Polaroid Lovers is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz. It was released on January 26, 2024, by Rounder Records. The album was produced by Daniel Tashian.

Polaroid Lovers
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2024
StudioSound Emporium (Nashville, Tennessee)
Length43:35
LabelRounder
ProducerDaniel Tashian
Sarah Jarosz chronology
Blue Heron Suite
(2021)
Polaroid Lovers
(2024)

Background

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Jarosz began writing the album after she relocated from New York City to Nashville, Tennessee. Jarosz collaborated with songwriters Daniel Tashian, Ruston Kelly, and Natalie Hemby, with Tashian producing the album. Michael Maejor of BroadwayWorld wrote that this writing process "evolved to include a much richer and more electric sound" in the songs.[1]

Promotion

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The album's lead single, "Jealous Moon", was released on September 7, 2023 simultaneously with the album's announcement. Of the song, Jarosz said in a press release that the song was "about the times when the parts of ourselves that we try to keep hidden rise to the surface, and we have no choice but to ride the wave", further elaborating that the lyrics were "a moment of self-reflection and a promise to keep showing up even when things get tough" as opposed to an end of a relationship.[2]

The second single, "Columbus & 89th", was released on October 10, 2023.[3] An accompanying music video filmed on the Upper West Side of New York City was released to promote the song.[4] Jarosz later performed the song on CBS Saturday Morning on December 16, 2023.[5]

Track listing

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Polaroid Lovers track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Jealous Moon"4:24
2."When the Lights Go Out"3:15
3."Runaway Train"
  • Jarosz
  • Randall
3:00
4."The Way It Is Now"3:46
5."Dying Ember"3:37
6."Columbus & 89th"
  • Jarosz
  • Tashian
4:15
7."Take the High Road"
  • Jarosz
  • Tashian
4:35
8."Don't Break Down on Me"
  • Jarosz
  • Randall
3:54
9."Days Can Turn Around"
  • Jarosz
  • Tashian
3:58
10."Good at What I Can Do"3:47
11."Mezcal and Lime"
  • Jarosz
  • Tashian
5:04
Total length:43:35

Personnel

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Musicians

Technical

  • Daniel Tashian – production
  • Paul Blakemore – mastering
  • Justin Francis – mixing, engineering
  • Gena Johnson – additional engineering
  • Louis Remenapp – engineering assistance
  • Skyler Chuckry – engineering assistance

Visuals

Charts

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Chart performance for Polaroid Lovers
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[6] 45
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] 33

References

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  1. ^ Major, Michael (September 7, 2023). "Sarah Jarosz Shares Shares New Single From 'Polaroid Lovers' Album". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Liebig, Lorie (September 8, 2023). "Sarah Jarosz Previews New Album With "Jealous Moon"". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Teitz, Alex (October 10, 2023). "Sarah Jarosz – Columbus & 89th". FEMMUSIC.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Saltonstall, Gus (October 17, 2023). "Music Video: Grammy-Award-Winning Artist's New Ode to the UWS: 'Columbus & 89th Street'". West Side Rag. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "Saturday Sessions: Sarah Jarosz performs "Columbus & 89th" - CBS News". CBS News. December 16, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 3, 2024.