Woman on the Internet

Woman on the Internet
Studio album by Orla Gartland
Released	20 August 2021
Studio	Middle Farm Studios (South Devon, England)
Genre	Indie pop
Length	38:30
Label	New Friends
Producer	Orla Gartland Tom Stafford Pete Robertson
Orla Gartland chronology
Woman on the Internet (2021) Everybody Needs a Hero (2024)
Singles from Woman on the Internet
"Pretending" Released: 16 October 2020 "More Like You" Released: 13 January 2021 "Zombie!" Released: 13 April 2021

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
The Guardian	[1]
DIY	[2]
GoldenPlec	[3]
NME	[4]
Slant Magazine	[5]
The Irish Times	[6]
The Line of Best Fit	[7]
The Quietus	(positive) [8]

Woman on the Internet is the debut studio album by the Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist Orla Gartland, released on 20 August 2021 by New Friends.

Background

On 16 October 2020, Gartland released a single called "Pretending". ^[9] The song discusses the difficulty and trouble of pretending to be the person someone else wants, in order to be a "people pleaser". ^[10] This was the first single to be released from Woman on the Internet. ^{[11] [12]} The second single, "More Like You", was released on 13 January 2021. According to Gartland herself, the song deals with identity, jealousy, and the desire to have the life of someone who seems to have everything easy. ^[13] The third single, "Zombie!", was released on 13 April 2021. It deals with the topic of toxic masculinity and with Gartland entreating another individual to open up about their emotions and stop repressing their true feelings. ^{[14] [15]} The song was produced alongside Pete Robertson, a producer for Beabadoobee and the Vaccines. ^[16]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Things That I've Learned"	2:33
2.	"You're Not Special, Babe"	3:22
3.	"More Like You"	3:39
4.	"Over Your Head"	3:12
5.	"Zombie!"	2:56
6.	"Madison"	3:44
7.	"Do You Mind?"	3:57
8.	"Codependency"	3:11
9.	"Pretending"	3:36
10.	"Left Behind"	4:14
11.	"Bloodline/Difficult Things"	4:21
Total length:		38:30

Charts

Chart performance

Chart	Peak position
Irish Albums (IRMA) [17]	3
UK Albums (OCC) [18]	10

References

1. Mackay, Emily (August 22, 2021). "Orla Gartland: Woman on the Internet review – a headlong dive into twentysomething life" – via The Guardian.
2. https://diymag.com/review/album/orla-gartland-woman-on-the-internet-album-review
3. "Orla Gartland – Woman On The Internet | Album Review". GoldenPlec.
4. https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/orla-gartland-woman-on-the-internet-review-radar-3021322
5. Mason, Eric (August 15, 2021). "Orla Gartland 'Woman on the Internet' Review: A Relatable, Predictable Album". Slant Magazine.
6. "Orla Gartland: Woman on the Internet review – A debut of strength and value". The Irish Times.
7. "Orla Gartland navigates adulthood with shimmering alt pop on Woman on the Internet". The Line of Best Fit.
8. https://thequietus.com/articles/30368-orla-gartland-woman-on-the-internet-review
9. "Orla Gartland Unveils New Track 'Pretending'". DIY . October 19, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
10. Brow, Jason (October 16, 2020). "Orla Gartland Captures The 'Exhausting' Toll Of Pleasing Others In New 'Pretending' Video". Hollywood Life . Retrieved December 22, 2020.
11. "Orla Gartland Releases New Single 'Pretending' From Upcoming Album". Out Now Magazine. October 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
12. "Orla Gartland announces debut album 'Woman on the Internet' | News". diymag.com. June 9, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
13. "Orla Gartland Shares New Single "More Like You"". DIY . January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
14. Scolforo, Carli (April 13, 2021). "Orla Gartland Shares Peppy New Single, "Zombie!"". Paste . Retrieved April 13, 2021.
15. "Behind the music - Orla Gartland". RTÉ.ie . April 22, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
16. Murray, Robin (April 13, 2021). "Orla Gartland's 'Zombie!' Is A Potent Depiction Of Male Emotional Repression". Clash . Retrieved April 13, 2021.
17. "Irish Albums Chart". Irish Recorded Music Association . Retrieved 28 March 2024.
18. "Orla Gartland | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 28 March 2024.

External links

• Woman on the Internet at Discogs (list of releases)