Mercurial World

Mercurial World
Standard edition cover
Studio album by Magdalena Bay
Released	October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)
Genre	Synth-pop electronic pop
Length	46:05
Label	Luminelle
Producer	Magdalena Bay
Magdalena Bay chronology
A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling (2020) Mercurial World (2021) Mini Mix, Vol. 3 (2023)
Singles from Mercurial World
"Chaeri" Released: June 30, 2021 "Secrets (Your Fire)" Released: August 11, 2021 "You Lose!" Released: September 15, 2021 "Hysterical Us" Released: October 5, 2021

Mercurial World is the debut studio album by the American musical duo Magdalena Bay, released on October 8, 2021, through Luminelle Recordings. Developed for two years, Mercurial World was written, produced, and recorded by both members of the duo, Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin; additionally, the former provided the lead vocals, while the latter handled the mixing and mastering.

The 14-track album has been labeled as synth-pop and electronic pop, with synthesizers and drums as a predominant part of its production. Lyrically, the album centers on a theory about the passage of time and existence, while also leaning to themes of relationships, technology, and evolution.

The album was promoted with four singles, Magdalena Bay's first headlining concert tour, and additionally supported by conceptual visuals with retro and Y2K aesthetics. Upon its release, Mercurial World received mostly positive reviews from music critics; most of them praised its production and styles, while the less enthusiastic reviewers criticized the lyricism. Commercially, it reached two secondary Billboard charts in the United States. A 28-track deluxe edition was released on September 23, 2022, and included remixes by Cecile Believe and Danny L Harle, as well as fan-made voicemails.