Under the Sun (L.A.B. song)

"Under the Sun" is a country rock song by New Zealand band L.A.B., released as a single from their album L.A.B. V in December 2021. The song was a commercial success, debuting at number 12 in New Zealand, and becoming the 35th most successful song of 2022 in the country.

"Under the Sun"
Single by L.A.B.
from the album L.A.B. V
Released17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)[1]
Genrecountry rock[2]
Length4:52
LabelLoop Recordings Aot(ear)oa
Songwriter(s)Brad Kora
Producer(s)Brad Kora
L.A.B. singles chronology
"Mr Reggae"
(2021)		 "Under the Sun"
(2021)		 "Real Ones"
(2022)

Background and composition

The song was written in mid-2021,[3] by band member Brad Kora, who also produced the track. The song was debuted by the band as a part of their 2021 tour.[4]

Release

The song was released as a single by L.A.B. on 17 December 2021, on the same day as the album L.A.B. V was released.[1]

Critical reception

Alex Behan of Stuff felt "blow[n] away" by the track, feeling that it was like a song released by a different band. Behan praised the song as "perfectly structured, with just a tinge of country twang that sounds like it could have existed forever."[5] Tim Gruar of Ambient Light Blog gave the song a mixed review, feeling it was a middle of the road track.[2]

Credits and personnel
  • A Adams-Tamatea – bass
  • M Gregory – organ, piano
  • B Kora – drums, lyrics, percussion, producer, songwriting
  • S Kora – acoustic guitar
  • L.A.B. – arrangement
  • J Shadbolt – backing vocals, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, lead vocals

Charts

Certifications
Certifications and sales for "Under the Sun"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] Platinum 30,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "L.A.B. - Under The Sun". Mai FM. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  2. Gruar, Tim. "Album Review: L.A.B – V". Ambient Light Blog. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  3. Illingworth, Sarah (16 December 2021). "L.A.B ready to rock the nation with one of summer's biggest tours". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  4. "L.A.B Remain The Kiwi Kings Of Summer With New Song 'Under The Sun'". More FM. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  5. Behan, Alex (6 February 2022). "V: Right on cue, L.A.B. deliver another tight collection of people-pleasing pop". Stuff. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  6. "L.A.B. – Under the Sun". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  7. "Top Selling Singles of 2022". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  8. "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
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