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On March 2, 2024, Musgraves performed "Too Good to Be True" and "Deeper Well" on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.
On March 2, 2024, Musgraves performed "Too Good to Be True" and "Deeper Well" on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.

== Critical reception ==
{{Music ratings
| ADM = 6.4/10<ref name="AnyDecentMusic">{{cite web |title=''Deeper Well'' by Kacey Musgraves Reviews |url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/13888/Kacey-Musgraves-Deeper-Well.aspx |publisher= [[AnyDecentMusic?]] |access-date=March 14, 2024 }}</ref>
| MC = 81/100<ref name="MC">{{Cite web |title=Critic Reviews for ''Deeper Well'' |website=[[Metacritic]] |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/deeper-well/kacey-musgraves/critic-reviews |access-date=March 14, 2024 }}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]''
| rev1score = 9/10<ref name=Consequence>{{Cite news |last=Siroky |first=Mary |date=March 7, 2024 |title=On Deeper Well, Kacey Musgraves Plunges into a Pool of Self-Reflection: Review |url=https://consequence.net/2024/03/kacey-musgraves-deeper-well-review/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |work=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]] |url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[The Independent]]''
| rev2score = {{rating|5|5}}<ref name="TheIndependent">{{Cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Roisin |date=March 14, 2024 |title=Kacey Musgraves review, Deeper Well: Symbolism, Saturn returns and psychedelic folk |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/kacey-musgraves-review-deeper-well-cardinal-b2512636.html |access-date=March 14, 2024 |work=[[The Independent]] |url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[The Irish Times]]''
| rev3score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=TheIrishTimes>{{Cite news |last=Clayton-Lea |first=Tony |date=March 14, 2024 |title=Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well – Politically aware and personally revealing, this one’s a genuine grower |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/review/2024/03/14/kacey-musgraves-deeper-well-politically-aware-and-personally-revealing-this-ones-a-genuine-grower/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |work=[[The Irish Times]] |url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]''
| rev4score = 8.4/10<ref name=Paste>{{Cite news |last=Bennett |first=Eric |date=March 13, 2024 |title=Kacey Musgraves Finds a New Path Forward on Deeper Well |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/kacey-musgraves/kacey-musgraves-finds-a-new-path-forward-on-deeper-well |access-date=March 14, 2024 |work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev5 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
| rev5score = 6.8/10<ref name=Pitchfork>{{Cite news |last=Snapes |first=Laura |date=March 14, 2024 |title=Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/kacey-musgraves-deeper-well/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |work=[[Pitchfork]] |url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''[[Slant Magazine]]''
| rev6score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=slant>{{Cite news |last=Bedenbaugh |first=Thomas |date=March 12, 2024 |title=Kacey Musgraves Deeper Well Review: Going Her Own Way |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/kacey-musgraves-deeper-well-album-review/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |work=[[Slant Magazine]] |url-status=live}}</ref>
}}

At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[Standard score|normalized]] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 81 based on 7 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".<ref name="MC" /> The review aggregator site [[AnyDecentMusic?]] compiled 6 reviews and gave ''Deeper Well'' an average of 6.4 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.<ref name="AnyDecentMusic" />

Tony Clayton-Lea of ''[[The Irish Times]]'' dubbed ''Deeper Well'' "another jewel in the crown" describing it as "politically aware" and "personally revealing".<ref name=TheIrishTimes /> Thomas Bedenbaugh of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' praised the concept of the album and considered the lyrics mostly live up to Musgraves' standards, even though some "fall flat".<ref name=slant /> Mary Siroky of ''[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]'' called the lyrics of the album "poetic" and saw the album as a "conversation with a friend" and a "great companion listen" to Musgraves' fourth studio album, ''[[Golden Hour (Kacey Musgraves album)|Golden Hour]]'', praising the "dreamy mood" of the album.<ref name=Consequence />

In a review for ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'', Eric Bennett called ''Deeper Well'' her "most sonically cohesive album to date" describing the album as "refreshing" and "rife" with "clear-eyed" songs.<ref name=Paste /> Roisin O'Connor of ''[[The Independent]]'' also praised the cohesive sound of the album, calling the album a "revelation".<ref name="TheIndependent" />


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 20:46, 14 March 2024

Deeper Well
Standard cover
Studio album by
Kacey Musgraves
ReleasedMarch 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
StudioElectric Lady, New York City
Length42:02
Label
Producer
Kacey Musgraves chronology
Star-Crossed
(2021) 		Deeper Well
(2024)
Singles from Deeper Well
  1. "Deeper Well"
    Released: February 8, 2024
  2. "Too Good to Be True"
    Released: February 29, 2024

Deeper Well is the sixth studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves. The album was released on March 15, 2024, through MCA Nashville and Interscope Records.

Background

Deeper Well was co-produced and co-written by Musgraves, with Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, with the exception of the track "The Architect", which was crafted with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.[1] Musgraves recorded the album at the Electric Lady Studios in New York City, which she thinks "has the best mojo" while she was "seeking some different environmental energy".[2] It reflects on the changes and priorities that occurred in her life after the age of 27, spurred by the "cosmos as Saturn's return".[3] Musgraves previously teased the project on February 4, during a 66th Annual Grammy Awards commercial titled "My Saturn Has Returned".[4] The eponymous lead single was released alongside the album announcement on February 8, 2024.[5] Inspiration for the song came through change in feelings and sentiments that might be off-putting at first but equips one with "new insight and deeper love somewhere else".[6]

Promotion

On February 29, 2024, Musgraves announced she would perform shows in Europe and North America in support of the album. The 2024 tour is scheduled to begin on April 28 in Dublin, Ireland, and end on December 7 in Nashville, United States.[7]

On March 2, 2024, Musgraves performed "Too Good to Be True" and "Deeper Well" on Saturday Night Live.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?6.4/10[8]
Metacritic81/100[9]
Review scores
SourceRating
Consequence9/10[10]
The Independent[11]
The Irish Times[12]
Paste8.4/10[13]
Pitchfork6.8/10[14]
Slant Magazine[15]

At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 81 based on 7 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[9] The review aggregator site AnyDecentMusic? compiled 6 reviews and gave Deeper Well an average of 6.4 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.[8]

Tony Clayton-Lea of The Irish Times dubbed Deeper Well "another jewel in the crown" describing it as "politically aware" and "personally revealing".[12] Thomas Bedenbaugh of Slant Magazine praised the concept of the album and considered the lyrics mostly live up to Musgraves' standards, even though some "fall flat".[15] Mary Siroky of Consequence called the lyrics of the album "poetic" and saw the album as a "conversation with a friend" and a "great companion listen" to Musgraves' fourth studio album, Golden Hour, praising the "dreamy mood" of the album.[10]

In a review for Paste, Eric Bennett called Deeper Well her "most sonically cohesive album to date" describing the album as "refreshing" and "rife" with "clear-eyed" songs.[13] Roisin O'Connor of The Independent also praised the cohesive sound of the album, calling the album a "revelation".[11]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, and Ian Fitchuk, with the exception of "Too Good to Be True", which includes Anna Nalick as an additional writer, and "The Architect", which was written by Musgraves with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.

Deeper Well track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Cardinal"3:11
2."Deeper Well"3:52
3."Too Good to Be True"2:40
4."Moving Out"3:09
5."Giver / Taker"3:10
6."Sway"3:11
7."Dinner with Friends"2:57
8."Heart of the Woods"2:16
9."Jade Green"2:58
10."The Architect"2:57
11."Lonely Millionaire"3:06
12."Heaven Is"2:44
13."Anime Eyes"3:18
14."Nothing to Be Scared Of"2:33
Total length:42:02

Notes

References

  1. ^ Willman, Chris (February 8, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Announces Deeper Well Project, Releases Fifth Album's Lilting Title Track". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Ragusa, Paolo (February 8, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Announces New Album Deeper Well, Reveals Title Track: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Ivie, Devon (February 8, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song "Deeper Well": Watch". Vulture. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Kyle, Meredith B. (February 4, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Teases New Music in GRAMMYs Commercial". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Strauss, Matthew (February 8, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song "Deeper Well": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Hatfield, Amanda (February 8, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves announces new LP Deeper Well shares title track". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Strauss, Matthew (February 29, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Announces 2024 Tour, Shares New Song "Too Good to Be True"". Pitchfork.
  8. ^ a b "Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves Reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Critic Reviews for Deeper Well". Metacritic. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Siroky, Mary (March 7, 2024). "On Deeper Well, Kacey Musgraves Plunges into a Pool of Self-Reflection: Review". Consequence. Retrieved March 14, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ a b O'Connor, Roisin (March 14, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves review, Deeper Well: Symbolism, Saturn returns and psychedelic folk". The Independent. Retrieved March 14, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ a b Clayton-Lea, Tony (March 14, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well – Politically aware and personally revealing, this one's a genuine grower". The Irish Times. Retrieved March 14, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ a b Bennett, Eric (March 13, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Finds a New Path Forward on Deeper Well". Paste. Retrieved March 14, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Snapes, Laura (March 14, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 14, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ a b Bedenbaugh, Thomas (March 12, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Deeper Well Review: Going Her Own Way". Slant Magazine. Retrieved March 14, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ Breihan, Tom (February 29, 2024). "Kacey Musgraves Shares New Song "Too Good To Be True": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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