Girl of My Dreams (album)
2022 studio album by Fletcher
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Girl of My Dreams is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Fletcher, released on September 16, 2022, via Capitol Records.[1] Several singles were released from the album, including "Her Body Is Bible", "Becky's So Hot", "Sting", and "Better Version" featuring Kelsea Ballerini. A deluxe edition followed on November 18, 2022, supported by the single "Suckerpunch" and the previously released "Healing".
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| Released | September 16, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 37:13 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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The album received generally favorable reviews from critics, with a Metacritic score of 73. Some critics praised its emotional honesty, sonic variety, and exploration of self-love and healing, while others found its songwriting occasionally lacking in depth or nuance.
Singles
Four singles have been released from Girl of My Dreams: "Her Body Is Bible",[2][3] "Becky's So Hot",[4][5] "Sting"[6] and "Better Version" with Kelsea Ballerini.[7][8] A deluxe edition of the album was released on November 18, 2022, which was promoted by the single "Suckerpunch" as well as the previously released single, "Healing".[9]
Critical reception
Girl of My Dreams received generally favorable reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received a weighted average score of 73, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]
Shannon Garner of Clash called the album a "chaotic, unfiltered project that unpacks and tackles insecurities head-on" and "an intense rollercoaster of supercharged pop but even in its painful moments, the record radiates an undeniable hope".[11] Dork praised the album as a pop record filled with raw emotion and sonic variety, noting how Fletcher moves seamlessly between explosive anthems and delicate ballads, showcasing her multidimensional artistry.[12] Gigwise described it as a bold, emotionally transparent album infused with pop-punk energy, celebrating self-love and liberation. The review highlighted Fletcher's role in bringing WLW pop into the mainstream.[13] The Line of Best Fit called the album a candid and fearless journey through heartbreak, chaos, healing, self-acceptance, and self-love, rooted in Fletcher's personal experiences and introspection.[14] Writing for Pitchfork, Dani Blum was more critical, stating that Fletcher's songwriting on Girl of My Dreams "hides behind concerted confessions" and she "assigns clunky labels to her emotions without interrogating or even fully articulating them".[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sting" | 3:07 | |
| 2. | "Guess We Lied..." |
| 2:31 |
| 3. | "Birthday Girl" |
| 3:16 |
| 4. | "Becky's So Hot" |
| 2:42 |
| 5. | "Better Version" |
| 2:53 |
| 6. | "Conversations" |
| 3:04 |
| 7. | "Serial Heartbreaker" |
| 2:13 |
| 8. | "Her Body Is Bible" |
| 2:57 |
| 9. | "I Think I'm Growing?" |
| 1:32 |
| 10. | "Girl of My Dreams" |
| 3:32 |
| 11. | "Holiday" |
| 3:13 |
| 12. | "I Love You, Bitch" |
| 2:53 |
| 13. | "For Cari" |
| 3:20 |
| Total length: | 37:13 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "20 Something" |
| 3:33 |
| 2. | "I Think I'm Growing?" |
| 1:32 |
| 3. | "Girl of My Dreams" |
| 3:32 |
| 4. | "Healing" |
| 3:08 |
| 5. | "Suckerpunch" |
| 2:18 |
| 6. | "Birthday Girl" |
| 3:16 |
| 7. | "Better Version" |
| 2:53 |
| 8. | "Sting" |
| 3:07 |
| 9. | "Becky's So Hot" |
| 2:42 |
| 10. | "Conversations" |
| 3:04 |
| 11. | "Guess We Lied..." |
| 2:31 |
| 12. | "Serial Heartbreaker" |
| 2:13 |
| 13. | "Holiday" |
| 3:13 |
| 14. | "Her Body Is Bible" |
| 2:57 |
| 15. | "I Love You, Bitch" |
| 2:53 |
| 16. | "For Cari" |
| 3:20 |
| 17. | "Better Version" (featuring Kelsea Ballerini) |
| 2:54 |
| Total length: | 52:15 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Fuckboy" |
| 2:15 |
| 15. | "Riot" |
| 2:40 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "20 Something" |
| 3:33 |
| 15. | "Pussy Is Bible (Demo)" | 2:58 |
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[18] | 42 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[19] | 75 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[20] | 16 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[21] | 66 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[22] | 35 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[23] | 45 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[24] | 77 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[25] | 9 |
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[26] | 18 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts)[27] | 44 |
| US Billboard 200[28] | 15 |