It Was a Home
It Was a Home is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Kaina, which was released worldwide on March 4, 2022, through City Slang. The album was supported by four singles: "Come Back as a Flower", "Casita", "Anybody Can Be in Love", and "Apple". The album features Sen Morimoto, Sleater-Kinney, and Helado Negro.
Release and promotion
Kaina announced It Was a Home on November 2, 2021, the same day she released her third single, "Anybody Can Be in Love". She also revealed an upcoming tour with tour dates in North America and Europe. The album was released on March 4, 2022, with a limited vinyl pressing in sun yellow and violet.Singles
On August 9, 2021, Kaina released a cover of "Come Back as a Flower" by Stevie Wonder from his album Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" with a music video. This cover was considered the first single of Kaina's second studio album. On September 15, she released the second single, "Casita". The third single, "Anybody Can Be in Love", was released with the announcement of It Was a Home. "Apple" was the final single, released on January 19, 2022. A music video for "Golden Mirror" was released on March 6, 2022.Tour
The It Was a Home Tour was Kaina's concert tour in support of It Was a Home. It was her first headlining concert tour. The North American leg commenced on March 16 and concluded on July 17, 2022. The tour would have included a European leg but it was cancelled for unknown reasons. Helado Negro supported on selected dates on the tour.Reception
Gio Santiago of Pitchfork referred to the album as "a soothing progression from her debut and a soulful ode to the city and the relationships that have nourished KAINA's life".For Loud and Quiet, Sam Walton wrote "you'll be hard-pressed to find a warmer, more welcoming collection of understated, open-hearted soul music this year".