Bewitched (Laufey album)

Bewitched is the second studio album by Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey, released on 8 September 2023 through AWAL. Described by Laufey as "a love album, whether it be a love towards a friend or a lover or life", Bewitched deals with a variety of romantic themes in its songs.

Bewitched
Studio album by
Released8 September 2023 (2023-09-08)
GenreJazz pop
Length48:19 (Original Version) - 61:17 (The Goddess Edition)
LabelAWAL
Producer
  • Laufey
  • Philharmonia Orchestra
  • Spencer Stewart
  • Dan Wilson
Laufey chronology
Everything I Know About Love
(2022)
Bewitched
(2023)
Alternative cover
The Goddess Edition cover
Singles from Bewitched
  1. "From the Start"
    Released: 11 May 2023
  2. "Promise"
    Released: 14 June 2023
  3. "Bewitched"
    Released: 26 July 2023
  4. "California and Me"
    Released: 24 August 2023
Singles from Bewitched: the Goddess Edition
  1. "Goddess"
    Released: 6 March 2024

Musically, Bewitched consists of jazz pop ballads, predominantly written by Laufey and collaborator Spencer Stewart, and produced by the duo along with Philharmonia Orchestra and Dan Wilson. The album was met with acclaim from music critics, who complimented the songs for their modern spin on jazz and nostalgic quality at the same time; Laufey's technical skills were also a subject of praise in the reviews. It won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

Four singles preceded the album: "From the Start", "Promise", "Bewitched" and "California and Me", the first of which marked Laufey's first song to chart on record charts. Bewitched peaked at number two on the Icelandic albums chart and was Laufey's first album to chart in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Additionally, the album topped the Australian Jazz & Blues Albums chart. To support the album, Laufey will embark on a European concert tour in 2024.

On March 6, 2024, Laufey announced the reissue of the album Bewitched: The Goddess Edition, which was preceded by the single "Goddess".

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