The Secret of Us

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The Secret of Us
Studio album by
Gracie Abrams
ReleasedJune 21, 2024
Genre
Length47:33
LabelInterscope
Producer
Gracie Abrams chronology
Good Riddance
(2023) 		The Secret of Us
(2024)
Singles from The Secret of Us
  1. "Risk"
    Released: May 1, 2024
  2. "Close to You"
    Released: June 7, 2024

The Secret of Us is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams. It was released on June 21, 2024, via Interscope Records, and served as the follow-up to her debut album, Good Riddance (2023). Abrams mostly produced the album with Aaron Dessner, with additional production from Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and Sam de Jong, each on one track. Swift is also the only featured artist, collaborating on the song "Us". The Secret of Us has been preceded by the release of two singles: "Risk" and "Close to You". To promote the album, Abrams will embark on her fourth headlining concert tour, The Secret of Us Tour, set to commence in September 2024.

Background

On February 24, 2023, Gracie Abrams released her debut studio album Good Riddance. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, with praise towards its lyrical vulnerability and the artistic growth shown by Abrams from her previous works.[3][4] Abrams received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammy Awards.[5] From April to August 2023, she served as the opening act for select dates on the North American leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.[6][7] Abrams said that opening on the Eras Tour "informed so much about how I went about writing this next album",[8] and expressed her admiration for the artist.[9] Abrams began working on The Secret of Us while touring with Swift.[10]

In an interview with Vogue published on March 7, 2024, Abrams confirmed that she would be releasing new music later that year.[11] On April 27, 2024, the singer began teasing new music on Instagram. Media publications interpreted that the images posted by Abrams would be part of an upcoming new music video.[12] The Secret of Us was announced on April 29 via her social media accounts.[13] Prior to the album's release, Abrams teased a possible deluxe edition to the American magazine Billboard.[14]

Release and promotion

"Risk" was the first single to be released from The Secret of Us on May 1, 2024.[15] It was co-written by Abrams and Audrey Hobert with production by frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner of The National who had also produced Good Riddance.[16] The music video for "Risk" was directed by co-writer Audrey Hobert and features Abrams getting drunk on wine and stalking a crush.[17] Abrams performed "Risk" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 8, 2024.[18]

Following the album's announcement, Abrams revealed the track listing via social media on May 13, 2024. The track listing revealed that the album would include a collaboration with the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on "Us", the fifth track.[19] On June 3, 2024, Abrams announced that she will embarking on her fourth headlining concert tour, The Secret of Us Tour.[20] It will contain 23 shows, beginning on September 5 and ending on October 10.[21] American singer-songwriter Role Model will serve as an opening act.[22]

On June 4, 2024, Abrams announced the second single from the album would be "Close to You", released on June 7.[23] The song was originally released as a 20 second snippet 7 years prior. She revealed it was not initially supposed to be on the album, but revisited the song due to how much her fans cared about it.[24]

Track listing

The Secret of Us track listing[25]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Felt Good About You"
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
2:44
2."Risk"
  • Abrams
  • Audrey Hobert
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
3:11
3."Blowing Smoke"
  • Abrams
  • Hobert
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
3:52
4."I Love You, I'm Sorry"
  • Abrams
  • Hobert
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
2:37
5."Us" (featuring Taylor Swift)
4:02
6."Let It Happen"
  • Abrams
  • Hobert
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
4:20
7."Tough Love"
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
2:49
8."I Knew It, I Know You"
  • Abrams
  • Hobert
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
4:12
9."Gave You I Gave You I"
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
4:29
10."Normal Thing"
  • Abrams
  • Hobert
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
4:02
11."Good Luck Charlie"
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
3:56
12."Free Now"
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
  • Abrams
  • Dessner
3:34
13."Close to You"
  • Abrams
  • de Jong
3:45
Total length:47:33

Notes

  • "Us" is stylized as "us."; in all lowercase and with a period.

Personnel

Musicians

  • Gracie Abrams – vocals (all tracks), acoustic guitar (2, 3, 8, 13), piano (5, 9), keyboards (13), clapping (3), percussion (4)
  • Aaron Dessner – piano (2–7, 10), synthesizer (2–10, 12), synthesizer programming (4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12), drum programming (1–7, 9, 10, 12), electric guitar (1–10, 12), acoustic guitar (1–11), keyboards (), Mellotron (5, 6, 9), bass (1–4, 6–9, 11, 12), percussion (1–4, 6, 11, 12), mandolin (5), synth bass (2, 3), Moog bass (10, 12), banjo (1), drums (2, 4, 6)
  • Andrew Barr – drums (1–3, 6, 7, 11, 12), tom-toms (6, 7)
  • James McAlister – programming (1, 3, 5, 6), piano (11), synth bass (1), synthesizer (1–4, 6–10), electric guitar (3, 6, 7), Moog bass (6, 7), drum programming (2–6, 9, 10), percussion (6, 7), conga (4) sound effects (2–6, 9, 11, 12), samples (12) synthesizer programming (3, 4, 6), vocal programming (6, 9, 12)
  • Rob Moose – violin (1, 4–6, 8, 10), viola (1, 4–6, 8, 10), piano (8), strings contractor (4)
  • Audrey Hobert – background vocals (2–4, 6, 8)
  • Maryam Qudus – synthesizer (2, 8)
  • Wurlitzer electric piano
    , background vocals (11)
  • Jack Antonoff – programming, acoustic guitar, cello, drums, electric guitar, Mellotron, percussion, synthesizer (5)
  • Taylor Swift – vocals (5)
  • Benjamin Lanz – synthesizer (6), trombone (9)
  • Brad Barr – guitar (9)
  • Kyle Resnick – trumpet (9)
  • Sam de Jong – programming, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards (13)

Technical

  • Randy Merrill – mastering
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • Bryce Bordon – mix engineering
  • Bella Blasko – engineering (1–12)
  • Rob Moose – engineering (1, 4–7, 10)
  • James McAlister – engineering (2–6, 9–12)
  • Jonathan Low – engineering (5, 12)
  • Laura Sisk – engineering (5)
  • Benjamin Lanz – engineering (6)
  • Aaron Dessner – engineering (9)
  • John Rooney – engineering (13)
  • Austin Christy – assistant recording engineering (13)
  • Maryam Qudus – additional engineering (1–3, 7, 8, 10, 12)
  • Justin Vernon – engineering (6, 7, 9, 11, 12), additional engineering (3)
  • Jack Manning – additional engineering (5)
  • Oli Jacobs – additional engineering (5)
  • Beau Sorenson – additional engineering (11, 12)

Release history

Release dates and formats for The Secret of Us
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various June 21, 2024
Interscope [26]

References

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  2. ^ a b Mylrea, Hannah (June 21, 2024). "Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us review: a new type of intimacy". NME. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Mylrea, Hannah (February 23, 2023). "Gracie Abrams – 'Good Riddance' review: a deeply intimate portrait of growth". NME. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Miller, Isabella (February 23, 2023). "Gracie Abrams – Good Riddance". Clash. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Sinay, Danielle (February 4, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Responded to Those Reputation Rumors on the Grammys Red Carpet". Glamour. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Kreps, Daniel (May 1, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Shares Video for 'Risk,' First Single From The Secret of Us". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Kreps, Daniel (July 2, 2023). "See Taylor Swift Bring Out Aaron Dessner and Gracie Abrams at Cincinnati Show". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Austin, Sara (May 1, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Has a Lot to Be Happy About, Actually". Elle. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Wilkes, Emma (June 1, 2024). "Gracie Abrams says Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' "completely altered" her writing process for new album". NME. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Wang, Steffanee (April 29, 2024). "Gracie Abrams The Secret Of Us: Release Date, Tracklist, Themes". Nylon. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  11. ^ Cardenas, Cat; Marius, Marley (March 7, 2024). "New Voices: Tyla, Omar Apollo, Gracie Abrams, and Katseye Are the Acts to Watch This Year". Vogue. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Graves, Shahlin (April 29, 2024). "Gracie Abrams is teasing new music?". Coup de Main. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (April 29, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Is Following Her Spectacular 2023 With The Secret Of Us, A New Album Out Soon". Uproxx. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 18, 2024). "The Secret of Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift: How Their Partnership Is Lighting a Fire Under the Rising Star's Career (Literally)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  15. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (May 2, 2024). "Gracie Abrams announces her second album, The Secret of Us". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Dailey, Hannah (April 29, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Announces New Single 'Risk' & Album The Secret of Us: Here's When They Arrive". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  17. ^ DeVille, Chris (May 1, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Announces New Album The Secret Of Us". Stereogum. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  18. ^ Zemler, Emily (May 9, 2024). "Watch Gracie Abrams Perform Courageous Single 'Risk' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  19. ^ Dailey, Hannah (May 13, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Unveils The Secret of Us Tracklist Featuring Taylor Swift Collaboration". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2024.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ Blistein, Jon (June 3, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Plots 2024 The Secret of Us Headlining Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  21. ^ Willman, Chris (June 3, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Sets Fall Headlining Tour, Ahead of Opening Final Eras Tour Dates". Variety. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  22. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (June 18, 2024). "Gracie Abrams' New Album 'The Secret Of Us': The Release Date, Tracklist, And Everything Else To Know Before You Dive Into A First Listen". Uproxx. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Chinman, Luke (June 7, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Finally Drops Long-Awaited Song 'Close to You'". People. Retrieved June 7, 2024.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ Chakraborty, Ipshita (June 7, 2024). "Gracie Abrams Officially Releases Close To You 7 Years Later In Her New Album". Pinkvilla. Retrieved June 7, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ^ Mier, Tomás (May 13, 2024). "Gracie Abrams' New Album Features Taylor Swift Collaboration". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  26. ^ Citations concerning The Secret of Us release formats:
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