Immunity

Immunity
Album artwork
General Information
Title	Immunity
Released	August 2, 2019
Genre	Soft rock Bedroom pop Electropop Indie pop Teen pop
Length	40:39 • 11 Tracks
Format	Streaming • Digital Download • Vinyl • CD
Credits
Artist	Clairo
Co-Writer(s)	Claire Cottrill Rostam Batmanglij
Producer(s)	Claire Cottrill Rostam Batmanglij Peter Cottontale
Label	Fader
Singles
Bags Released: 24 May 2019 Closer to You Released: 27 June 2019 Sofia Released: 26 July 2019

Chronology
Previous	(2018)
Current	(2019)
Next	(2021)

Immunity is the debut album by Claire Cottrill under her current stage name, Clairo. It was released on August 2, 2019 through Fader Label.

Background

After the release of her first mainstream extended play, Diary 001, Clairo released several songs and collaborations. In 2018, she wrote a song for the teen drama film Skate Kitchen, called Heaven. She also collaborated with Cuco and SG Lewis. On February 1, 2019, Clairo was featured on the lead single for Wallows' debut studio album, Nothing Happens. On May 24, 2019, Clairo released the lead single for her álbum Bags and announced the album released for August.

Singles

• The album's lead single, "Bags", was released on May 24, 2019.
• The album's second single, "Closer to You", was released on June 27, 2019.
• The album's third single, "Sofia", was released on July 6, 2019.

24 May 2019
"Bags"

27 Jun 2019
"Closer to You"

26 Jul 2019
"Sofia"

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
AnyDecentMusic?	7.0/10
Metacritic	76/100
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Consequence of Sound	B+
The Guardian
NME
The Observer
Pitchfork	8.0/10
Q
Rolling Stone
Slant Magazine
Uncut	4/10

"Immunity", the debut album of the young viral star Clairo, was generally well received by critics:

According to Pitchfork, she moved beyond the lo-fi bedroom-pop of her early recordings, showing a more mature and developed sound.

Rolling Stone emphasized that the album proved her viral success was no fluke, appreciating the impressive debut LP she made with the help of Rostam Batmanglij.

The Guardian described her songs as from the battlefield of young love, presenting a unique perspective of youthful romance.

Paste Magazine pointed out that Clairo, also known as Claire Cottrill, had been through a lot already, which is reflected in the maturity of her music.

Stereogum highlighted her as a new kind of pop star, standing out in a musical landscape full of false messiahs billing themselves as game-changers.

Theme

"Immunity" explores themes of vulnerability, self-discovery, and personal growth. The album showcases Clairo's evolution as an artist, moving beyond her lo-fi bedroom-pop sound and delving into more introspective and mature songwriting. The lyrics touch on topics such as loneliness, the complexities of relationships, and the challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis. "Immunity" is a starkly vulnerable and inviting album that invites listeners into Clairo's emotional journey.

Track listing

Immunity
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	Alewife	Claire Cottrill	Cottrill, Rostam Batmanglij	3:33
2.	Impossible	Cottrill, Batmanglij	Batmanglij, Peter Cottontale	3:50
3.	Closer to You	Cottrill, Batmanglij	Batmanglij	3:04
4.	North	Cottrill	Cottrill, Batmanglij, Cottontale	3:33
5.	Bags	Cottrill	Cottrill, Batmanglij	4:20
6.	Softly	Cottrill, Batmanglij	Batmanglij	3:05
7.	Sofia	Cottrill, Batmanglij	Batmanglij	3:08
8.	White Flag	Cottrill	Cottrill, Batmanglij	3:01
9.	Feel Something	Cottrill	Batmanglij	2:57
10.	Sinking	Cottrill	Cottrill, Batmanglij	3:10
11.	I Wouldn't Ask You	Cottrill	Cottrill, Batmanglij, Cottontale, Burns Twins, Hayley Briasco	6:56
Total length:				40:39

Outtakes

Main article: List of Unreleased Songs

List

• "Assistance"
• "Caught Me By Surprise"
• "I Want More Time"

Trivia

• Bags was written by Clairo when she was only 17 years old.