''Collection'' is a 2017 album by American

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singer-songwriter

Soccer Mommy Sophia Regina Allison (born May 27, 1997), better known by her stage name Soccer Mommy, is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. She has four studio albums to her name; her latest album, ''Evergreen'', was released on October ...

made up of retooled versions of her

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recordings originally posted on

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. The release was preceded by a

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for "Allison".

Lyrics

The album's lyrics explore themes including emotional abandonment.

Critical reception

Writing for

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, Evan Rytlewski gave the album a 6.7 out of 10, praising the artist's elaboration of her

recordings but criticizing repetitive songwriting and a lack of experience at recording. Marissa Lorusso of

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's ''Songs We Love'' chose "Out Worn" to spotlight, praising Soccer Mommy's growth as a songwriter. Hana Kaplan of ''

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'' gave it a 7.9 out of 10, summing up that it's a "refreshing look at your past, a tender look at the moments that made you, ''you''".

Track listing

All songs written by Sophie Allison Side A #"Allison" – 2:39 #"Try" – 2:59 #"Death by Chocolate" – 4:12 #"Out Worn" – 4:35 Side B #

"3 AM at a Party" – 2:33 #"Inside Out" – 4:56 #"Benadryl Dreams" – 4:02 #"Waiting for Cars" – 3:56

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the ''Collection'' liner notes. *

– guitar, vocals *Emily Allison – artwork *Thomas Borrelli – drums, backing vocals *Harry James Clifford – interior photos *Jacob Corenflos – bass guitar *Justin Fargiano – cover photo *Clay Jones – mastering *Casey Weissbuch – synthesizer on "Waiting for Cars" *Kelton Young –

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References

External links

* * {{Authority control 2017 compilation albums Soccer Mommy compilation albums Fat Possum Records compilation albums