Song review: CMAT - Aw, Shoot!

Aw, Shoot! has been described as an **alluring country bop** that criss-crosses between something personal and an oblique reference to the hit show *Emily in Paris*. Crafted in the French capital, it's noted for being an **addictive slice of off-piste pop-fuelled Americana**, with more than a little wine in its veins³.

CMAT, the Irish country-pop artist, has shared that the song came about during a challenging songwriting period in Paris. She mentioned drinking three bottles of wine a day and experiencing a bit of a creative block until an accidental encounter with an American girl who mistook her for someone else. This incident, reminiscent of a plot point in *Emily in Paris*, helped her break through the block and resulted in the creation of "Aw, Shoot!"².

The song has been well-received and is part of CMAT's journey following her sophomore album *Crazymad, For Me*. It's a testament to her unique approach to music and storytelling¹²³.

Sources

(1) https://www.clashmusic.com/news/cmat-returns-with-new-single-aw-shoot/

(2) https://www.stereogum.com/2262489/cmat-aw-shoot/music/

(3) https://www.dansendeberen.be/2024/05/08/nieuwe-single-cmat-aw-shoot/

(4) https://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/cmat/aw-shoot/

(5) https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/951490-cmat-aw-shoot.php