Simple, Sweet, and Smiling is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Kacy Hill. It was released independently on October 15, 2021.[3] It was preceded by the singles "Seasons Bloom", and "Easy Going". The album was made primarily in collaboration with her then-partner Jim-E Stack, and John Carroll Kirby, collaborating also with Eli Teplin, Ariel Rechtshaid, Mk.gee, and Ethan Gruska.
Background and release
Hill released two singles in support of the album: "Seasons Bloom" on August 27, 2021,[4] and "Easy Going" on September 24, 2021.[5] She released a music video for "Easy Going" on October 27, 2021.[6]
Hill embarked on her first headlining tour, the Simple, Sweet and Selfish Tour, in support of the album, as well as its predecessor.
In late February 2022, Hill unveiled a demo album available for consumption via the NFT-based music platform, Catalog.[8]
Critical reception
Peter Piatkowski of PopMatters praised the album for "Hill’s sharp, forthright lyrics and the lovely soundscape she’s created with her producers work to make an incredible album of stirring pop tunes that display an artist’s emotional vulnerability – and the strength she possesses to share it."[2] Writing for Pitchfork, Cat Zhang wrote that the album was charming despite its heavy themes.[1]
