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Madi Diaz has been poised to be the next big thing since 2007 but, even as she's been a favorite of Nashville insiders for years, her albums never really captured her magic; 2021's History of a Feeling came close, though, and opened some doors for the Pennsylvania native. (After watching her open arena shows for him, Harry Styles brought Diaz on board as a member of his touring band.) Weird Faith, Diaz's second album for ANTI-, manifests promise and potential fulfilled. She sounds better than ever on these Americana/indie songs, and her writing is at a new level. Focusing on a cohesive theme—the potential lifespan of a new relationship—has given Diaz purpose and intent, enriching her storytelling. "This record is about the beginning of love, and saying every feeling out loud, when I feel it, for better or worse because I can't help it," Diaz has said.
Weird Faith opens with Diaz asking, "What the fuck do you want?" but this is no snarl. On "Same Risk," she's curious and pragmatic, wanting to make sure both parties are on the same page before falling head over heels: "Do you think this could ruin your life?/ 'Cause I could see it ruining mine." Still, Diaz knows that sometimes reassurance isn't enough in the pink cloud of a honeymoon phase. On "Everything Almost" ("Dad always used to say, 'You can have everything/ But not all at the same time'"), with its wonderfully caffeinated bounce, Diaz allows herself to imagine a happy future—then worries about being devastated if her parents are no longer there to see it. She ponders a new love's past, and questions why their ex still calls, on "Girlfriend," quietly driven by nervous guitar. And when things get messy, Diaz playfully explores her tangle of confusing emotions with an internal game of kill, fuck or marry ("KFM"), all set to upbeat café pop-country.
Throughout, she looks for answers and even diving intervention, as on "God Person" ("I'm not a God person/ but I'm never not searching"), which is imbued with a simple guitar line set to an encouraging rhythm, almost like coursing adrenaline. "Don't Do Me Good" riffs on classic country ideas à la Tammy Wynette as Diaz wrestles with a stay-or-go dilemma. She trades verses with Kacey Musgraves, and the more famous singer's honey-warm tone is a perfect complement to Diaz's pretty, plainspoken style; when both unleash a torrent of emotion, it's powerful. The title track, written with the incomparable Lori McKenna ("Girl Crush" for Little Big Town, "Cry Pretty" for Carrie Underwood), is reminiscent of Musgraves' work. And "Obsessive Thought" is terrific: Charged, electric, a flashpoint—the sudden swell of instrumentation like Diaz cracking open her chest to show the world how powerfully her heart is beating. © Shelly Ridenour/Qobuz
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Steph Jones, Composer, Lyricist - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Sam Cohen, Producer - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Charlie Hickey, Composer, Lyricist - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Vistaville Music / Steph Jones Who Music / Hipgnosis Hits (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - John and Ugly / Downtown Music Publishing (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Sam Cohen, Producer - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Olivia Barton, Composer, Lyricist - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Olivia Barton Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Konrad Snyder, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - NeboNebo Music / HiFi Music IP Issuer / Kobalt Group Publishing (SESAC), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Jarrad Kritzstein, Composer, Lyricist - Sam Cohen, Producer - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Jarrad Kritzstein Phat Country Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - STEPHEN WILSON, Composer, Lyricist - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Sam Cohen, Producer - BMG Silver Songs (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Sam Cohen, Composer, Lyricist - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Savana Santos, Composer, Lyricist - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Indent Music / Big Avenue Beat Songs / Big Blue Nation Music / Round Hill Songs (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Mosswagon Music Co. / Figure 8 / Kobalt (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Jordyn Shellhart, Composer, Lyricist - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Michael Jade, Composer, Lyricist - Sony Countryside (BMI), MusicPublisher - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Handeye Publishing / WB Music Corp (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Kacey Musgraves, MainArtist - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Sam Cohen, Producer - Amy Wadge, Composer, Lyricist - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Cookie Jar Music / Warner Chappell (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Stephen Wrabel, Composer, Lyricist - Jamie Floyd, Composer, Lyricist - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Jamie Floyd Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Sony ATV Ballad / Big Gay Songs (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Jenny Owen Youngs, Composer, Lyricist - Sam Cohen, Producer - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Hipgnosis Notes / Isle of Labrador (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Lori McKenna, Composer, Lyricist - Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Konrad Snyder, Producer - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - Concord Copyrights / These Are Pulse Songs / Creative Pulse Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Joe LaPorta, MasteringEngineer - Andrew Maury, Mixer - Madi Diaz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Konrad Snyder, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Concord Road / For The Horses (BMI), MusicPublisher - NeboNebo Music / HiFi Music IP Issuer / Kobalt Group Publishing (SESAC), MusicPublisher
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Album review
Madi Diaz has been poised to be the next big thing since 2007 but, even as she's been a favorite of Nashville insiders for years, her albums never really captured her magic; 2021's History of a Feeling came close, though, and opened some doors for the Pennsylvania native. (After watching her open arena shows for him, Harry Styles brought Diaz on board as a member of his touring band.) Weird Faith, Diaz's second album for ANTI-, manifests promise and potential fulfilled. She sounds better than ever on these Americana/indie songs, and her writing is at a new level. Focusing on a cohesive theme—the potential lifespan of a new relationship—has given Diaz purpose and intent, enriching her storytelling. "This record is about the beginning of love, and saying every feeling out loud, when I feel it, for better or worse because I can't help it," Diaz has said.
Weird Faith opens with Diaz asking, "What the fuck do you want?" but this is no snarl. On "Same Risk," she's curious and pragmatic, wanting to make sure both parties are on the same page before falling head over heels: "Do you think this could ruin your life?/ 'Cause I could see it ruining mine." Still, Diaz knows that sometimes reassurance isn't enough in the pink cloud of a honeymoon phase. On "Everything Almost" ("Dad always used to say, 'You can have everything/ But not all at the same time'"), with its wonderfully caffeinated bounce, Diaz allows herself to imagine a happy future—then worries about being devastated if her parents are no longer there to see it. She ponders a new love's past, and questions why their ex still calls, on "Girlfriend," quietly driven by nervous guitar. And when things get messy, Diaz playfully explores her tangle of confusing emotions with an internal game of kill, fuck or marry ("KFM"), all set to upbeat café pop-country.
Throughout, she looks for answers and even diving intervention, as on "God Person" ("I'm not a God person/ but I'm never not searching"), which is imbued with a simple guitar line set to an encouraging rhythm, almost like coursing adrenaline. "Don't Do Me Good" riffs on classic country ideas à la Tammy Wynette as Diaz wrestles with a stay-or-go dilemma. She trades verses with Kacey Musgraves, and the more famous singer's honey-warm tone is a perfect complement to Diaz's pretty, plainspoken style; when both unleash a torrent of emotion, it's powerful. The title track, written with the incomparable Lori McKenna ("Girl Crush" for Little Big Town, "Cry Pretty" for Carrie Underwood), is reminiscent of Musgraves' work. And "Obsessive Thought" is terrific: Charged, electric, a flashpoint—the sudden swell of instrumentation like Diaz cracking open her chest to show the world how powerfully her heart is beating. © Shelly Ridenour/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:21
- Main artists: Madi Diaz
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Anti - Epitaph
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
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