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Mantras (Katie Pruitt album)

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Mantras
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 5, 2024 (2024-04-05)
StudioThe Shed (Nashville, Tennessee)
Length43:57
LabelRounder
Producer
  • Jake Finch
  • Will Honaker
  • Jordan Lehning
  • Collin Pastore
  • Mike Robinson
Katie Pruitt chronology
Expectations
(2020)
Mantras
(2024)
Singles from Mantras
  1. "Blood Related"
    Released: November 17, 2023
  2. "White Lies, White Jesus and You"
    Released: January 11, 2024
  3. "All My Friends"
    Released: February 22, 2024
  4. "Worst Case Scenario"
    Released: March 14, 2024

Mantras is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt. It was released on April 5, 2024, through Rounder Records and follows her debut studio album Expectations (2020).

Background and singles

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Mantras was recorded at The Shed in Nashville, Tennessee, and features production by Jake Finch and Collin Pastore. It stands as her most personal work to date[1] and describes the "full circle journey from self-sabotage to self-compassion", according to Pruitt.[2] Writing the record forced the singer to stop looking for "external validation" and instead turn her focus inward.[3]

The lead single "Blood Related" was released on November 17, 2023, and showcases Pruitt's signature introspective songwriting about the exploration of complex relationships.[1] The song was followed-up by "White Lies, White Jesus and You" on January 11, 2024, a protest song that deals with the "shedding" of "any remaining shame" caused by the church.[4] On February 22, she shared the song "All My Friends" which was inspired by a Christian Wiman poem and deals with the "evolution of beliefs" as well as the journey of self-discovery.[5] "Worst Case Scenario", a "personal manifesto" of acknowledging one's fears without giving them power, was released as the fourth single on March 14.[6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Katie Pruitt, except where noted.

Mantras track listing
No.TitleLength
1."All My Friends"3:17
2."White Lies, White Jesus and You"4:24
3."Self Sabotage"3:52
4."Leading Actress" (Pruitt, Josie Dunne, Will Honaker)4:23
5."Jealous of the Boys"4:21
6."Blood Related"3:40
7."Naive Again"4:18
8."The Waitress"3:18
9."Worst Case Scenario"3:26
10."Phases of the Moon" (Pruitt, John Williamson)4:48
11."Standstill" (Pruitt, Ruston Kelly)4:10
Total length:43:57

Personnel

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Musicians

  • Katie Pruitt – lead vocals (all tracks), guitar (tracks 1–9, 11), background vocals (1, 3–11), keyboards (2, 5, 6), glockenspiel (7)
  • Jake Finch – drums (tracks 1–9), bass guitar (1–7), guitar (1–3, 5, 6, 9), keyboards (1, 3, 5–8); background vocals, pedal steel (1); strings (3, 5, 6), banjo (3), glockenspiel (5), mandolin (6)
  • Collin Pastore – guitar (tracks 1–3, 5–9), keyboards (1, 3, 5, 7, 8), pedal steel (1, 5), background vocals (1)
  • Anthony da Costa – guitar (tracks 1–3, 9)
  • Will Honaker – guitar, keyboards (track 4)
  • Hadley Kennary – background vocals (tracks 5, 9)
  • Camille Faulkner – strings (tracks 6–8)
  • Jennifer Pruitt – background vocals (track 6)
  • Taylor Ivey – bass guitar (track 10)
  • Kevin McGowan – drums (track 10)
  • Johnny Williamson – guitar (track 10)
  • Kris Donegan – guitar (track 10)
  • Dave Cohen – keyboards (track 10)
  • Jess Nolan – background vocals (track 11)
  • Laura Epling – string arrangement, strings (track 11)
  • Maggie Chaffee – strings (track 11)

Technical

  • Collin Pastore – production, mixing, recording (tracks 1–9)
  • Jake Finch – production, recording (tracks 1–9)
  • Will Honaker – production, recording (track 4)
  • Jordan Lehning – production, recording (track 10)
  • Mike Robinson – production, recording (track 11)
  • Paul Blakemore – mastering
  • Gary Paczosa – mixing (tracks 9–11), engineering (all tracks)

References

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  1. ^ a b Major, Michael (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Returns With Anticipated New Album Mantras". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Lapierre, Megan (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Unveils Sophomore Album Mantras, North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Hatfield, Amanda (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt announces new LP Mantras & tour, shares "White Lies, White Jesus & You"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Trageser, Stephen (January 11, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Announces New LP, Releases "White Lies, White Jesus and You"". Nashville Scene. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Daykin, James (February 27, 2024). "Katie Pruitt drops new track "All My Friends" ahead of anticipated album Mantras release". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Major, Michael (March 14, 2024). "Katie Pruitt Debuts New Song "Worst Case Scenario"". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 30, 2024.