Bruises (album)
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| Released | March 3, 2017 | |||
| Length | 46:37 | |||
| Label | Nettwerk | |||
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Bruises is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter Dia Frampton. It was released on March 3, 2017, by Nettwerk Music Group.[1]
Background
[edit]Frampton released her debut studio album, Red (2012), which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[2] Following her appearance as the runner-up on the first season of The Voice in 2011, she experienced both commercial exposure and industry challenges, including label changes and collaborations with various artists.[3] Frampton tells the upcoming 12-track LP, Bruises, produced by Dan Heath,[4] who produced Lana Del Rey and Troye Sivan's songs, was inspired by the often difficult journey toward regaining happiness that she embarked on after running the gamut of overexposure on reality TV, and the resulting wrench it threw into her career.[5][6] Frampton marked that this album is "about the ups and downs of life; your moments shining in light, and sinking in darkness. It's about experiencing your wins and losses, and about hope. Each song represents a little bit of either experience: the light or the dark".[7]
Singles
[edit]"Golden Years" was released as lead single of Bruises, on 7 October 2016.[5][8] "Gold and Silver" was officially released as the second single of the album, on 19 November 2016.[9] "Crave" served as the third single, on 28 January 2017.[10] "Dead Man", was released as the fourth single and last single of the album on 18 February 2017.[11]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [12] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [13] |
The album received positive reviews from music critics. Neil Z. Yeung from AllMusic gave Bruises 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as a deeply emotional and mature album that chronicles Frampton's struggles in the music industry. AllMusic concluded that Bruises represents Frampton's artistic rebirth, turning past struggles into a compelling and cathartic listening experience.[12] Sputnikmusic praised the album for showcasing a more ethereal and mature sound compared to Frampton's previous work. Ultimately, Bruises was viewed as a strong effort, with the reviewer expressing hope for its success in an industry that can be as ruthless as a horror film antagonist.[13]
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from AllMusic.[14]
- Blake Stranathan – composer
- Christian "Leggy" Langdon – mixing, producer
- Claire Landis – composer
- Dan Heath – composer, engineer, producer
- Dan Romer – composer
- Dia Frampton – composer, primary artist
- Eric Tobin – photography
- Gergely Kiss – management
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Hungarian Studio Orchestra – score
- Joel Shearer – guitar
- John Rummen – design
- Jose Villanueva – composer
- Joseph Trapanese – composer
- Matt Morgan – composer
- Michael Kaminsky – photography
- Nathaniel Smith – orchestration
- Nico Stadi – composer
- Peter Kanyurszky – concert master
- Péter Pejtsik – conductor
- Sandor Jozsa – contractor
- Seth Jones – composer, producer
- Stephen Wrabel – composer
- Tamás Kurina – engineer
- Tim Anderson – composer, guitar
- Tyler Lyle – composer
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hope" | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Out of the Dark" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Gold and Silver" | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Dead Man" | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Lights" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Golden Years" | 3:48 |
| 7. | "Crave" | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Don't Look Back" | 4:41 |
| 9. | "Blind" | 4:36 |
| 10. | "Chances" | 3:28 |
| 11. | "White Dress" | 3:58 |
| 12. | "Die Wild" | 3:58 |
| Total length: | 46:37 | |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[16] | 39 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[6] | 14 |
References
[edit]- ^ Frampton, Dia (August 31, 2016). "I'd Get to the Top of the Mountain if It Would Just Stop Fucking Growing". Medium. United States. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 21, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
- ^ McLaughlin, Kalah. "Dia Frampton – Bruises". MXDWN. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (August 31, 2016). "Dia Frampton: The Voice runner-up's essay details sexist career struggles". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 1049-0434. OCLC 21114137. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Nolfi, Joey (October 5, 2016). "Dia Frampton's Golden Years: Hear her comeback single". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 1049-0434. OCLC 21114137. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Dia Frampton's 'Bruises' Out Now; Lands On Billboard's Heatseekers & Alternative New Artists Chart". Nettwerk. March 13, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Home". United States: Dia Frampton Official Website. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Frampton, Dia [@diaframpton]; (October 7, 2016). "It's midnight somewhere, and my new single "Golden Years" is live! (Link in bio.)". Retrieved June 10, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Frampton, Dia [@diaframpton]; (November 19, 2016). "My new song "Gold and Silver", is live now! (Link in bio.)". Retrieved June 10, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Frampton, Dia [@diaframpton]; (January 28, 2017). "My new single "Crave" is officially out today". Retrieved June 10, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Frampton, Dia [@diaframpton]; (February 18, 2017). ""Dead Man" is live today on Spotify..." Retrieved June 10, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Neil Z. Yeung. "Dia Frampton - Bruises". AllMusic. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ a b Divaman. "Dia Frampton - Bruises (Album Review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ "Dia Frampton - Bruises - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ "Bruises - Album by Dia Frampton". United States: Apple Music. March 3, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Dia Frampton Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 March 2017.