Rae (album)
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| Released | October 14, 2022 | |||
| Length | 39:33 | |||
| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
| Producer | Leroy Clampitt | |||
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| Singles from Rae | ||||
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Rae is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Ashe. It was released on October 14, 2022, through Mom + Pop Music. After the release of her debut studio album Ashlyn (2021), she announced her new studio album entitled Rae. The album's title was adapted from her middle name, and Ashe stated that the album is "grounded in confidence, sexual freedom, excitement, and liberation". The album was supported by seven singles, "Another Man's Jeans", "Hope You're Not Happy", "Angry Woman", "Shower with My Clothes On", "Emotional", "Love Is Letting Go" and "OMW".
Clash scored Rae 7 out of 10, noting that while the album may not lift Ashe to the top of pop era, it represents a meaningful step forward in her career.
Background
On May 7, 2021, Ashe released her debut studio album Ashlyn which received positive reviews.[1][2] Reflecting on her debut album, Ashe said that its content was "so off the heels of my divorce and going through all this turmoil and toxicity".[3] In contrast, she believes that Rae, titled after her middle name and envisioned as a metaphor for existing "between life and death",[4] is "grounded in confidence, sexual freedom, excitement, and liberation".[3]
Release and promotion
Before the release of the album, she has previewed the record through several singles such as "Emotional", "Shower with My Clothes On", "Angry Woman", "Hope You're Not Happy" and "Another Man's Jeans".[5]
The first single to be released from Rae was "Another Man's Jeans" on March 3, 2022. Ashe performed the track on May 19 on Late Night with Seth Meyers.[6] Second single "Hope You're Not Happy" debuted on May 6, 2022.[7] On June 22, 2022, alongside the release of third single "Angry Woman", Rae was announced to be releasing on October 14, 2022.[8][9] The music video for "Angry Woman" was directed by Jason Lester and inspired by Yoko Ono's Cut Piece performance from 1964. Like Cut Piece, the video features Ashe's clothes being cut off her body until she is naked in the final shot.[10] "Shower with My Clothes On" was served as fourth single in July 29, with Jason Lester-directed music video.[11] The fifth single, "Emotional", was released in August 26, 2022, alongside its Jason Lester-directed music video.[12] "Love Is Getting Go" was released as sixth single from the album in September 23, 2022.[5] "OMW" was released as the last single from the album, on October 12, alongside the final Jason Lester-directed music video from the album.[13]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 7/10[14] |
Nicholas Graves of Clash noted that while the album may not propel Ashe to the top tier of pop music, it represents a meaningful step forward in her career and "should be more than just a footnote".[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rae's Theme" | Clampitt | 0:38 | |
| 2. | "Another Man's Jeans" |
| Clampitt | 2:45 |
| 3. | "Hope You're Not Happy" |
|
| 2:44 |
| 4. | "Shower with My Clothes On" |
|
| 3:04 |
| 5. | "OMW" |
|
| 2:51 |
| 6. | "Angry Woman" |
| Clampitt | 2:33 |
| 7. | "Emotional" |
|
| 2:40 |
| 8. | "Love You Need" |
|
| 3:15 |
| 9. | "It Can't Be You" |
|
| 3:04 |
| 10. | "Loose Ends" |
| Clampitt | 4:03 |
| 11. | "San Jose" |
| Clampitt | 3:17 |
| 12. | "Love Is Letting Go" (featuring Diane Keaton) |
|
| 2:34 |
| 13. | "Count on Me" |
| Clampitt | 3:39 |
| 14. | "Fun While It Lasted" |
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| 2:26 |
| Total length: | 39:33 | |||
References
- ^ Aswad, Jem (May 7, 2021). "Ashe's 'Ashlyn' Is an Eccentric and Effervescent Debut Album From a Giant Young Talent". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (May 10, 2021). "Ashe Seems Far Too Self-Assured To Care Whether You Think She's Corny". Stereogum. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ a b John, Sarah (July 11, 2022). "Ashe Cuts Away the Past for New Era". V. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Hopper, Alex (August 12, 2022). "Ashe Talks Her New Era, Enneagram Placement and "Shower With My Clothes On"". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Ashe releases new single 'Love Is Letting Go' featuring Diane Keaton". Dork. September 25, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Late Night with Seth Meyers S9 E103". NBC. May 19, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (May 9, 2022). "Ashe releases new single "Hope You're Not Happy"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (June 22, 2022). "Ashe Announces New Album Rae, Shares New Single "Angry Woman": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Major, Michael (June 22, 2022). "Ashe Announces Sophomore Album 'Rae'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (June 22, 2022). "Ashe announces second album with new single "Angry Woman"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (July 29, 2022). "Ashe delivers new single "Shower With My Clothes On"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Patton, Alli (August 26, 2022). "Ashe Oozes Confidence on "Emotional" New Single and Video". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Major, Michael (October 14, 2022). "Ashe Releases Sophomore Album Rae". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Graves, Nicholas (October 20, 2022). "Ashe — Rae". Clash. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Rae (Media notes). Ashe. Mom + Pop Music. October 14, 2022.
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