When Facing the Things We Turn Away From
| When Facing the Things We Turn Away From | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 13 August 2021 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 43:35 |
| Label | Sony Australia |
| Producer | Sammy Witte |
| Singles from When Facing the Things We Turn Away From | |
When Facing the Things We Turn Away From is the debut studio album from Australian singer-songwriter Luke Hemmings, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. The album was preceded by three singles and released on 13 August 2021.[6]
The album was announced on 30 June 2021 alongside lead single "Starting Line".[7] The project was co-written and produced by Sammy Witte. Hemmings described the album as "a project that grew out of a year of enforced stillness", and described it as a place of reflection on the past ten years of his life spent working and touring with 5 Seconds of Summer. [8]
Reception[]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 8/10[9] |
Tanyel Gumushan from Clash said "When Facing the Things We Turn Away From is self-assured and confident. It is built on the foundations of classic rock songs, written on acoustic guitars and keys and follows the fool-proof formulas that has an unstoppable emotional pull... It's as though his strings have been cut and as a musician, Luke is moving freely for the first time."[9]
Track listing[]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Starting Line" | Luke Hemmings, Sammy Witte | 4:30 |
| 2. | "Saigon" | Hemmings, Witte | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Motion" | Hemmings, Witte | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Place in Me" | Hemmings, Witte | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Baby Blue" | Sierra Deaton, Hemmings, John Hill, Witte | 3:43 |
| 6. | "Repeat" | Hemmings, Witte | 3:32 |
| 7. | "Mum" | Hemmings, Witte | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Slip Away" | Hemmings, Witte | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Diamonds" | Hemmings, Hill, Witte | 3:58 |
| 10. | "A Beautiful Dream" | Hemmings | 3:11 |
| 11. | "Bloodline" | Deaton, Hemmings | 2:04 |
| 12. | "Comedown" | Hemmings, Witte | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 43:35 | ||
Charts[]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] | 1 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[11] | 141 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[12] | 64 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[13] | 33 |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV)[14] | 16 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[15] | 13 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[16] | 51 |
| US Billboard 200[17] | 124 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[18] | 1 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[19] | 10 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] | 17 |
References[]
- ^ "Luke Hemmings Starts Solo Career With "Starting Line"". Billboard. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "5SOS' Luke Hemmings releases new psych-rock single "Motion"". NME Australia. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ ""Place in Me" is the New Release from Luke Hemmings". totalntertainment. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ ""Baby Blue" Out Now.