No Roots (EP)

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No Roots
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EP by
Released6 April 2018 (2018-04-06)
Length16:35
Label
Producer
  • Alice Merton
  • Nicolas Rebscher
Alice Merton chronology
No Roots
(2018)
Mint
(2019)
Singles from No Roots
  1. "No Roots"
    Released: 2 December 2016
  2. "Hit the Ground Running"
    Released: 4 August 2017

No Roots is the debut extended play by German-Canadian-English singer Alice Merton, released on 3 February 2017 and produced by Alice Merton and Nicolas Rebscher. It was later released in the US on 6 April 2018.

Contents

Songs

Regarding the No Roots EP, Merton stated that it reflects her personal experiences over the previous two years, especially her sense of not feeling at home. The title track "No Roots" represents this theme and her acceptance of the positives of a nomadic lifestyle. "Hit the Ground Running" is an empowering song designed to motivate both Merton and her listeners to actively pursue their goals, with production intended to evoke the energy of running. "Jealousy" was the most challenging track, taking over six months to write, and personifies the emotion as an unequal struggle between two forces. "Lie to My Face" explores experiences of dishonesty in relationships, pairing dark, dramatic production with lyrics that ironically encourage continued deception. [1]

Track listing

No Roots– International edition [2]
No.TitleLength
1."No Roots"3:55
2."Jealousy"3:39
3."Hit the Ground Running"2:52
4."Lie to My Face"2:55
Total length:13:21
No Roots– US edition [3]
No.TitleLength
1."No Roots"3:55
2."Lash Out"3:14
3."Jealousy"3:39
4."Hit the Ground Running"2:52
5."Lie to My Face"2:55
Total length:16:35

Charts

No Roots chart performance
Chart (2018)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [4] 171
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [5] 30
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [6] 14

References

  1. "Track By Track: Alice Merton on her debut EP". The Line of Best Fit. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  2. "No Roots – EP by Alice Merton". iTunes Store (AU). Archived from the original on 6 April 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  3. "No Roots – EP by Alice Merton". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on 6 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  4. "Alice Merton Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  5. "Alice Merton Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  6. "Alice Merton Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2018.