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| Released | February 14, 2020 | |||
| Length | 31:12 | |||
| Label | Mutually Detrimental | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.5/10 [1] |
| Metacritic | 78/100 [2] |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Paste | 7.8/10 [4] |
| Pitchfork | 6.9/10 [5] |
| The Times | [6] |
| Under the Radar | 7.5/10 [7] |
Swimmer is the fifth studio album by the musical duo Tennis, released via their own label Mutually Detrimental on February 14, 2020.
"Runner" was released as the lead single from the album on November 8, 2019. It was released alongside a music video directed by Luca Venter. Along with the release of "Runner", Tennis announced the album would be titled Swimmer, revealing the album cover and a release date of February 14, 2020. Tour dates for 2020 were also announced. [8]
"Need Your Love" was released as the second single from the album on January 9, 2020, alongside a music video directed by Luca Venter. [9]
"How to Forgive" was released as the third single from the album on January 24, 2020, alongside a visualizer directed and edited by Luca Venter. [10]
All tracks are written by Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'll Haunt You" | 2:32 |
| 2. | "Need Your Love" | 3:51 |
| 3. | "How to Forgive" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Runner" | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Echoes" | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Swimmer" | 4:10 |
| 7. | "Tender as a Tomb" | 2:42 |
| 8. | "Late Night" | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Matrimony II" | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 31:12 | |
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| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Top Album Sales (Billboard) [11] | 39 |
| US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard) [12] | 15 |
| US Vinyl Albums (Billboard) [13] | 17 |
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