Lyra (album)
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| Released | 12 April 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2023 | |||
| Studio | Various | |||
| Genres | Pop, electropop | |||
| Length | 44:05 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Rubyworks | |||
| Producers | BURNS Dan Priddy Mark Crew Phil Cook | |||
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Lyra is the debut studio album by Irish singer-songwriter Lyra, released on 12 April 2024 through Rubyworks Records.[1]
Background and release
Lyra announced the album's release date as April 4, 2024, after returning to live performances in Ireland.[2] With written sessions held in Los Angeles and London, the album consists of 14 tracks and was released on August 12, 2024, by Rubyworks Records.[3][4] Lyra noted in an interview with Mundane Magazine.[5]
When [I] began writing music, I aimed for a specific style. But as I started developing, I wanted to write a ballad when I was heartbroken, or an irreverent song when I had a one-night stand, or an upbeat song about going on the lash with my friends and dancing until 3am. To me, music should be fun and evoke different emotions.[5]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Irish Times |   [6] |
| The Line of Best Fit | [7] |
Lauren Murphy of The Irish Times described the album as a polished dance-pop album, praising the powerful vocals and the production's blend of house and contemporary pop, drawing comparisons to Florence Welch and Rihanna. However, Murphy criticized the lyrics as repetitive and centered on well-worn themes of love and heartbreak.[6]
Alexander Williams of The Line of Best Fit praised the album's emotional songwriting, vocal delivery, and genre diversity. Williams also noted that the album's exploration of love and heartbreak is particularly highlighted in standout tracks like "Falling", "Lovers", "Chess", and "America", marking a strong and cohesive return after COVID-19 related delays.[7]
Commercial performance
Lyra reached number 1 on both the Official Irish Albums Chart and the Irish Independent Albums Chart, unseating Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.[8][9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "America" |
| Burns | 2:33 |
| 2. | "Drink Me Up" |
| Nicki Adamsson | 3:23 |
| 3. | "YOU" | Laura McNamara | Scott Rosser | 3:12 |
| 4. | "All Over Now" | Laura McNamara | 3:04 | |
| 5. | "I'll Always Be the One" | Laura McNamara | 3:39 | |
| 6. | "Chess" | Laura McNamara |
| 3:11 |
| 7. | "Love Me" |
| Drew Pearson | 3:39 |
| 8. | "Falling" | Laura McNamara | Phil Cook | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Queen" |
| Phil Cook | 3:01 |
| 10. | "Naked" |
| Corey Sanders | 2:57 |
| 11. | "Loved by U" | Lyra | Phil Cook | 2:27 |
| 12. | "Lovers" | Lyra | Phil Cook | 3:12 |
| 13. | "Someone New" | Lyra | 3:24 | |
| 14. | "Edge of Seventeen" (featuring John Gibbons) | Stevie Nicks | John Gibbons | 2:57 |
| Total length: | 44:05 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| Irish Albums (OCC)[11] | 1 |
| Irish Independent Albums Chart | 1 |
References
- ↑ "LYRA Releases Self-Titled Debut Album". pm studio world wide news (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Piater, Zoé (2024-04-04). "Irish dark-pop sensation LYRA set to release self titled Debut Album next Friday April 12th". IMRO. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "LYRA releases her debut album 'LYRA'". Rubyworks. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Music in Focus: Cork-Born Artist LYRA Releases Her Self-Titled Album". occhimagazine.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- 1 2 "Irish star LYRA unveils debut album". Mundane. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- 1 2 Murphy, Lauren. "Lyra debut album review: slick, cutting-edge pop from a powerhouse vocalist". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- 1 2 "LYRA: LYRA Review - encapsulated emotion | Pop". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Lyra: Album Reaching Number One Feels Like Getting Married". 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "LYRA scores her first No.1 album with her self-titled debut". Hotpress. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Lyra by Lyra on Apple Music, 2024-04-12, retrieved 2026-04-24
- ↑ "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.