It’s been only a few months since Haim unleashed their fourth LP, I Quit, and now the sister-trio is already rewriting the script. On October 17, they quietly (but excitedly) released I Quit (Deluxe Edition) — an expanded version of the album that adds three new tracks to the already bold, emotionally charged original 15.
What’s New: “Tie You Down,” “The Story of Us,” “Even The Bad Times”
The standout from the deluxe drop is “Tie You Down,” a collaboration with Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon) that finds Danielle Haim and Vernon trading lines in a tender duet. The track was co-produced by Danielle, Vernon, and Rostam Batmanglij.
Alongside that come “The Story of Us” and “Even The Bad Times.” The former leans rock-tinged, with punchy guitar and a slightly filtered, enveloping chorus. The latter opens with rhythmic drums and soft strums, building tension without ever erupting into full bombast. Its lyrical core looks back on a past relationship with surprising grace: “even the bad times were good.”
The deluxe tracklist now clocks in at 18 tracks, folding the new songs into the back half of the album.
Why This Matters
On paper, deluxe editions are often reflexive — a way to squeeze a few streams out of leftovers. But in this case, it feels more deliberate.
This edition extends the storytelling arc. I Quit has always been about heartbreak, reclamation, and emotional processing. These three additions feel like epilogues, new perspectives, or small post-credits scenes to what was already a sprawling, messy breakup film.
The Bon Iver feature is more than a name drop — it continues the creative friendship between Danielle and Vernon, who previously teamed up on Sable, fABLE. It also gives listeners a reason to revisit the record with fresh ears, teasing alternate emotional tones and recontextualizing the original tracklist’s pacing.
A Quick Look Back: I Quit as It Stood
Released June 20, 2025, I Quit was co-produced by Danielle Haim and Rostam Batmanglij (with additional help from Buddy Ross) and marked the band’s first full-length in five years.
It arrived with five singles — “Relationships,” “Everybody’s Trying to Figure Me Out,” “Down to Be Wrong,” “Take Me Back,” and “All Over Me” — mapping a terrain of heartbreak, nostalgia, and volatility.
Critics praised the emotional range and bold experimentation, though noted the record could feel uneven in places. Some fans pointed out that in a live setting, I Quit’s songs often shine brighter — the rawness and open dynamics come through more clearly in concert.
Final Thoughts
This deluxe edition feels less like a cash grab and more like an artist’s desire to revisit a chapter before fully turning the page. Haim aren’t just giving us more of the same — they’re expanding their emotional lexicon, offering new footnotes, and deepening the world of I Quit.
If you already loved the original, there’s reward in these additions. And if you were still circling the album, this is your fresh opening.