Euphoric Sad Songs

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Euphoric Sad Songs
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EP / mini-album by
Raye
Released20 November 2020 (2020-11-20)
Recorded2018–2020[1]
Genre
Length31:06
LabelPolydor
Producer
Raye chronology
Side Tape
(2018) 		Euphoric Sad Songs
(2020) 		Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition)
(2020)
Singles from Euphoric Sad Songs
  1. "Love Me Again"
    Released: 2 August 2019
  2. "Secrets"
    Released: 24 April 2020
  3. "Natalie Don't"
    Released: 10 July 2020
  4. "Love of Your Life"
    Released: 6 November 2020[3][4]
  5. "Regardless"
    Released: 20 November 2020
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian3/5 stars[5]

Euphoric Sad Songs is the debut mini-album[6][7] by British singer-songwriter Raye.[8] It was released on 20 November 2020 through Polydor Records. The album was supported by the singles; "Love Me Again", "Secrets" with Regard, "Natalie Don't", "Love of Your life" and "Regardless" with Rudimental. Promotional single "Please Don't Touch" also preceded the project's release. A remix EP titled Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) was released on 28 December 2020.[9]

Release and promotion[]

In an interview with BBC News in July 2020, Raye initially announced that her fifth EP would be titled, Her Heart Beats in 4/4, and that it would be released later that same year, with the project would be centred around the theme of the "seven stages of grief".[10] Raye disclosed that she wrote the album during each stage of grief and that ultimately the creative process had healed her broken heart. It was also confirmed that the EP would include previously released singles "Love Me Again" and "Please Don't Touch".[11] The album would later be re-titled Euphoric Sad Songs, with it being nine tracks in length.[12] Raye would take to her social medias to announce that she will be hosting a Zoom call on 19 November 2020.[13] The project was officially released on 20 November 2020 alongside its release.[14] On 17 December 2020, MTV premiered a mini documentary which mainly focuses about the process and creation of the album.[15]

Singles[]

In August 2019, Raye released the lead single "Love Me Again". A remix of the song with Jess Glynne was later released on 30 August 2019.[16] The single peaked at Number 55 on the UK Singles Chart and has since been certified Silver.

"Secrets" with Regard was released as the second single on 24 April 2020. The single achieved commercial success in Europe, as well as reaching the top 10 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the UK Dance Chart, as well as later being certified Gold.

"Natalie Don't" was released as the third single on 10 July 2020 and would top the Russian Airplay chart as well as peak at number 35 in Scotland.[17]

"Love of Your Life" was released as the fourth single on 6 November 2020. A music video for the song was premiered on Glamour Magazine's website on 12 November 2020.[18]

"Regardless" with Rudimental was released as the fifth single alongside the release of the album on 20 November 2020. A music video was released on January 8, 2021.

Promotional singles[]

"Please Don't Touch", was released on 13 December 2019 as a promotional single.[19]

Track listing[]

Euphoric Sad Songs track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Love Me Again"
Fred Ball3:18
2."Change Your Mind"
  • Keen
  • Isabella Sjostrand
  • Anton Goransson
Goransson4:00
3."Regardless" (with Rudimental)
3:17
4."Secrets" (with Regard)
2:57
5."Natalie Don't"
  • Keen
  • Hill
  • John Blanda
  • Hill
  • Blanda
3:14
6."All Dressed Up"
4:02
7."Please Don't Touch"
Fraser T Smith3:39
8."Walk on By"
  • Keen
  • Sjostrand
  • Goransson
Goransson3:23
9."Love of Your Life"
  • Keen
  • Sjostrand
  • Goransson
Goransson3:16
Total length:31:12

Charts[]

Chart (2020) Peak
position
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[20] 23
UK Download (OCC)[21] 86

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 20 November 2020
Polydor [22]
Europe 11 December 2020 CD [23]
Various 25 June 2021 LP [24]


Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition)[]

Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition)
EP by
Raye
Released28 December 2020 (2020-12-28)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length13:07
LabelPolydor
Producer
Raye chronology
Euphoric Sad Songs
(2020) 		Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition)
(2020)
Singles from Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition)
  1. "Secrets (MOTi Remix)"
    Released: 8 July 2020
  2. "Natalie Don't (Punctual Remix)"
    Released: 13 August 2020
  3. "Regardless"
    Released: 20 November 2020
  4. "Regardless (Hannah Wants Remix)"
    Released: 18 February 2021

Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) is the first remix EP and fifth overall from British singer-songwriter Raye.[25] The EP was released on 28 December 2020 through Polydor with no prior announcement. The EP features the single "Regardless" and 3 remixes of tracks from the original album. A reissue of the EP was later released in 2021 and includes 2 new remixes of "Love Of Your Life" as well as 3 new remixes of "Regardless".

Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Regardless" (with Rudimental)Rachel Keen
3:17
2."Love of Your Life" (Joel Corry Remix)
  • Keen
  • Isabella Sjostrand
  • Anton Goransson
2:58
3."Natalie Don't" (Punctual Remix)
  • Keen
  • John Hill
  • John Blanda
  • Hill
  • Blanda
  • Punctual
4:16
4."Secrets (MOTi Remix)" (with Regard)
2:35
Total length:13:07
Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) 2021 Reissue
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Regardless" (with Rudimental)Rachel Keen
3:17
2."Regardless" (Hannah Wants Remix)Keen
3:27
3."Regardless" (Liu remix)Keen
  • Liu
  • Punctual
  • Rudimental
  • Ralph[a]
3:37
4."Regardless" (Bhaskar Remix)Keen
  • Bhaskar
  • Punctual
  • Rudimental
  • Ralph]][a]
3:34
5."Love of Your Life" (DES3ETT Remix)
  • Keen
  • Isabella Sjostrand
  • Anton Goransson
  • Goransson
  • DES3ETT
3:02
6."Love of Your Life" (Farfetch'd Remix)
  • Keen
  • Sjostrand
  • Goransson
  • Goransson
  • Farfetch'd
3:42
7."Love of Your Life" (Joel Corry Remix)
  • Keen
  • Isabella Sjostrand
  • Anton Goransson
2:58
8."Natalie Don't" (Punctual Remix)
  • Keen
  • John Hill
  • John Blanda
  • Hill
  • Blanda
  • Punctual
4:16
9."Secrets (MOTi Remix)" (with Regard)
2:35
Total length:30:28

References[]

  1. ^ "RAYE выпустит новый мини-альбом "Euphoric Sad Songs" | WOWone.ru — Новинки музыки (2020)". 5 November 2020.
  2. ^ https://www.nme.com/music-interviews/raye-in-conversation-interview-2825925
  3. ^ "Raye Shares New Disco Anthem "Love of Your Life"". The Line of Best Fit. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Raye Releases The Stunning Video To "Love of Your Life"". Press Party. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  5. ^ Aroesti, Rachel (20 November 2020). "Raye: Euphoric Sad Songs review". The Guardian.
  6. ^ Sharratt, Joe (22 November 2020). "RAYE returns to the limelight with new album Euphoric Sad Songs". Music Talkers - Latest Music News & Artist Exposure. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  7. ^ "RAYE Releases 'Euphoric Sad Songs' Mini Album". CelebMix. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Euphoric Sad Songs by RAYE". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  9. ^ Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition), retrieved 28 December 2020
  10. ^ "How updating Dolly Parton's Jolene helped Raye find her voice". BBC News. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  11. ^ "RAYE reveals how her new EP helped heal her broken heart". uk.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  12. ^ "RAYE shares new disco anthem "Love Of Your Life"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  13. ^ "RAYE on Instagram: "