Age of the Exhibitionist
| Age of the Exhibitionist | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 4, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2024–2025[1] | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 37:58 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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| Singles from Age of the Exhibitionist | ||||
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Age of the Exhibitionist is the second studio album by the American singer Rebecca Black. It was released on September 4, 2026. The album became her first project to chart in any country, charting at number 75 on the UK Album Downloads Chart.
Background
[edit]The song "Miss Delicious" was written shortly after she wrote "Sugar Water Cyanide" for Salvation (2025). The songs "Metamorphia" and “Hot Wet Delirious” were finished a few weeks after she concluded her opening act appearances for Katy Perry's the Lifetimes Tour.[1]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]The album is primarily dance-pop, with elements of hyperpop and R&B.[2] The lyrics discuss themes such as lust and sexuality.[2]
"Michael." originated from a conversation she was having with her producers. "We were in the middle of doing something else and thought what if we switched it up and tried something? I don’t know why, but we got on this tangent of talking about Lady Gaga's fiancé, Michael Polansky", before stating the song started as a joke", Black said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.[3]
"Exhibitionism" includes a drum sample from Mark Van Hoen's ambient band Locust song "Your Selfish Ways". Van Hoen received a composer credit on the track.
Release and promotion
[edit]A tour to promote the album titled "Exhibitionism on Tour" was announced on July 19, 2026, featuring her shows at All Things Go 2026, as well as weekend one of Austin City Limits 2026.[4] The tour dates also included an appearance at the inaugural For You Festival located in Irvine, California and several dates across Canada.[5][6] The album's fourth single, "Anaheim Star", was debuted on Apple Music 1's The Zane Lowe Show.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Beats Per Minute | 61%[8] |
| Paste | C-[9] |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.8/5[2] |
Caleb Robinson of Sputnikmusic wrote that the album lacked "some of the more unique qualities that her past work had" but was "some of Black's finest work to date".[2]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anaheim Star" | Nightfeelings | 2:46 | |
| 2. | "Hot Wet Delirious" |
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| 3:08 |
| 3. | "Exhibitionism" |
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| 3:37 |
| 4. | "Corsetry" |
| ATLGrandma | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Miss Delicious" |
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| 3:21 |
| 6. | "Pistol" |
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| 3:14 |
| 7. | "Backstage Baby Interlude" |
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| 1:38 |
| 8. | "Michael." |
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| 3:32 |
| 9. | "Visions Again" |
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| 3:42 |
| 10. | "Waschesalon" |
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| 3:12 |
| 11. | "Metamorphia" |
| Slush Puppy | 3:35 |
| 12. | "Speakerphone" |
| Nightfeelings | 2:41 |
| Total length: | 37:58 | |||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (Official Charts)[11] | 75 |
Release history
[edit]| Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | Self-released | [12][13] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Irvin, Jack (July 20, 2026). "Rebecca Black Declares Herself an Exhibitionist — but She's 'Taking the Liberty to Redefine' the Concept". People. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 3 4 "Review: Rebecca Black - Age of the Exhibitionist". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Nolfi, Joey (August 4, 2026). "'Friday' singer Rebecca Black reveals song inspired by Lady Gaga's fiancé, Michael Polansky: 'He became the moment'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Rebecca Black announces tour for new LP 'Age of the Exhibitionist'". BrooklynVegan. July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Harrison, Scoop (July 20, 2026). "Rebecca Black Announces 2026 "Exhibitionism on Tour"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Rogers, Karlie (July 20, 2026). "Rebecca Black Announces North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (August 31, 2026). "Rebecca Black Drops 'Anaheim Star', the Final Single From Her Sophomore LP". Complex. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Finlayson, Ray (September 11, 2026). "Album Review: Rebecca Black – Age of the Exhibitionist". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ Robins-Somerville, Grace (September 10, 2026). "Review: Rebecca Black, 'Age of the Exhibitionist'". Paste Magazine. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Age of the Exhibitionist / Rebecca Black / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 11/9/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ Black, Rebecca (September 4, 2026). "Age of the Exhibitionist". Retrieved August 31, 2026 – via Apple Music.
- ↑ Black, Rebecca (September 4, 2026). "Age of the Exhibitionist vinyl (metallic gold)". Archived from the original on July 24, 2026. Retrieved July 24, 2026 – via Rebeccablack.co.