Think Later

by Tate McRae

Overview

In just a year, Canadian pop singer Tate McRae made the jump from her relatively wide-eyed debut to this star-making sophomore statement, the fierce and fiery Think Later, a sonic amplification that makes I Used to Think I Could Fly feel almost rustic. Like similar leaps from Britney, Christina, and Dua, everything is intensified here, from the beats and energy to the choruses and the emotions. Finally taking some first steps beyond early comparisons to Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, both in style and delivery ("Want That Too" is one of a handful of moments where similarities persist), Think Later feels like her grand-premiere statement, the marquee breakthrough meant to plant McRae's flag on Planet Pop. Staking her claim with cinematic atmospherics ("Run for the Hills"), beat-forward production ("Cut My Hair"), irresistible pop hooks ("Exes"), and journal-worthy lyrics for fans of her earlier work ("Messier"), the set is all-killer-no-filler from the opening run that includes the international smash hit "Greedy" -- an addictive earworm that rides popping Timbaland-esque production to a sweaty, breathless conclusion -- to the moving comedown of "Plastic Palm Trees." For every mega-moment, like "Think Later," which recalls the bass-heavy boom and singalong thrill of M.I.A.'s "Bad Girls," she drops something absolutely pained like "Calgary," a torn ode to her hometown that swirls confusion and hope into a relatable mix, or "We're Not Alike," a tale of betrayal that cuts as deep as a stab to the back. McRae excels at balancing these two sides of the spectrum, injecting attitude and swagger into the radio-friendly pop gems while keeping listeners on the verge of tears with her tender moments of vulnerability. That kind of double threat elevates Think Later, revealing McRae as a potent voice and keen ear that can deliver emotion and excitement in equal measure. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	12/08/2023
Label:	Rca
UPC:	0196588664427
Rank:	1898

Tracks

1. Cut My Hair
2. Greedy
3. Run for the Hills
4. Hurt My Feelings
5. Stay Done
6. Grave
7. Exes
8. We're Not Alike
9. Calgary
10. Messier
11. Think Later
12. Guilty Conscience
13. Want That Too
14. Plastic Palm Trees

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tate McRae   Primary Artist
Grant Boutin   Co-Producer
Harry Charles   Guitar,Strings,Keyboards
Myles Avery   Synthesizer,Guitar,Strings,Keyboards
Rob Bisel   Bass,Drums,Guitar,Synthesizer
Luka Kloser   Guitar,Strings,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Greg Kurstin   Bass,Drums,Piano,Guitar,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Tyler Spry   Bass,DX-5,Drums,Guitar,Strings,Fx Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer

Technical Credits

Tate McRae   Lyricist,Composer
Grant Boutin   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Thomas Larosa   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer
Ido Zmishlany   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Vocal Producer
Val Penza   Project Manager
Harry Charles   Producer,Programming,Additional Production
Chloe Donovan   A&R
Ilya Salmanzadeh   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Rich Rich   Engineer
Julian Burg   Engineer
Skyler Stonestreet   Composer,Lyricist
Ryan Vojtesak   Composer,Lyricist
Andrew DeRoberts   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Robin Florent   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Chloe Weise   A&R
Delacey   Composer,Lyricist
Sarah Aarons   Composer,Lyricist
Myles Avery   Vocal Producer,Drum Programming,Producer
Jake Ottmann   A&R
Rob Bisel   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer
Davide Cinci   Engineer
Stavros Adamantios Tsarouhas   Vocal Editing
Jasper Harris   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Bryce Bordone   Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Jeremie Inhaber   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Conor Cunningham   Photography
ILYA   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Luka Kloser   Producer,Vocal Producer,Drum Programming,Additional Production
Serban Ghenea   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
Joe Henderson   Editing,Producer,Vocal Editing
Ryan Tedder   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Programming,Executive Producer
Quincy Banks   Design
Manny Marroquin   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
Greg Kurstin   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer
Tyler Spry   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer,Programming,Vocal Producer,Additional Production
Dave Kutch   Mastering Engineer
Felix Byrne   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Mack Brown   A&R
Jaryn Valdry   A&R
Bradley J Calder   Creative Director
Molly Yorkes   Project Manager
Savan Kotecha   Composer,Lyricist
Chris Galland   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Josh Gudwin   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
David Kutch   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Amy Allen   Composer,Lyricist,Vocal Producer
Keith Naftaly   A&R