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Minor (EP)

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Minor
EP by
ReleasedJuly 14, 2020
Length20:40
LabelInterscope
Gracie Abrams chronology
Minor
(2020)
This Is What It Feels Like
(2021)
Singles from Minor
  1. "21"
    Released: February 20, 2020
  2. "I Miss You, I'm Sorry"
    Released: April 8, 2020
  3. "Long Sleeves"
    Released: May 20, 2020
  4. "Friend"
    Released: July 14, 2020

Minor (stylized in all lowercase) is the debut EP by American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams. It was released on July 14, 2020, through Interscope Records.[1][2] Abrams co-wrote all the tracks. Production was mainly handled by Blake Slatkin.

Background

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Minor was announced on May 20, 2020. It was originally meant to be released on June 16, 2020, but was delayed to July 14, 2020 so as not to detract from the Black Lives Matter movement.[3] It follows Abrams through "heartache" and "a break up".[4]

Tour

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I've Missed You, I'm Sorry Tour
Tour by Gracie Abrams
Promotional poster for US dates
Location
  • Europe
  • North America
Associated albumMinor
Start dateSeptember 1, 2021 (2021-09-01)
End dateOctober 21, 2021 (2021-10-21)
No. of shows12
Supporting actsForrest Nolan
Cian Ducrot
Gracie Abrams concert chronology
  • This Is What It Feels Like Tour
    (2022)

In support of Minor, Abrams scheduled the I've Missed You, I'm Sorry tour.[5] It covered North America and the United Kingdom with 12 dates. It started on September 1, 2021, in Santa Ana, California, and concluded on October 21, 2021, in London, England. The tour also supported her singles "Mess It Up" and "Unlearn" with Benny Blanco.

Track listing

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Minor track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Friend"
  • Slatkin
  • Stack
2:57
2."21"Joel Little3:05
3."Under / Over"
  • Abrams
  • Jack Karaszewski
  • Henry Kwapis
  • Carol Ades
  • Slatkin
  • Kwapis
  • Karaszewski
  • Slatkin
2:22
4."Tehe"
  • Abrams
  • Slatkin
  • Stack
  • Eli Teplin
  • Slatkin
  • Stack
2:43
5."I Miss You, I'm Sorry"
  • Abrams
  • Aarons
Slatkin2:48
6."Long Sleeves"
  • Abrams
  • Slatkin
Slatkin3:38
7."Minor"
  • Slatkin
  • Blanco
2:41
Total length:20:40

Personnel

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  • Gracie Abrams – lead vocals (all tracks), songwriting (all tracks)
  • Blake Slatkin – production (1, 3–7), songwriting (1, 3–4, 6–7)
  • Jim-E Stack – production (1, 3), songwriting (1, 3), drum programming (1, 4), bass (4)
  • Joel Little – production (2), songwriting (2)
  • Jack Karaszewski – production (3), songwriting (3)
  • Henry Kwapis – production (3), songwriting (3)
  • Sarah Aarons – songwriting (2, 5)
  • Carol Ades – songwriting (3, 5)
  • Eli Teplin – songwriting (4), keyboard (4)
  • Benny Blanco – production (7), songwriting (7)
  • Rob Moose – strings (5), cello (6), piano (6), viola (6), violin (6)

Charts

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Chart performance for Minor
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Physical Singles (OCC)[6] 45
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[7] 73

Release history

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Release history and formats for Minor
Region Date Format(s) Label
Various July 14, 2020 Interscope

References

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  1. ^ Graves, Shahlin (July 15, 2020). "Must-listen: Gracie Abrams releases debut 'minor' EP + 'Friend' music video". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Krol, Charlotte (July 15, 2020). "Gracie Abrams - 'Minor' EP review". NME. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Graves, Shahlin (July 1, 2020). "Gracie Abrams to release 'Minor' on July 14". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Karmo, Lauren. "Gracie Abrams is one to watch with heartbreaking EP 'minor'". The Oakland Post. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Abrams, Gracie (July 20, 2021). "I'VE MISSED YOU, I'M SORRY!!!!! can't wait to hug wtf …………".
  6. ^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "Gracie Abrams Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.