Go Farther in Lightness
Go Farther in Lightness | ||||
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Studio album by Gang of Youths | ||||
Released | 18 August 2017 | |||
Recorded | November–December 2016[1] | |||
Studio | Sony Music Studios, Sydney | |||
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Length | 77:11 | |||
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Singles from Go Farther in Lightness | ||||
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Go Farther in Lightness is the second studio album by Australian alternative band Gang of Youths. The album was released on 18 August 2017 and debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Charts.[4] It was nominated for 8 awards at the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, winning 4: Album Of The Year, Best Group, Best Rock Album and Producer of the Year (Gang of Youths & Adrian Breakspear).
The album was certified Gold in Australia in February 2018.[5]
Reception
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Rolling Stone Australia | |
The Music AU |
James Clements of Rolling Stone Australia said the album "poetically explores the human experience in all its bleakness and triumph, confusion and clarity, heartbreak and joyousness" adding it's a "remarkable odyssey of an album that’ll engulf you, leaving a bewildered smile on your face, a tear in your eye and a heart that’s full." [6] Jessica Dale of The Music AU called the album "something special" and stated "Listen to Go Farther in Lightness in its entirety; it is phenomenal and deserves nothing less than that."[7] Stack Magazine said "Each song builds expertly, and tempos sway like tides. Parts will make you throw a defiant fist in the air and in other moments, sombre reflection is only appropriate. [David] Le’aupepe’s emotional vocal is each track’s initial attraction, but what really shines is the intricate instrumental detail."[8] Triple J called the album "A stirring collection of music that places Gang of Youths another rank higher in the echelons of Aussie rock bands".[1]
Three of the album's tracks were voted into the top ten in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2017: "Let Me Down Easy" at #2, "The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows" at #5, and "What Can I Do if the Fire Goes Out?" at #10. The only other artists to achieve this feat are Powderfinger in 2003 and Chet Faker in 2014.
Track listing
All tracks written by David Le’aupepe.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Fear and Trembling" | 6:03 |
2. | "What Can I Do if the Fire Goes Out?" | 4:56 |
3. | "Atlas Drowned" | 4:31 |
4. | "Keep Me in the Open" | 5:57 |
5. | "L'imaginaire" | 1:30 |
6. | "Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane" | 7:33 |
7. | "Go Farther in Lightness" | 1:48 |
8. | "Achilles Come Down" | 7:02 |
9. | "Persevere" | 4:33 |
10. | "Le symbolique" | 3:51 |
11. | "Let Me Down Easy" | 5:19 |
12. | "The Heart is a Muscle" | 5:24 |
13. | "Le réel" | 2:22 |
14. | "The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows" | 5:52 |
15. | "Our Time is Short" | 5:17 |
16. | "Say Yes to Life" | 5:13 |
Total length: | 74:49 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] | 1 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2017) | Position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] | 44 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[11] | Gold | 35,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
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Australia | 18 August 2017[12][13] | Mosy Recordings / Sony Music Australia | 88985442992 | |
7 September 2017[14] | Vinyl | Sony Music Australia | 88985443011 |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Gang Of Youths - Go Farther In Lightness". ABC. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- 1 2 http://www.allmusic.com/album/go-farther-in-lightness-mw0003099421
- ↑ "What Can I Do if the Fire Goes Out?". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ↑ "ARIA Chart Watch #460". auspOp. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- 1 2 Clements, James (17 August 2017). "Gang of Youths Go Farther In Lightness". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- 1 2 Dale, Jessica (14 August 2017). "Gang Of Youths - Go Farther In Lightness". The Music AU. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ↑ "Gang of Youths, 'Go Farther in Lightness' review". Stack. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Gang of Youths – Go Farther in Lightness". Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ↑ "ARIA End of Year Albums 2017". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ↑ "CD Go Farther In Lightness (Album)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ↑ "Go Farther in Lightness by Gang of Youths on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- ↑ "Vinyl Go Farther In Lightness (Limited JB Hi-Fi Exclusive 180gm Clear With Red Marbling Vinyl) (Album)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 27 August 2017.