Always (Panama EP)
Always is the second extended play by Australian musician Panama, released in October 2013. The EP was certified platinum in Australia in 2020.
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EP by | ||||
Released | 3 October 2013 (Australia); 2014 (USA) | |||
Venue | San Francisco | |||
Label | Future Classic | |||
Producer | Eric Broucek | |||
Panama chronology | ||||
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Singles from Always | ||||
Reception
Jamie Macmillian from HappyMag said, "The EP has solidified their sound as a band and has brought them to the forefront of new music, both here and internationally." Macmillian described opening track "Always" as "a powerful and engulfing song" saying "It's a solid dance track with plenty of house influences, tinted with a bit of pop which makes it addictive listening." He said "How We Feel" is his personal favourite out of all three tracks saying "It's a little more experimental with interesting effects and loops with definite dub vibes. The vocals on this track sound R&B influenced and add an interesting layer to the song." He described "Destroyer" as "a restrained dance/house track that sounds like it's from outer space".[5]
Carena Liptak from Audio Femme said "Like debut It's Not Over, Always gears towards an electrically colorful synth pop, but on this release McCleary assumes a new assuredness over his music's texture and subtlety."[6]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always" |
| 3:39 |
2. | "How We Feel" |
| 4:03 |
3. | "Destroyer" |
| 5:03 |
4. | "Strange Feeling" (Bonus track) |
| 4:43 |
5. | "Always" (Classixx remix) |
| 5:31 |
6. | "Always" (Wave Racer remix) |
| 3:41 |
7. | "Destroyer" (Cosmo's Midnight remix) |
| 3:38 |
- Note, tracks 5-7 are on the Deluxe Edition.
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[7] | Platinum | 70,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Version | Label | Catalogue |
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Australia | 3 October 2013 | Digital download,[8] 12" EP, CD | Standard | Future Classic | FCL98 |
1 November 2013 | Digital download,[9] streaming | Deluxe | N/A |
References
- "We Have Love - single". AIRIT. October 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "Always - single". AIRIT. October 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "Strange Feeling - single". Apple Music. February 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- Corrie (7 March 2014). "Panama Releases Bonus Track "Strange Feeling"". stoneyroads.com. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- "Panama Always EP". Happy Mag. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "EP REVIEW: Panama Always". Audio Femme. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2020 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- "Always – EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- "Always (Deluxe) – EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 April 2020.