Ariana Grande has released petal (The Complete Live Album), a 12-track live companion to her latest studio album. The iTunes-exclusive release features concert versions of every song on petal, including a rehearsal recording of “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” following the conclusion of Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour.
Key Takeaways
- Ariana Grande released petal (The Complete Live Album) on Sept. 8.
- The iTunes-exclusive album contains live versions of all 12 petal tracks.
- “Hate That I Made You Love Me” appears in a version recorded during a tour rehearsal.
- Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour ended in London on Sept. 1.
- Petal debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after its July release.
Ariana Grande Releases the Complete Petal Live Album
Ariana Grande released petal (The Complete Live Album) on Sept. 8 as an iTunes exclusive, giving listeners live recordings of the 12 songs from her latest studio album. The release follows the conclusion of Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour on Sept. 1.
Grande previously released Petal as her eighth studio album in July. The album contains 12 tracks, including “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” which was released as its lead single before the full record became available.
The live album contains performances of every track from petal, including “Kiss Me,” “Petal,” “Stay,” “Oh Well,” “Big Feelings,” “Freak” and “Warning Signs.” It also includes live versions of “Like I Do,” “Never Get Over Me,” “Bad Thing (Bunny Hop)” and “Nowhere, Nobody.”
Grande announced the live release in an early-morning post on Sept. 8. The project serves as a live counterpart to the studio album, using concert recordings rather than introducing a separate set of new studio songs.
The release follows the final performance of the Eternal Sunshine tour in London on Sept. 1. The tour provided the performances used for the live collection, connecting the new album directly to Grande’s recent concert schedule.
Petal Tracks Receive New Live Versions
The Petal live album includes all 12 songs from the studio record rather than selecting only individual concert performances. That makes the release a complete live counterpart to the original album.
Among the tracks receiving live versions are “Kiss Me,” “Petal,” “Stay,” “Oh Well” and “Big Feelings.” The release also contains live performances of “Freak” and “Warning Signs.”
The remaining tracks represented on the live album include “Like I Do,” “Never Get Over Me,” “Bad Thing (Bunny Hop)” and “Nowhere, Nobody.” Together with the other recordings, those performances account for the full 12-track petal tracklist.
The live recordings give each song a concert version while retaining the same song selection as the studio album. Grande had previously performed the title track “Petal” during an a cappella performance in Montreal before the studio album’s release.
The complete live project therefore keeps the focus on the songs introduced through petal. The new versions document those tracks as performances connected to Grande’s tour rather than as a separate studio project.
Grande released petal in July, and the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 295,000 total album-equivalent units earned.
“Hate That I Made You Love Me” Features a Rehearsal Recording
“Hate That I Made You Love Me” is included on petal (The Complete Live Album) in a version recorded during a rehearsal for Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour.
The song served as the lead single for petal before the full album arrived. Grande had also incorporated the track into the tour setlist, giving audiences an opportunity to hear the new material in a live setting.
The version on the live album differs from the other concert recordings because it comes from a rehearsal. It remains part of the 12-track collection while documenting a performance made during preparation for the tour.
The inclusion of the rehearsal recording means the complete live album does not consist solely of recordings captured during public concerts. It also contains material from the preparation behind Grande’s tour performances.
The track provides a separate recording of one of the songs that established the Petal album cycle. Grande’s earlier album rollout began with the single before the complete studio project was released in July.
The live collection now adds another version of the song without changing its place within the 12-track petal sequence.
The Release Follows the Eternal Sunshine Tour
Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour concluded Sept. 1 with her final show in London. The completion of the tour preceded the release of petal (The Complete Live Album) by one week.
The tour had included performances of Grande’s earlier catalog as well as material connected with Petal. The lead single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” had already been added to the setlist during the tour’s run.
The tour’s earlier schedule included North American performances before the final London show.
The live album follows that concert schedule with recordings of the petal material performed during the tour. The collection gives those performances a dedicated album format after the tour ended.
The release was made available as an iTunes exclusive. Its digital format means the live recordings were issued as a dedicated album rather than as a single performance or a limited selection of tracks.
Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour was originally tied to her previous studio album before Petal became the focus of her latest recording cycle. The tour eventually incorporated the new material, including the Petal title track and lead single.
Petal Previously Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Grande’s petal studio album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after its July release. The album recorded 295,000 total album-equivalent units for its debut.
The studio album’s 12-song tracklist is reproduced in live form on petal (The Complete Live Album). The live release therefore covers the same complete song set rather than expanding the project with additional studio tracks.
The new album includes “Kiss Me,” “Petal,” “Stay,” “Oh Well,” “Big Feelings,” “Freak,” “Warning Signs,” “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” “Like I Do,” “Never Get Over Me,” “Bad Thing (Bunny Hop)” and “Nowhere, Nobody.”
The live versions document the songs as performed during the tour, while “Hate That I Made You Love Me” comes from a rehearsal recording. Those recordings provide the complete 12-song live counterpart to Grande’s studio album.
The live release follows the studio album’s July debut and the completion of Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour. Together, the two releases provide studio and live versions of the same 12-song project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ariana Grande’s new live album called?
Ariana Grande’s new live album is titled petal (The Complete Live Album). It contains live versions of the songs from her latest studio album, petal.
How many tracks are on Ariana Grande’s Petal live album?
The live album contains 12 tracks. Each song from the petal studio album is represented.
Where was Ariana Grande’s Petal live album released?
petal (The Complete Live Album) was released as an iTunes exclusive. Grande announced the release on Sept. 8.
Which Petal song was recorded during a rehearsal?
“Hate That I Made You Love Me” appears in a version recorded during a rehearsal for Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour.
When did Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour end?
Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour ended Sept. 1 with her final show in London.
