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It Was a Home

It Was a Home is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter KAINA, which was released worldwide on March 4, 2022, through City Slang. The album was supported by five singles: "Come Back as a Flower", "Casita", "Anybody Can Be in Love", "Apple", and "Golden Mirror". The album features Sen Morimoto, Sleater-Kinney, and Helado Negro.

Release and promotion

KAINA announced the album on November 2, 2021, the same day when she released her third single, "Anybody Can Be in Love". She also revealed an upcoming tour with tour dates in North America and in Europe.[1] The second album was released on March 4, 2022, with a limited vinyl pressing in sun yellow and violet.[2][3]

Singles

On August 9, 2021, KAINA did a cover of "Come Back as a Flower" by Stevie Wonder from his album Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" with a music video.[4] This cover was considered the first single of KAINA's second studio album. On September 15, she released the second single, "Casita".[5] The third single, "Anybody Can Be in Love", was released with the announcement of the second studio album. "Apple" was the third single, released on January 19, 2022.[6] The final single, "Golden Mirror", was released on March 6, 2022.[7]

Tour

It Was a Home Tour was a concert tour by American singer KAINA, in support of It Was a Home. It was her first headlining concert tour. The North American tour commenced on March 16 and concluded on July 17, 2022.[8] The tour would've included a European leg but it ended up postponed or cancelled due to unknown reasons. Helado Negro supported on selected dates on the tour.

Reception

On her soulful second album that reconciles childhood memories and future dreams, Gio Santiago of Pitchfork referred to the album as "a soothing progression from her debut and a soulful ode to the city and the relationships that have nourished KAINA's life".[10]

For Loud and Quiet, Sam Walton says "you'll be hard-pressed to find a warmer, more welcoming collection of understated, open-hearted soul music this year".[11]

Track listing

All tracks are written by KAINA and Sen Morimoto except track 7, which was written by Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright.

Release history

References

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  2. ^ "It Was A Home". Vinyl Me, Please. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  3. ^ "It Was A Home Limited [Coloured LP]". City Slang. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  4. ^ "Meet KAINA, the Soulful Singer-Songwriter Repping Chicago's Thriving DIY Scene". Remezcla. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  5. ^ "Kaina Shares New Song "Casita"". Pitchfork. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  6. ^ "New Mix: PUP, Kaina, Uwade, More : All Songs Considered". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  7. ^ "♡ 𝓀𝒶𝒾𝓃𝒶 ♡ on Instagram: "Golden Mirror music video out now! I wrote this song after reading the intro of All About Love by bell hooks. She talks about the need…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  8. ^ "Kaina Announces New Album It Was a Home, Shares New Video". Pitchfork. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  9. ^ "Rolling Stone Mar 2022 Music Review". March 2022.
  10. ^ "KAINA: It Was a Home". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  11. ^ "KAINA – It Was A Home – Album Review". Loud And Quiet. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  12. ^ "Kaina". City Slang. Retrieved 2022-04-27.