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School Nights is the debut major-label EP, and second overall, by Chappell Roan. It was released September 22, 2017, through Atlantic Records, via digital download, streaming, and CD.
Background[]
After releasing her 2014 EP, Kayleigh Rose, Roan would recorded multiple demos afterwards, including "Uppercut" and "School Nights". However, it would not be until early 2016, after she signed to Atlantic Records, when she started recording for what would become School Nights. The EP was meant to be a "glimpse" of Roan's planned 2018 follow-up album, which was ultimately scrapped.
The EP was lyrically inspired by Roan's first romantic relationship, specifically about her feeling of falling in and out of love, and breaking up, which she stated in 2017 was "the most intense pain [she] ever felt". Sonically the EP was inspired by Lana Del Rey and London Grammar, along with songs from the 1960s.[1]
When talking talking about her process of writing and trying to find her own unique sound at the time, Roan stated:
| “ | When I write, I usually think about what I’m feeling. The feeling is what inspires the song. Then, I’ll think of a melody and plug the lyrics in once I figure out what the song’s about. I also have a list on my phone filled with words and phrases that I hear people say, or with sentences from books that I think might be cool for a song. Sometimes, it may take three hours to write a song, and other times three months. It all depends on the feeling. | ” |
–Chappell Roan, "Chappell Roan Heals a Broken Heart With 'School Nights'", Pop Crush[1] | ||
| “ | Well, the hardest part of making the EP, School Nights, was making the sound. All the songs were written. They were acoustic versions, and I needed to find the right sound that wasn't too Lana. That wasn't too Lorde. That wasn't too Adele. And that just took a couple of years. I could have totally released it, but it wouldn't have been me. | ” |
–Chappell Roan, "Chappell Roan Heals a Broken Heart With 'School Nights'", Pop Crush[1] | ||
Release and promotion[]
The EP was announced with the rollout of it's lead single, "Good Hurt", were it was confirmed for a release on September 15, 2022, with would be delayed to a release on the 22nd, and that it would contain five tracks.[2] A limited CD was sold at concerts that Roan performed at.
Singles[]
- "Good Hurt" was released as a single on August 4, 2017.
Track listing[]
Outtakes[]
During the production of School Nights, Roan recorded numerous songs that did not make the final track listing.
- "17" Available — Repurposed track; originally for Kayleigh Rose.
- "Bitter" Available — The song's demo was recorded in 2016. It is likely that it was initially intended for use on the EP.
- "Lambskin" Available
- "Uppercut" Available — Song recorded in 2015 later reconsidered for the EP, as stated by insiders.
Unconfirmed[]
- "Are You With Me" Available — Likely either from this EP or Roan's scrapped 2018 album.
- "Cleopatra" Available — Likely either from this EP or Roan's scrapped 2018 album.
- "Momma's Advice" Available — Likely either from this EP or Roan's scrapped 2018 album.
- "Pretty Boy and Cherry Pepsi" Available - likely either from this EP or Roan's scrapped 2018 album.
- "School Nights" Available — Considering the song's name and when it was initially recorded, it's likely that it was once considered for the EP, although this is unconfirmed.
Gallery[]
Photoshoot[]
A photoshoot by Catie Laffoon was conducted on February 3, 2017, for the EP. The photos were photographed with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III[3].
Trivia[]
- School Nights is the first project by Roan to be released under her current stage name, which was inspired by her late grandfather.
- In 2018, Roan recalled that the EP was released on the one year anniversary of her grandfathers passing. She stated “I think he had something to do with that somehow, because we couldn’t have planned it.”
- In every song there is a clock sound effect involved.
- There was once planned to be an acoustic version of the EP. However the idea was later scrapped.[1]
- Roan has stated she dislikes the project.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Pop Crush (2017-28-11) Chappell Roan heals a broken heart with 'School Nights': Pop Crush presents
- ↑ Interview Magazine (2017-1-8) Exclusive Track & Video Premiere:‘Good Hurt,’ Chappell Roan
- ↑ https://x.com/chappell_photos/status/1967025895811805426
| School Nights | |
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| Songs Die Young • Good Hurt • Meantime • Sugar High • Bad for You (September 22, 2017 • 17:34 • Atlantic Records) |