Recorded 2015–16 Artist Sabrina Carpenter Label Hollywood Records | Length 33:21 Release date 14 October 2016 Genre House music | |
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Released October 14, 2016 (2016-10-14) Producers Rob Persaud, Steve Mac, Ryan Ogren, Jimmy Robbins Similar Eyes Wide Open, Illuminate, Disney Holidays Unwrapped, Live at the Roxy, Simple Forms | ||
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Evolution (stylized as ƎVO⅃ ution) is the second studio album by American singer Sabrina Carpenter. It was released on October 14, 2016, by Hollywood Records. A United States tour of the same name began on October 18, 2016.
Contents
Sabrina carpenter on purpose official video
Singles
The lead single from the album, "On Purpose", was released on July 29, 2016. "Thumbs" impacted Top 40 radio as the second single from the album on January 3, 2017.
Promotional singles
The album was made available for pre-order and the first promotional single, titled "All We Have Is Love", was released on September 23, 2016. "Run and Hide" was released as the second promotional single on September 30, 2016. "Thumbs" was released as the third and final promotional single on October 7, 2016.
Critical reception
Evolution was met with positive reviews, with critics complimenting Carpenter's sense of maturity and growth on the album in comparison to her debut album. Christine M. Sellers of The Celebrity Cafe wrote that Carpenter "proves she's not just another Disney darling transitioning through her teenage years" and that the album "showcases Carpenter's growth as both a songwriter and a vocalist". Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues of ANDPOP gave the album 3.8 thumbs up, saying that "with Evolution, Sabrina is showing a mature musical side, willing to experiment with techno beats, lyrics and what she can do vocally. She provides an interesting indie yet synth take on pop music, and has clearly found a unique sound that she shines in, that separates her from the rest".
Commercial performance
Evolution debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 11,500 copies in its first and last week.
Songs
1On Purpose3:58
2Feels Like Loneliness3:21
3Thumbs3:37