddie Zahm, Lizzy McAlpine, and More!". The Honey Pop. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Lizzy McAlpine [@LizzyMcAlpine] (March 20, 2024). "claim your song now" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (March 13, 2024). "Dork Cover Star Lizzy McAlpine has released a new single, 'I Guess', and extended her upcoming tour". Dork. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Speer, Caroline (March 20, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine turns her crowd into a choir in "I Guess"". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (March 18, 2024). "Kenya Grace's Haunting 'It's Not Fair' and 5 More Cool New Pop Songs This Week". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 30, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2024.