Recover (The Naked and Famous album)

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Recover
Studio album by
The Naked and Famous
Released24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
GenreElectropop[1]
Length49:05
Label
  • Somewhat Damaged
  • AWAL
Producer
The Naked and Famous chronology
Simple Forms
(2016) 		Recover
(2020)
Singles from Recover
  1. "Sunseeker"
    Released: 8 November 2019
  2. "Bury Us"
    Released: 16 January 2020
  3. "Come as You Are"
    Released: 26 February 2020
  4. "Death"
    Released: 22 May 2020
  5. "Recover"
    Released: 24 July 2020

Recover is the fourth studio album by New Zealand indie electronic band The Naked and Famous, released on 24 July 2020 by Somewhat Damaged and AWAL.[2]

Background[edit]

"Sunseeker" was released on 8 November 2019 as the lead single from the band's then-upcoming fourth album, along with an accompanying music video.[3] Shore Fire Media stated that the two band members, Thomas Powers and Alisa Xayalith, "embrace transformation whilst remaining authentically true to form on the new single".[4]

On 16 January 2020, "Bury Us" was released as the album's second single. Puah Ziwei of NME stated that the song "captures the energy and essence of their forthcoming record".[5] Laura Johnson of Stereoboard referred to the song as "a club-ready indie-pop track with thoughtful lyrics".[6]

"Come as You Are" was released as the album's third single on 26 February 2020,[7] followed by "Death" on 22 May 2020.[8] The title track was serviced to Australian radio on 24 July 2020 as the fifth single.[9]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[10]

Heran Mamo of Billboard stated that the album has a "main theme of human survival and self-preservation, especially at the hands of another person who could bring you down".[11] Matt Collar of AllMusic described the music as "turning feelings of heartbreak and desire into powerfully relatable pop moments".[10]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Recover"
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
3:04
2."Sunseeker"
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
  • Shadows[a]
3:48
3."Bury Us"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Shadows
3:09
4."Easy"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Oscroft
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
3:53
5."Come as You Are"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Oscroft
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
3:39
6."Everybody Knows"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Oscroft
  • Dani Poppitt
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
3:44
7."Echoes in the Dark"
Powers1:24
8."Well-Rehearsed"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Shadows
3:32
9."Monument"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Shadows
  • Sombear
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
3:36
10."Death"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Shadows
  • Oscroft
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
4:00
11."Count on You"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Oscroft
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
3:33
12."Muscle Memory"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Powers
  • Ryan Shanahan
0:41
13."The Sound of My Voice"
  • Powers
  • McCarthy
3:42
14."(An)aesthetic"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Oscroft
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
3:45
15."Coming Back to Me"
  • Powers
  • Xayalith
  • Oscroft
  • Powers
  • Oscroft
  • Xayalith
  • Tyler Spry
3:35
Total length:49:05

Notes[edit]

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Recover.[12]

Performers[edit]

  • Morgxn – backing vocals (track 1)
  • Chelsea Jade – backing vocals (track 1)
  • Luna Shadows – backing vocals (tracks 1, 11)
  • Dani Poppitt – backing vocals (track 6)
  • Simon Oscroft – backing vocals (track 6)
  • In.Drip. – backing vocals (track 11)

Technical[edit]

  • Thom Powers – production (all tracks)
  • Simon Oscroft – production (tracks 1, 2, 4–6, 9–11, 14, 15); additional production (track 3)
  • Ryan Shanahan – mixing (all tracks); production (track 12)
  • Joe LaPorta – mastering (all tracks)
  • Luna Shadows – additional production (tracks 2, 8); production (track 3); vocal engineering (tracks 4, 13)
  • Sam McCarthy – production (tracks 3, 13)
  • Sombear – additional production (track 8)
  • Alisa Xayalith – production (track 15)
  • Tyler Spry – production (track 15)
  • Dave Trumfio – additional engineering, recording (track 15)

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for Recover
Chart (2020) Peak
position
New Zealand Artist Albums (RMNZ)[13] 19
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[14] 61
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[15] 41
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[16] 92

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cyclone (23 July 2020). "How A 'Tumultuous Period' For The Naked & Famous Resulted In A 'Return To Form'". The Music. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "The Cathartic Rebirth Of The Naked And Famous – New Album 'Recover' Out Now" (Press release). Shore Fire Media. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  3. ^ "The Naked and Famous Return, Dance Away the Shadows in 'Sunseeker' Video: Watch". Billboard. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  4. ^ "The Naked And Famous Return With A New Sound And Single, Sunseeker" (Press release). Shore Fire Media. 19 November 2020.
  5. ^ Ziwei, Puah (16 January 2020). "The Naked And Famous announce new album, 'Recover', with 'Bury Us'". NME.
  6. ^ Johnson, Laura (16 January 2020). "The Naked and Famous Introduce New Album 'Recover' With Lead Single Bury Us". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  7. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (26 February 2020). "The Naked And Famous confirm album release date and share new single "Come As You Are"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  8. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (22 May 2020). "The Naked And Famous explore mortality in new single "Death"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Singles to Radio". The Music Network. No. 1299. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  10. ^ a b Collar, Matt. "Recover – The Naked and Famous". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  11. ^ Mamo, Heran (16 January 2020). "The Naked and Famous Prep New Album 'Recover,' Drop the Catchy 'Bury Us': Listen". Billboard.
  12. ^ Recover (liner notes). The Naked and Famous. Somewhat Damaged. 2020. SDL07CD.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^ "Top 20 New Zealand Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  15. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  16. ^ "The Naked and Famous Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
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