Loving in Stereo

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Not to be confused with Living in Stereo.

Loving in Stereo
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Studio album by
Jungle
Released13 August 2021
Length40:02
LabelCaiola
ProducerJungle
Jungle chronology
For Ever
(2018) 		Loving in Stereo
(2021)
Singles from Loving in Stereo
  1. "Keep Moving"
    Released: 23 March 2021
  2. "Talk About It"
    Released: 2 June 2021
  3. "Romeo"
    Released: 6 July 2021
  4. "Truth"
    Released: 28 July 2021
  5. "All of the Time"
    Released: 10 August 2021

Loving in Stereo is the third studio album by British electronic band Jungle, released on 13 August 2021 through the group's independent label, Caiola Records.

Loving in Stereo was released three years after their second studio album, For Ever (2018), and is the group's first release to include featured artists, with guest appearances from American rapper Bas and Swiss-Tamil musician Priya Ragu respectively. The album was preceded by five singles: "Keep Moving", "Talk About It", "Romeo", "Truth", and "All of the Time".

Background[]

Loving in Stereo comes three years after the band's second studio album, For Ever (2018).[1] The album additionally marks the first time that Jungle have included featured collaborations on a release, with American rapper Bas and Swiss-Tamil musician Priya Ragu, respectively.[2]

Composition[]

The album as a whole discusses themes of "new beginnings, new love and fighting back against the odds".[2] In an interview discussing the album, frontman Josh Lloyd-Watson stated:

"When we write music there's hope. Maybe today we'll create something that influences people and changes the way they feel. If you can make something that lifts people, that's an amazing feeling."[2]

Release[]

On 16 March 2021, Jungle premiered a trailer for "Loving in Stereo" featuring a vignette of the dancers regularly associated with the collective from previous videos, performing in an abandoned compound or prison.[3] At the time of the trailer's release, it was unclear whether the title was in reference to an upcoming album or a single.[4] On 22 March, the duo confirmed Loving in Stereo would serve as the title of their third studio album, by way of the announcement of the album's first single, "Keep Moving" which premiered via Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1's Hottest Record in the World program on 23 March 2021.[5] Loving in Stereo was released on 13 August 2021 through the group's own independent imprint, Caiola Records.[6] It was made available on CD,[7] LP,[8] digital download, and streaming formats.[9] A blue marbled edition of the album was additionally made available in selected international JB Hi-Fi stores.[10]

Promotion[]

Singles[]

"Keep Moving" was released on 23 March 2021 as the album's lead single. It was premiered on Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World program on BBC Radio 1.[11]

"Talk About It" was released on 2 June 2021 as the second single.[12] It was premiered the same way as its predecessor, on Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World program.[13]

"Romeo", featuring American rapper Bas, was released on 6 July 2021 as the third single. "Romeo" marked the duo's first single with a featured artist.[14]

Tour[]

Alongside the album's announcement, the band additionally released details of an upcoming worldwide tour, scheduled to begin in September 2021.[2]

Track listing[]

Loving in Stereo track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Dry Your Tears"1:20
2."Keep Moving"4:00
3."All of the Time"3:02
4."Romeo" (featuring Bas)2:46
5."Lifting You"2:46
6."Bonnie Hill"3:11
7."Fire"2:45
8."Talk About It"3:24
9."No Rules"2:25
10."Truth"2:51
11."What D'You Know About Me?"2:49
12."Just Fly, Don't Worry"1:48
13."Goodbye My Love" (featuring Priya Ragu)3:14
14."Can't Stop the Stars"3:41
Total length:40:02

Personnel[]

Jungle

  • Josh Lloyd-Watson – vocals, production
  • Tom McFarland – vocals, production

Additional musicians

  • Bas – vocals (4)
  • Priya Ragu – vocals (13)
  • Lydia Kitto – vocals (2–3)

Charts[]

Chart performance for Loving in Stereo
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] 10
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[16] 47
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[16] 5
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[17] 18
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[18] 11
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[19] 18
Irish Albums (OCC)[20] 16
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[21] 18
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 8
UK Albums (OCC)[23] 3
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[24] 1
US Billboard 200[25] 159
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[26] 16
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[27] 15
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[28] 1
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[29] 30

Release history[]

Release history and details for Loving in Stereo
Region Date Format Edition Label Catalogue Ref.
Various 13 August 2021
Standard Caiola Not applicable [9]
Australia 13 August 2021 CD Standard AWAL CAI001CD [7]
New Zealand 13 August 2021 CD Standard AWAL CAI001CD [30]
Australia 13 August 2021 LP Standard AWAL CAI001LP [8]
New Zealand 13 August 2021 LP Standard AWAL CAI001LP [31]
Australia 13 August 2021 LP Blue marbled edition AWAL CAI001LPIND [10]
New Zealand 13 August 2021 LP Blue marbled edition AWAL CAI001LPIND [32]

References[]

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