A Still Heart
A Still Heart is the second compilation album from New Zealand electronic music band The Naked and Famous. The album was released on 2 March 2018 in Australia and New Zealand,[1][2] and 9 March in the United States.[3] It features acoustic performances of several of the songs from previous studio albums.[4]
A Still Heart | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | 2 March 2018 | |||
Studio | Preston | |||
Genre | Acoustic | |||
Length | 39:15 | |||
Label | Island | |||
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The Naked and Famous chronology | ||||
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Background
After touring in support of Simple Forms, their third studio album, the ensemble returned to Los Angeles to begin an acoustic project.[5] In September 2017, the ensemble released the title track "A Still Heart", a portmanteau of songs "A Stillness" and "Hearts Like Ours". "Punching in a Dream" was released at the end of 2017.[6] In February 2018, the band announced the release date for the compilation.[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Thom Powers, Alisa Xayalith & Aaron Short, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "A Still Heart" | 3:50 | |
2. | "Punching in a Dream" (Stripped) | 3:28 | |
3. | "Last Forever" (Stripped) |
| 3:50 |
4. | "All of This" (Stripped) | 4:01 | |
5. | "Girls Like You" (Stripped) | 4:14 | |
6. | "Higher" (Stripped) |
| 4:02 |
7. | "I Kill Giants" (Stripped) |
| 4:05 |
8. | "No Way" (Stripped) | 4:30 | |
9. | "Teardrop" (Stripped) | 3:26 | |
10. | "Young Blood" (Stripped) | 3:49 | |
Total length: | 39:15 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from digital booklet.[1][2]
- Ken Andrews – mixing
- Bradley Hale – artwork
- Joel Kefali – artwork
- Joe LaPorta – mastering
- The Naked and Famous – producer, performer
- Thomas Powers – producer
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Format | Ref. |
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New Zealand | 2 March 2018 | Island | Digital download | [1] |
Australia | [2] | |||
Canada | 9 March 2018 | Somewhat Damaged | [8] | |
Germany | [9] | |||
United Kingdom | [10] | |||
United States | [11] |
References
- "A Still Heart". iTunes Store (NZ). Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- "A Still Heart". iTunes Store (AU). Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- Patterson, Adreon (18 January 2018). "The Naked and Famous Announce March Release Date for A Still Heart". Paste. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- Vallejo-Lopez, Abdiel (8 January 2018). "The Naked and Famous Announce New Album A Still Heart". Paste. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- Duffy, Mike. "The Naked and Famous' Alisa Xayalith on Creating with the Acoustic Guitar". Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- Manders, Hayden (15 December 2017). "Listen To The Naked And Famous' Acoustic Version Of "Punching In A Dream"". Nylon. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- Kitts, Natasha (8 February 2018). "The Naked And Famous Announce 'A Still Heart' Acoustic Album". CIND-FM. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- "A Still Heart". iTunes Store (CA). Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- "A Still Heart". iTunes Store (DE). Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- "A Still Heart". iTunes Store (UK). Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- "A Still Heart". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved 9 March 2018.