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Friends in the Corner
2021 EP by Foxes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Friends in the Corner is the second extended play by English singer and songwriter Foxes. It was released on 1 April 2021 through PIAS Recordings.[1][2] The EP was preceded by numerous singles, including "Love Not Loving You", "Woman", "Friends in the Corner", "Hollywood" and "Kathleen" which were released throughout 2020 and 2021.
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Background
Following the release of her second album, All I Need, Foxes took a four-year hiatus from music. In February 2018, she teased new music stating "Thank you for your patience with this next record... I will be releasing new music this year and I can't wait to share it with you".[3] She eventually made her comeback in May 2020 with the single "Love Not Loving You", followed by "Woman" and "Friends in the Corner"—the latter inspired by a weekend with close friends and addressing themes of vulnerability, mental health, and the importance of looking out for one another.[4] Foxes described the EP as "an emotional whirlpool", highlighting its intimate and "extremely personal" subject matter. While it includes uplifting moments, she noted that it also ventures into more dramatic and emotionally charged territory.[5]
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Composition
Friends in the Corner EP includes a mix of previously released and new tracks that explore personal and emotional themes. "Love Not Loving You" serves as a bold, energetic return following Foxes' hiatus, while "Friends in the Corner" touches on the quiet vulnerabilities of mental health. "Hollywood" reflects on challenges faced while chasing dreams in Los Angeles, and "Woman" offers a message of resilience and standing against injustice. "Kathleen" is a personal tribute to her grandmother. The EP also features three new tracks: "Courage", "Dance", and an acoustic version of "Kathleen".[6]
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Release and promotion
The EP's lead single, "Love Not Loving You", was released on 20 May 2020.[7] The song was her first release in four years and marked Foxes' first release with her new record label, PIAS, after departing from RCA and Sign of the Times.[8] The second single, "Woman", was released on 29 July 2020.[9] This was followed by "Friends in the Corner" on 2 September 2020 and "Hollywood" on 4 December 2020.[10][11]
"Kathleen" was released as the fifth single on 17 March 2021, along with a YouTube premiere for its music video.[2] The announcement of the EP's release coincided with the premiere, and the EP was made available for pre-order on 19 March 2021.[12]
Critical reception
Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic described Friends in the Corner as a varied and emotive pop EP that previews Foxes' next chapter, blending nostalgic anthems with sweeping ballads.[13]
Track listing
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References
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