Seed of a Seed is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Haley Heynderickx. It was released on December 6, 2024, through Mama Bird Recording Co.[3]
Background
In July 2024, the first single from the album and the title track, "Seed of a Seed", was released.[4] It was Heynderickx's first release in six years. On September 18, 2024, the album was announced by Heynderickx, and the release of the second single "Foxglove" followed, together with a music video.[2]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork |    [1] |
| Under the Radar | [5] |
| DIY Magazine |   [6] |
| Paste Magazine | [7] |
| AllMusic | [3] |
Pitchfork referred to Seed of a Seed as an exploration of Heynderickx's "internal anxieties and the wisdom that can be gleaned outside the confines of our minds," giving it a rating of 7.6 from 10.[1] Under the Radar described the album as "a lushly, gorgeous sophomore album from an artist that has become comfortable and accomplished at her work," and rated it 7.5 out of 10.[5]
Hazel Blacher of DIY Magazine reviewed the album, stating "As perhaps one of the most refreshing voices in indie folk, Seed Of A Seed sees Haley Heynderickx harnessing a uniquely spellbinding and sensitive power," giving it four out of five stars.[6] Paste Magazine's Ellen Johnson rated Seed of a Seed 8.4 out of 10, calling it "marvelous" and stating it "embraces both the ugliness and beauty of her own storyline" and is about "being in touch with ourselves, and nature, is key to a healthier inner life."[7]
AllMusic gave it four stars out of five, describing it as having similar characteristics with Heynderickx's debut album, I Need to Start a Garden, such as "alternate tunings and complex chords, a brittle, lilting singing style, and slightly off-kilter arrangements that are mostly acoustic but include some electric guitar and electric bass as well as the occasional trombone" with "a tenser, more cautionary tone to the album, despite some affectionate passages."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gemini" | 4:31 |
| 2. | "Foxglove" | 2:40 |
| 3. | "Seed of a Seed" | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Mouth of a Flower" | 4:17 |
| 5. | "Spit in the Sink" | 2:23 |
| 6. | "Redwoods (Anxious God)" | 4:42 |
| 7. | "Ayan's Song" | 3:17 |
| 8. | "Sorry Fahey" | 3:41 |
| 9. | "Jerry's Song" | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Swoop" | 3:49 |
| Total length: | 35:19 | |
References
- ^ a b c d Lorusso, Marissa (November 7, 2024). "Haley Heynderickx: Seed of a Seed Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ a b LaPierre, Megan (September 18, 2024). "Haley Heynderickx Announces Sophomore Album 'Seed of a Seed,' Shares "Foxglove"". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c Donelson, Marcy. "Seed of a Seed - Haley Heynderickx". AllMusic. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (September 18, 2024). "Haley Heynderickx Announces Her New Album 'Seed Of A Seed' With The Yearning Single 'Foxglove'". Uproxx. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Moody, Mark (November 4, 2024). "Haley Heynderickx: Seed of a Seed (Mama Bird) - review". Under the Radar. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Blacher, Hazel. "Haley Heynderickx - Seed Of A Seed review - DIY Magazine". DIY Magazine. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Johnson, Ellen (November 1, 2024). "Haley Heynderickx, 'Seed of a Seed' Album Review". Paste Magazine. Retrieved January 23, 2025.