The Future and the Past

Natalie Prass revealed on May 1, 2017, the she had finished writing her second studio album, with the help of singer-songwriter and producer Matthew E.

[15] On February 26, 2018, Prass announced the release of her second studio album, along with the first single "Short Court Style".

[15] Olivia Horn of Pitchfork described the single as "the song’s texture is laid down by a deep-set bass groove, twinkly disco synth, and sampled “woo!”s that puncture every break.

Prass rides a wave of ecstatic vocal harmonies in and out of the chorus, where she sings plainly about a love that conquers all.

[2] Aggregator Album of the Year gave the release a 80 out of 100 based on a critical consensus of 22 reviews.