Frampton released her debut studio album, Red (2012), which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. Frampton tells the upcoming 12-track LP, Bruises, produced by Dan Heath, 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.[2][3] 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".[4]
Singles
"Golden Years" was released as lead single of Bruises, on 7 October 2016.[5][2] "Gold and Silver" was officially released as the second single of the album, on 19 November 2016.[6] "Crave" served as the third single, on 28 January 2017.[7] "Dead Man", was released as the fourth single and last single of the album on 18 February 2017.[8]
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.[9]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.[10]
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