Sit Still, Look Pretty (album)

Sit Still, Look Pretty
Studio album by Daya
Released October 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)
Recorded 2015–16[1]
Length 47:54
Label
Producer
Daya chronology
Daya
(2015)		 Sit Still, Look Pretty
(2016)
Singles from Sit Still, Look Pretty
  1. "Hide Away"
    Released: April 22, 2015
  2. "Sit Still, Look Pretty"
    Released: March 29, 2016
  3. "Words"
    Released: November 15, 2016

Sit Still, Look Pretty is the debut studio album by American singer Daya. It was released on October 7, 2016, by Z Entertainment, Artbeatz, and RED Distribution. All of the songs from her EP, Daya, are included on the album.[2][3][4][5]

Singles

"Hide Away" was released as the lead single from the album on April 22, 2015.[6] Since its release, it has peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[7]

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" was released to Top 40 radio as the second single from the album on March 29, 2016.[8] It has since peaked at number 28 on the Hot 100, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[7]

"Words" was released to Top 40 radio as the third single from the album on November 15, 2016.[9]

Promotional single

"Cool" was released as the first and only promotional single on September 29, 2016.[10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone[11]
AllMusic[12]

Upon release, "Sit Still, Look Pretty" received mixed reviews from critics. Brittany Spanos from Rolling Stone said the album "made her a surprisingly soulful leader of a new kind of bubblegum", but also said it's "not an especially unique album".

Track listing

Standard edition[13]
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Dare"  
  • Bruzenak
  • Jeberg
  • Barletta
 3:29
2. "Legendary"  
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
 3:24
3. "I.C.Y.M.I."  
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Jeberg
  • McLaughlin
Jeberg 3:22
4. "Thirsty"  
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
 3:19
5. "Love of My Life"  
  • Barletta
  • Chloe Angelides
  • McLaughlin
  • Michael Fonseca
  • Shane van Luntern
  • Teal Douville
  • Douville
  • Omega
 3:11
6. "Hide Away"  
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
 3:12
7. "Cool"  
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
 3:34
8. "Sit Still, Look Pretty"  
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Mike Campbell
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
 3:22
9. "Talk"  
  • Barletta
  • Douville
  • Fonseca
  • Newbill
  • Douville
  • Omega
 3:01
10. "U12"  
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
 3:23
11. "Words"  
 3:32
12. "Back to Me"  
  • Barletta
  • John Lock
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Tandon
  • Jaime Velez
  • Barletta
  • Velez
 4:01
13. "Got the Feeling"  
Loules 3:37
14. "We Are"  
  • Barletta
  • Douville
  • Fonseca
  • Newbill
  • Douville
  • Omega
 3:27
Total length:
 47:54

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] 40
US Billboard 200[16] 36

References

  1. ↑ Elias Leight (October 7, 2016). "Daya Talks Debut Album and 'Changing the Game' as an Independent Pop Star - Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  2. ↑ Mervis, Scott (August 30, 2016). "Mt. Lebanon star Daya will release debut album Oct. 7". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Pittsburgh's 17-year-old pop star sets album details". The Beaver County Times. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Daya on Twitter". Twitter. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Mt. Lebanon native Daya's first album coming out in October". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Daya's 'Hide Away' on iTunes! www.theofficialdaya.com - YouTube". YouTube. April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  7. 1 2 "Daya - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. November 14, 2016. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  10. ↑ Williott, Carl (September 29, 2016). "Daya Shares 'Cool' Off Debut Album - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Review: Daya's 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' Squanders Recent Star Turns". Rolling Stone. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  12. ↑ Allmusic review
  13. ↑ Wass, Mike (August 30, 2016). "Daya Shares Tracklist Of 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Target Exclusive) : Target". Target. October 7, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Daya. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Daya. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
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