Ashlyn (album)

Ashlyn
Ashlyn
Studio album by Ashe
Released	May 7, 2021
Recorded	2019–2021
Genre	Pop; alternative;
Length	47:03
Label	Mom + Pop
Producer	Leroy Clampitt
Ashe chronology
Singles from Ashlyn
	"Moral of the Story"; Released: February 14, 2019; "Save Myself"; Released: July 22, 2020; "Till Forever Falls Apart"; Released: March 2, 2021; "I'm Fine"; Released: April 8, 2021; "When I'm Older"; Released: April 21, 2021; "Me Without You"; Released: May 5, 2021;

Ashlyn is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Ashe. It was released by Mom + Pop Music on May 7, 2021. Its subject matter centers on Ashe's experiences with divorce, emotional abuse, and grief, including the passing of her brother due to an overdose in September 2020.

Composition

Primarily, the album is a pop record, with influences of music from the 1970s, including artist like Carole King, Elton John and Neil Young, as her biggest musical referents. Prior to the release of Ashlyn, Ashe commented that the album is "deeply reflective and honest, full of stories of my experiences with fear and pain and turning those hard things into joy and independence".^[1] Chris DeVille of Stereogum described the album's composition as being "steeped in ornate arrangements and classic sounds".^[2] In an interview with Nylon, Ashe expressed pride in the album's off-kilter sound, embracing the perception of her music as "too pop for alternative and too alternative for pop" as a defining characteristic.^[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[4]

Ashlyn received generally positive reviews from critics. Marcy Donelson of AllMusic praised the album's blend of personal storytelling and '70s pop influences, noting its "considered, sweet spirit" and calling it a debut that feels "both contemporary and out of time".^[4] Jem Aswad of Variety opined that "it's a whale of a debut album from a giant young talent".^[5]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 194 on the US Billboard 200, making it Ashe's second entry on the chart.^[6] It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.^[7]

Track listing

*Ashlyn* track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Till Forever Falls Apart" (with Finneas)	Ashlyn Willson Finneas O'Connell Leroy Clampitt	Big Taste Finneas	3:43
2.	"I'm Fine"	Willson Noah Conrad	Big Taste Conrad	2:16
3.	"Love Is Not Enough"	Willson Taylor Goldsmith Sean Douglas Clampitt	Big Taste	3:09
4.	"When I'm Older"	Willson Douglas Clampitt	Big Taste	2:50
5.	"Me Without You"	Willson Casey Smith Clampitt	Big Taste	3:09
6.	"Save Myself"	Willson Michael Pollack Clampitt Jason Evigan	Big Taste Evigan	3:44
7.	"Taylor"	Willson Adam Melchor Clampitt	Big Taste	2:48
8.	"Not Mad Anymore"	Willson Douglas Clampitt	Big Taste	3:43
9.	"Always"	Willson Clampitt	Big Taste	3:35
10.	"Moral of the Story"	Willson Smith Conrad O'Connell	Finneas Conrad	3:21
11.	"Serial Monogamist"	Willson Jenna Andrews Clampitt	Big Taste	3:08
12.	"Ryne's Song"	Willson Clampitt	Big Taste	4:01
13.	"Kansas"	Willson Tobias Jesso Jr. Clampitt	Big Taste	4:17
14.	"Moral of the Story" (featuring Niall Horan) (bonus track)	Willson Smith Conrad O'Connell Niall Horan	Finneas Conrad	3:19
Total length:				47:03

Charts

Chart performance for *Ashlyn*
Chart (2021)	Peak position
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)^[8]	95
US Billboard 200^[9]	194
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)^[7]	2
US Independent Albums (Billboard)^[10]	31
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)^[11]	18

References

^ Murray, Robin (April 8, 2021). "Ashe Confirms Debut album 'Ashlyn'". Clash. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
^ DeVille, Chris (May 10, 2021). "Ashe Seems Far Too Self-Assured To Care Whether You Think She's Corny". Stereogum. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
^ Wang, Steffanee (August 6, 2021). "Ashe Wants to Manifest a Friendship with Addison Rae". Nylon. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Ashlyn — Ashe". AllMusic. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
^ Aswad, Jem (May 7, 2021). "Ashe's 'Ashlyn' Is an Eccentric and Effervescent Debut Album From a Giant Young Talent". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
^ "Billboard 200 Charts". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. May 22, 2021. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Ashe Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
^ "2021 19-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. May 14, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
^ "Ashe Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
^ "Ashe Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
^ "Ashe Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.

[1] Murray, Robin (April 8, 2021). "Ashe Confirms Debut album 'Ashlyn'". Clash. Retrieved May 18, 2021.

[2] DeVille, Chris (May 10, 2021). "Ashe Seems Far Too Self-Assured To Care Whether You Think She's Corny". Stereogum. Retrieved July 3, 2022.

[3] Wang, Steffanee (August 6, 2021). "Ashe Wants to Manifest a Friendship with Addison Rae". Nylon. Retrieved June 13, 2025.

[AllMusic-4] "Ashlyn — Ashe". AllMusic. Retrieved June 16, 2021.

[5] Aswad, Jem (May 7, 2021). "Ashe's 'Ashlyn' Is an Eccentric and Effervescent Debut Album From a Giant Young Talent". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2021.

[6] "Billboard 200 Charts". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. May 22, 2021. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved June 14, 2025.

[Heatseekers-7] "Ashe Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

[8] "2021 19-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. May 14, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.

[ac_Billboard200_Ashe-9] "Ashe Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.

[ac_BillboardIndependent_Ashe-10] "Ashe Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.

[ac_BillboardAlternative_Ashe-11] "Ashe Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.

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