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 five singles: "Comeback as a Flower", "Casita", "Anybody Can Be In Love", "Apple", and "Golden Mirror". This album features Sen Morimoto, Sleater-Kinney, and Helado Negro. Release and promotion. KAINA announced the album on November 2, 2021, the same day when she released her third single, "Anybody Can Be In Love". She also revealed an upcoming tour with tour dates in North America and in  Europe. The sophomore album was released on March 4, 2022, with a limited vinyl pressing in sun yellow and violet. Singles. On August 9, 2021, KAINA did a cover of "Comeback as a Flower" by Stevie Wonder, with a music video. This cover was considered as the first single of KAINA's second studio album. On September 15, she released the second single of her upcoming album called, "Casita". The third single, "Anybody Can Be In Love", was released with the annoucement of the second studio album. "Apple", was the third single to be released on January 19, 2022. The  latest single, "Golden Mirror", was released two days (March 6, 2022) after the release of "It Was a Home". Tour. It Was a Home Tour is the ongoing concert tour by American singer KAINA, in support of her second studio album "It Was a Home". The tour will be her first headlining concert tour. The North American tour commenced on March 16 and is set to conclude on July 17, 2022. The tour would've included an European leg but it ended up postponed or cancelled due to unknown reasons. American musician Helado Negro is to support on selected dates  on the tour. Critical reception. On her soulful second album that reconciles childhood memories and future dreams, 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 says "you’ll be hard-pressed to find a warmer, more welcoming collection of understated, open-hearted soul music this year".