Adeline (song)
"Adeline" | ||||
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Single by alt-J | ||||
from the album Relaxer | ||||
Released | 24 May 2017 | |||
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Length | 5:50 | |||
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Producer(s) | Charlie Andrew | |||
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"Adeline" is a song by British indie rock band alt-J. It is the sixth track and third single from their third studio album, Relaxer, and was released as a digital single on 24 May 2017 by Infectious Music and Atlantic Records.[1] The song was written by Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton and Thom Sonny Green and produced by Charlie Andrew.[2] The band adapted a melody from the soundtrack to The Thin Red Line by Hans Zimmer, who is credited on the song as a writer.[3] The band described the song's narrative as "a Tasmanian devil falls in love with a woman as he watches her swim."[4]
Composition and lyrics[]
In an interview with NPR, the band said:[5]
This song was written on the road while we were touring our second album. It's about a Tasmanian devil that falls in love with a woman he watches swimming every day. As Adeline swims, she sings the Irish song 'The Auld Triangle', which is a favorite song of ours to sing when we are traveling and/or drinking.
Critical reception[]
"Adeline" received favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. Samantha Lopez of Paste called it a "sweeping five-minute, multi-layered melody packed with classically trained instrumentals and symphonic textures"[6]
Remix[]
The song was remixed by American metallic hardcore band Code Orange and was released as a single on 2 November 2017.[7] It was released alongside a separate single for a remix of the Relaxer track "Hit Me Like That Snare", also remixed by Code Orange.[8]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Adeline" | 5:50 |
Personnel[]
Credits adapted from Tidal[2]
alt-J[]
Additional musicians[]
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Technical[]
Artwork and design[]
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Charts[]
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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UK Indie (OCC)[9] | 38 |
References[]
- ^ Moore, Sam (24 May 2017). "Listen to Alt-J's new song 'Adeline'". NME. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "TIDAL". Listen.tidal.com. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ @gusunger (24 May 2017). "We adapted a melody from his soundtrack to The Thin Red Line" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Geslani, Michelle (24 May 2017). "Alt-J's new song "Adeline" tells the story of a Tasmanian devil who falls in love — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ Boilen, Bob (2 June 2017). "alt-J's 'Relaxer,' Track By Track". NPR. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Lopez, Samantha (24 May 2017). "Listen: Alt-J Release Sweeping New Track, "Adeline"". Paste. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ "TIDAL". Listen.tidal.com. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ "TIDAL". Listen.tidal.com. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
External links[]
- "Adeline" at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
- 2017 singles
- Alt-J songs
- 2017 songs
- Infectious Music singles
- Atlantic Records singles
- Songs written by Thom Sonny Green