In Search of the Antidote

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In Search of the Antidote
Studio album by
Fletcher
ReleasedMarch 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Length31:20
LabelCapitol
Producer
Fletcher chronology
Girl of My Dreams
(2022) 		In Search of the Antidote
(2024)
Singles from In Search of the Antidote
  1. "Eras of Us"
    Released: December 8, 2023
  2. "Lead Me On"
    Released: January 25, 2024
  3. "Doing Better"
    Released: March 1, 2024
  4. "Pretending"
    Released: March 22, 2024

In Search of the Antidote is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Fletcher. It was released on March 22, 2024, through Capitol Records.

Background[edit]

In Search of the Antidote explores themes of "identity, insecurity, ego, and self-fulfillment", containing "distinct production" as well as "powerful vocal delivery".[1] A "personal" record, Fletcher acts as the "creative pivot"[2] and examines the singer's "ultra-vivid storytelling and unfiltered introspection". Talking about the topic, Fletcher revealed that she had been looking for "the antidote in so many things" over the years, such as "women, the road, the stage, fans, spirituality and self-reflection".[3] Making of the album begged the question of "what would truly heal" her, ultimately realizing that "love is the antidote".[4] However, it was not until this record that she would see love "through all the different lenses and angles" and discover its "infinite manifestations", which would turn out to be her meaning of In Search of the Antidote.[5]

Release and promotion[edit]

Fletcher released the song "Eras of Us" on December 8, 2023. The song was released as a digital single with an accompanying music video, and the singer later revealed she was inspired to make the song after attending Taylor Swift's concert tour The Eras Tour.[6]

On January 24, 2024, Fletcher announced the title of the album, and it was revealed that "Eras of Us" would be included on the album.[1] In the album announcement, Fletcher also shared the song "Lead Me On" would be the next pre-release single. The singer released "Lead Me On" and the song's music video on January 25, 2024.

"Doing Better", the album's third pre-release single, was released on March 1, and Rolling Stone described the single as Fletcher "being real with herself" and "taking accountability for her ego."[7] In the weeks leading up to the release of In Search of the Antidote, Fletcher took part in interviews on the Zach Sang Show and with Zane Lowe for Apple Music.[8]

Critical reception[edit]

Narzra Ahmed in Clash described the album as "heavily produced, but in the best possible way" and complimented the album's "indie feel".[9] Eryn Murphy with Euphoria Magazine gave In Search of the Antidote four out of five stars and called the album a "transparent pop journey".[10] In a five-star review, Neive McCarthy with Dork wrote that "Fletcher delivers her truths and lessons with some of her most electric tracks yet" on In Search of the Antidote.[11] Conversely, Ben Siegel in Riff Magazine wrote that the album's production only "occasionally succeeds" while praising Fletcher's vocals and lyrics, concluding the album contains "some fantastic moments".[12]

Track listing[edit]

In Search of the Antidote track listing
No.TitleLyricsProducer(s)Length
1."Maybe I Am"
2:44
2."Doing Better"
2:33
3."Ego Talking"
2:23
4."Lead Me On"
  • Fletcher
  • Hein
  • J. Johnson
  • S. Johnson
  • Nappi
  • Pollack
  • Jason Cornet
  • Jon Bellion
  • The Monsters & Strangerz
  • Bellion
  • Nappi
2:53
5."Two Things Can Be True"
  • Fletcher
  • Decilveo
  • Michaels
  • Decilveo
2:45
6."Eras of Us"
  • Fletcher
  • Decilveo
  • Dussolliet
  • Sommers
  • Decilveo
  • One Love
2:48
7."Attached to You"
  • Fletcher
  • Decilveo
  • Michaels
  • Decilveo
2:36
8."Crush"
  • Fletcher
  • Decilveo
  • Sommers
  • Weitz
  • Decilveo
  • One Love
2:24
9."Pretending"
  • Fletcher
  • Bellion
  • Hein
  • Nappi
  • Bellion
  • Nappi
3:02
10."Joyride"
  • Fletcher
  • Decilveo
  • Dussolliet
  • Sommers
  • Decilveo
  • One Love
3:04
11."Antidote"
  • Fletcher
  • Bellion
  • Hein
  • Nappi
  • Bellion
  • Nappi
4:08
Total length:31:20

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for In Search of the Antidote
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] 66
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[14] 14
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[15] 55
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[16] 34
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[17] 28
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[18] 23
Scottish Albums (OCC)[19] 5
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 85
UK Albums (OCC)[21] 26
US Billboard 200[22] 36

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 24, 2024). "Fletcher Announces New Album In Search of the Antidote, Sets Debut of New Single & Video for "Lead Me On"". Glaad. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Murray, Robin (January 25, 2024). "Fletcher Announces New Album In Search of the Antidote". Clash. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Ordonez, Eli (January 30, 2024). "Fletches shares driving new single "Lead Me On", announces new album". NME. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (January 25, 2024). "Fletcher has announced her second album In Search of the Antidote". Dork. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Carter, Daisy (January 25, 2024). "Fletcher announces new album In Search of the Antidote". DIY. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (December 8, 2023). "Fletcher returns with brand new single Eras Of Us". GAY TIMES. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Mier, Tomás (March 1, 2024). "Fletcher Calls Herself (and Her Ego) Out on Single 'Doing Better'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  8. ^ FLETCHER: 'In Search of the Antidote', Songwriting & Saturn Return | Apple Music. Retrieved March 29, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ^ Ahmed, Narzra (March 21, 2024). "Fletcher – In Search Of The Antidote". Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Murphy, Eryn (March 25, 2024). "FLETCHER - In Search of the Antidote". Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  11. ^ McCarthy, Neive (March 20, 2024). "Fletcher – In Search Of The Antidote". Dork. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Siegel, Ben (March 18, 2024). "Album Review: Fletcher almost soars while In Search of the Antidote". Riff Magazine. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  13. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 1 April 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1778. Australian Recording Industry Association. April 1, 2024. p. 6.
  14. ^ "Ultratop.be – Fletcher %5BUS%5D – In Search of the Antidote" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  15. ^ "Ultratop.be – Fletcher %5BUS%5D – In Search of the Antidote" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  16. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Fletcher %5BUS%5D – In Search of the Antidote" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  17. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Fletcher – In Search of the Antidote" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  18. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 1, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  19. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  20. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Fletcher %5BUS%5D – In Search of the Antidote". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  21. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  22. ^ "Fletcher Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
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