Go Farther in Lightness
Go Farther in Lightness | ||||
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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).
At the J Awards of 2017, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[5]
The album was certified Gold in Australia in February 2018.[6]
Reception[]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Rolling Stone Australia | [7] |
The Music AU | [8] |
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."[7] 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."[8] 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."[9] 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 are 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)[10] | 1 |
Year-end charts[]
Chart (2017) | Position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 44 |
Chart (2018) | Position |
Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] | 39 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue | Ref. |
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Australia | 18 August 2017 | Mosy Recordings / Sony Music Australia | 88985442992 | [14][15] | |
7 September 2017 | LP | Sony Music Australia | 88985443011 | [16] |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Gang Of Youths - Go Farther In Lightness". ABC. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Go Farther in Lightness - Gang of Youths | Songs, Reviews, Credits".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The J Award 2017". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #460". auspOp. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Clements, James (17 August 2017). "Gang of Youths Go Farther In Lightness". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b 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. 14 August 2017. 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 End of Year Albums 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 June 2020. Album/DVD certifications are on separate sheets.
- ^ "Go Farther in Lightness | JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 18 August 2017. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Go Farther in Lightness by Gang of Youths on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 25 December 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Go Farther in Lightness (Limited JB Hi-Fi Exclusive 180gm Clear with Red Marbling Vinyl) | JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 7 September 2017. Archived from the original on 27 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- 2017 albums
- Gang of Youths albums
- Albums produced by Adrian Breakspear
- Albums produced by Gang of Youths
- ARIA Award-winning albums
- Sony Music Australia albums