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Queen of the Letdown

by Mandy Pennington

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1.
The Queen 01:21
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Fire & Fury 04:27
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Most Of It's On You 03:30
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4.
For You 02:53
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Heart Cracked Open 03:58
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Stick Around 03:54
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Jacket 05:45
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about

It’s only been a little under two years since I released music, but it feels like much longer. I had to walk away for a while to gain some clarity on music’s place in my life, and what I wanted to do with it. I’ve been able to come back to it with a fresh perspective on life, love, struggle, and brokenness.

This collection of songs is wide-ranging in style and meaning. What some may experience is a collection of heartbreak songs, but I see them as much more. These tales are a rediscovery of self through brokenness, lessons learned and heartbreak shared. They impart the experience of looking in the mirror and not quite recognizing yourself. Of coming back to who you are, of stepping out from another’s shadow. They paint a picture of hearths burning angrily and the complex combination of simultaneous hate and longing. They blur the line between anger and hurt. They express the thought process of sharing the blame and owning mistakes. They share the hope of a love not yet found, the sweetness and innocence of beginnings and longings. They disclose the art of letting go. They long for someone to just stay. And then they learn that love does stay, just maybe not in the way you’d hope for. You can’t shed love, and you can’t ever truly shed someone that you’ve loved. This isn’t even all bad. They’re a part of your growth. They’re a part of you always, stitched to your toes.

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released April 30, 2021

Written by Mandy Pennington, Jackson Dreyer (Most of It’s On You), Adam Palmer (Heart Cracked Open), & Meredith Rounsley (Stick Around)
Recorded, Mixed, & Produced by Dayton Cole
Mastered by Bob Boyd, Ambient Digital
Drums by Kyle Wilkerson
Bass guitar by Joe Ficarra
Piano by Mandy Pennington
Electric guitar, programming, & keyboards by Dayton Cole
Acoustic guitar by Dayton Cole and Jackson Dreyer
Photos by Kat Wagers
Makeup by Allison Peck

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Mandy Pennington Louisville, Kentucky

Inspired by artists such as Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, and Taylor Swift, Mandy Pennington creates piano-led pop that invokes a visceral reaction from her audiences. Her style is influenced not only by these three artists, but also brings in elements of musical theater and soul. Mandy is working on three new singles based around the idea of “letting go” that will be released in 2019. ... more

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