Confidence (Ocean Alley song)
"Confidence" is a song recorded by Australian rock group Ocean Alley. It was released on 6 February 2018 as the third single from the group's second studio album, Chiaroscuro (2018). The single was certified platinum in Australia in 2019.
"Confidence" | ||||
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Single by Ocean Alley | ||||
from the album Chiaroscuro | ||||
Released | 6 February 2018[1] | |||
Length | 4:13 | |||
Label | Ocean Alley | |||
Songwriter(s) | Baden Donegal Angus Goodwin Nic Blom Lach Galbraith Mitch Galbraith Tom O'Brien [2] | |||
Ocean Alley singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Confidence" on YouTube |
Upon release of the album, Ocean Alley rhythm guitarist Mitch Galbraith said of "Confidence": "We knew we were on to something when we were writing that one, it was different to a lot of our stuff we’d done up to that point. It felt cool for us."[3]
The song was voted number 1 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2018.[4]
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for Song of the Year.[5] It was also nominated for Rock of the Year at the APRA Music Awards of 2019.[6]
Reception
Esther Triffitt of Amnplify wrote: "'Confidence' oozes an addictive groove, driven by a dragging wah-wah pedal, accompanied by a video packed with the nerves of first-time rollerskating, and the dreaded falls." She added: "With catchy lyrics and a recognisable chorus, 'Confidence' is likely to become a crowd favourite".[7]
Emma Salisbury from The Music said "'Confidence' presents a whomping bass line that intertwines the track's tight marriage of hoarse electric guitar and straight drums, through a laid-back, funky groove. Vocals drenched in harmony echo through a gradual build of synths into perfectly placed hypnotic motifs creating an elaborate, electric soundscape."[8]
Music video
The song's music video was directed and produced by Tyler Bell and released on 5 February 2018.[9]
Charts
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 |
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Australia | 6 February 2018[1] | Ocean Alley |
References
- "Confidence – Single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- "Ocean Alley have become more confident with the making of Chiaroscuro". The Herald. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Hottest 100 2018". Triple J. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- "ARIA Awards: 2019 ARIA Awards Nominated Artists Revealed". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- "2019 APRA Awards nominees announced". Noise11. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- "OCEAN ALLEY 'Confidence' (Single Review) Reviewer: Esther Triffitt". Amnplify. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Ocean Alley / Chiaroscuro". The Music. March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Ocean Alley – Confidence (Official Video)". 5 February 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019 – via YouTube.
- "Ocean Alley – Confidence". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.