How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean
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| Released | 22 November 2024 | |||
| Length | 39:45 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Joan Armatrading | |||
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| Singles from How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean | ||||
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How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean is the twenty-first studio album by British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. The album was released on 22 November 2024 by BMG Rights Management. It was produced solely by Armatrading.[1] A music video for the album's first single, "I'm Not Moving", was released on 2 October 2024.[2]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Joan Armatrading.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "25 Kisses" | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Someone Else" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Irresistible" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "I'm Not Moving" | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Say It Tomorrow" | 3:42 |
| 6. | "Back and Forth" | 4:17 |
| 7. | "Come Back to Me (If Only in Dreams)" | 2:56 |
| 8. | "Here's What I Know" | 3:37 |
| 9. | "Redemption Love" | 2:24 |
| 10. | "How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean" | 3:41 |
| 11. | "Now What" | 1:42 |
| 12. | "I Gave You My Keys" | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 39:45 | |
Personnel
- Joan Armatrading – lead vocals, backing vocals, drum programming, guitar, keyboards, piano, production, mixing, engineering
- Mark Dobson – engineering
- Mark Wallis – engineering
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[3] | 13 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[4] | 69 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[5] | 6 |
References
- ^ Richards, Sam (2 October 2024). "Joan Armatrading unveils new album, How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean". Uncut Magazine. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Lewry, Fraiser (2 October 2024). "Joan Armatrading announces new studio album, releases single inspired by encounter with confrontational young person". Louder Sound. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2024.