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|released = May 19<sup>th</sup>, 2014
 
|released = May 19<sup>th</sup>, 2014
 
|recorded = 2013-2014
 
|recorded = 2013-2014
|genre = Indie pop • alternative pop
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|genre = Indie pop • Alt-pop • Alternative
 
|length = 16:07
 
|length = 16:07
 
|label = [[Atlantic Records]]<br>[[Warner/Chappell Music]]
 
|label = [[Atlantic Records]]<br>[[Warner/Chappell Music]]
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"'''Dollhouse'''", originally titled "'''The Dollhouse'''"<ref>[[File:CB886E35-03AB-416E-8A7E-93470FB0313F.jpg|thumb]]
 
"'''Dollhouse'''", originally titled "'''The Dollhouse'''"<ref>[[File:CB886E35-03AB-416E-8A7E-93470FB0313F.jpg|thumb]]
 
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</ref><ref>[[File:9BD04ED3-6949-4ED9-BB3F-826DF63D1B07.png|thumb]]
</ref>, is the debut extended play (EP) by [[Melanie Martinez]]. It was released on May 19<sup>th</sup>, 2014.
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</ref>, is the debut EP by [[Melanie Martinez]]. It was released on May 19<sup>th</sup>, 2014.
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== Background==
 
== Background==
 
Following the release of the EP, the ''[[Dollhouse Tour]]'' began. The tour was centered around the EP, along with other songs that were supposed to be on ''[[Cry Baby (Album)|Cry Baby]].'' Two additional legs of the tour were later added. After the third leg, she was the opening act for [[Lindsey Stirling]]'s ''[[Music Box Tour]]''.
 
Following the release of the EP, the ''[[Dollhouse Tour]]'' began. The tour was centered around the EP, along with other songs that were supposed to be on ''[[Cry Baby (Album)|Cry Baby]].'' Two additional legs of the tour were later added. After the third leg, she was the opening act for [[Lindsey Stirling]]'s ''[[Music Box Tour]]''.
   
 
==Theme==
 
==Theme==
The EP tells the story of a girl dealing with her family and love story that doesn't turn out right. The first song, "[[Dollhouse (Song)|Dollhouse]]", sets the backstory of the main character, who lives in a dysfunctional family that hides under an outwardly "perfect look". The EP explores mature subjects that are disguised under innocent themes. "[[Carousel (Song)|Carousel]]" uses a carnival and carousel to express the state of loving someone while being trapped in a one-sided relationship, where the love interest is unattainable. "[[Dead to Me]]" is the aftermath of "Carousel", showing Melanie trying to get rid of that person from her life by killing them in her mind. "[[Bittersweet Tragedy]]" sums up their relationship, where the sweet moments constantly overshadowed the dysfunction. <br />
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The EP tells the story of a girl dealing with her family and boyfriend, which doesn't turn out the way she wants it to. The first song, "[[Dollhouse (Song)|Dollhouse]]", sets the backstory of the main character, who lives in a dysfunctional family that hides under an outwardly "perfect look". The EP explores mature subjects that are disguised under innocent themes. "[[Carousel (Song)|Carousel]]" uses a carnival and carousel to express the state of loving someone while being trapped in a one-sided relationship, where the love interest is unattainable. "[[Dead to Me]]" is the aftermath of "Carousel", showing Melanie trying to get rid of that person from her life by figuratively killing them and forgetting about them. "[[Bittersweet Tragedy]]" sums up their relationship, where the sweet moments constantly overshadowed the dysfunction. <br />
   
 
==Vinyl==
 
==Vinyl==
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
   
*The art cover and track list photo were finalized on May 2<sup>nd</sup>, 2014.
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*The cover art and track list photos were finalized on May 2<sup>nd</sup>, 2014.
 
**The EP's cover was also shot by Melanie herself.
 
**The EP's cover was also shot by Melanie herself.
 
* The EP was not available in most countries outside of North America, which prompted Melanie to release ''[[Pity Party (EP)|Pity Party]]'' as an international edition of ''Dollhouse''.
 
* The EP was not available in most countries outside of North America, which prompted Melanie to release ''[[Pity Party (EP)|Pity Party]]'' as an international edition of ''Dollhouse''.
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*The EP was mixed and mastered for the last time on April 8<sup>th</sup>, 2014.<ref>https://twitter.com/oneloveonline/status/453726600237162496</ref>
 
*The EP was mixed and mastered for the last time on April 8<sup>th</sup>, 2014.<ref>https://twitter.com/oneloveonline/status/453726600237162496</ref>
 
**This likely didn't include "Bittersweet Tragedy" as it was produced by Robopop not One Love.
 
**This likely didn't include "Bittersweet Tragedy" as it was produced by Robopop not One Love.
 
*Only 3,000 copies of the vinyl were made.
*The vinyl edition of this EP is sold ranging from $100 to $300 on Amazon and eBay.
 
 
*The CDs of this EP are out of stock on Melanie's website. However, the digital version is still available [https://store.melaniemartinezmusic.com/dollhouse-digital-ep-1.html here].
** Only 3,000 copies of the vinyl were made.
 
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*This EP does not have a clean version despite "Bittersweet Tragedy" and "Dead to Me" having the word 'shit' in them.
** The CDs of this EP are out of stock on Melanie's website. However, the digital version is still available [https://store.melaniemartinezmusic.com/dollhouse-digital-ep-1.html here].
 
*This EP does not have a clean version.
 
 
*The walls in the "[[Milk and Cookies]]" music video look similar to the background of the EP’s cover.
 
*The walls in the "[[Milk and Cookies]]" music video look similar to the background of the EP’s cover.
 
**The same wall is used in the "[[Soap (Song)|Soap]]" part of the "[[Soap (Song)|Soap]]/[[Training Wheels]]" double feature music video.
 
**The same wall is used in the "[[Soap (Song)|Soap]]" part of the "[[Soap (Song)|Soap]]/[[Training Wheels]]" double feature music video.

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You are reading the page dedicated to the EP. You may have been wanting to read about the song or the remix EP with the same name.

"Dollhouse", originally titled "The Dollhouse"[1][2], is the debut EP by Melanie Martinez. It was released on May 19th, 2014.

Background

Following the release of the EP, the Dollhouse Tour began. The tour was centered around the EP, along with other songs that were supposed to be on Cry Baby. Two additional legs of the tour were later added. After the third leg, she was the opening act for Lindsey Stirling's Music Box Tour.

Theme

The EP tells the story of a girl dealing with her family and boyfriend, which doesn't turn out the way she wants it to. The first song, "Dollhouse", sets the backstory of the main character, who lives in a dysfunctional family that hides under an outwardly "perfect look". The EP explores mature subjects that are disguised under innocent themes. "Carousel" uses a carnival and carousel to express the state of loving someone while being trapped in a one-sided relationship, where the love interest is unattainable. "Dead to Me" is the aftermath of "Carousel", showing Melanie trying to get rid of that person from her life by figuratively killing them and forgetting about them. "Bittersweet Tragedy" sums up their relationship, where the sweet moments constantly overshadowed the dysfunction.

Vinyl

There was a limited edition vinyl version of the EP that was released for "Record Store Day". It is colored half pastel pink, half baby blue and the cover has pictures of paper houses on it. It comes with a digital download of the EP. It was also available for sale on Melanie's website. The design of the vinyl is self-described by Melanie as "a light blue cookie dipped in strawberry frosting".

Tracklist

No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Dollhouse" Melanie Martinez, Kinetics & One Love One Love 3:51
2. "Carousel" Martinez, Kinetics & One Love One Love 3:50
3. "Dead to Me" Martinez, Kinetics & One Love One Love 3:30
4. "Bittersweet Tragedy" Martinez, Daniel Omelio Robopop 4:48

Gallery

Dollhouse (EP)/Gallery

Trivia

  • The cover art and track list photos were finalized on May 2nd, 2014.
    • The EP's cover was also shot by Melanie herself.
  • The EP was not available in most countries outside of North America, which prompted Melanie to release Pity Party as an international edition of Dollhouse.
    • However, as of May 6th, 2020, the EP is available digitally in countries outside of North America.
  • The Pity Party EP tracklist is almost exactly the same, except "Pity Party" replaced "Carousel" and "Dollhouse" became the second track.
  • Melanie's favorite song on this EP is "Carousel" because "it is a great example of what the vibe for my album is like. Each song is a childhood theme paired with a more mature and honest subject."
  • The EP was mixed and mastered for the last time on April 8th, 2014.[3]
    • This likely didn't include "Bittersweet Tragedy" as it was produced by Robopop not One Love.
  • Only 3,000 copies of the vinyl were made.
  • The CDs of this EP are out of stock on Melanie's website. However, the digital version is still available here.
  • This EP does not have a clean version despite "Bittersweet Tragedy" and "Dead to Me" having the word 'shit' in them.
  • The walls in the "Milk and Cookies" music video look similar to the background of the EP’s cover.
    • The same wall is used in the "Soap" part of the "Soap/Training Wheels" double feature music video.
  • The doll on the back of the physical copies is a vintage Kewpie Doll.
  • Dollhouse peaked at number four on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.

References

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Dollhouse EP logo
Featured tracks DollhouseCarouselDead To MeBittersweet Tragedy
Characters Cry BabyMomDadBrotherLittle GirlAlphabet Boy
Extras Merchandise
Locations Cry Baby's HouseCarnival
Tour Dollhouse TourDollhouse Tour Part 2Dollhouse Tour Part 3