Self Care (album)
Self Care is the debut studio album by Australian punk rock band Yours Truly. It was released on 18 September 2020 via UNFD.[4]
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Released | 18 September 2020 | |||
Recorded | 2019–2020[1] | |||
Genre | Pop punk[2] | |||
Length | 37:03 | |||
Label | UNFD | |||
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Release and promotion
The album was confirmed by the band's publicist on 16 April 2020, alongside the release of the lead single;[3] before later being officially announced on 7 July 2020, alongside the release of the second single.[4]
Singles
The album was preceded by four singles: lead single "Composure", released on 16 April 2020,[3] "Together", released on 7 July 2020,[4] "Undersize", released on 4 August 2020,[5] and "Funeral Home", released on 3 September 2020.[6]
Live performances
On 17 July 2020, Yours Truly performed live on Triple J's Like a Version segment, performing a cover of Oasis's "Don't Look Back in Anger" and their track "Composure".[7]
Recording
Recording sessions for the album took place throughout 2019 and 2020.[1]
Artwork
Into the Pit described the album artwork as featuring "an embroided anatomical heart". The cover was designed by Georgia Maloney.[8]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Wall of Sound | 9/10[9] |
Writing for Tone Deaf, journalist Tyler Jenke described the album as "an important release for this exceptional outfit, and one that will resonate for years to come."[10]
Wall of Sound felt that the album represented the band "stepping up onto a comfortable pedestal" and additionally called the album "a breath of fresh air for any music fan."[9]
Depth Mag's Andrew Cauchi called the album "a fearless charge into stardom for one of Australia's most promising talents".[2] Cauchi additionally thought the album "[declared] the band's credentials on the global stage" and likened it to Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson's early 2000s releases.[2]
Noizze's Will Marshall stated: "Listening to Self Care feels like going through life with your best friend by your side, a supportive companion to get you through the toughest times with empathy and levity."[11] Marshall added: "This album... should make Yours Truly the pop-punk superstars they deserve to be."[11]
Into the Pit's Sian Wilkins praised the album, writing: "Yours Truly literally threw this album at the industry as a force to be reckoned with: it adds to their catalogue of flawless material and demonstrates their growth as an outfit."[8]
Commercial performance
Self Care debuted and peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 28 September 2020.[13] The following week, the album fell more than thirty-one places into the lower fifty.[14]
Track listing
Adapted from Apple Music.[15]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Siamese Souls" |
| 4:22 |
2. | "Composure" |
| 3:09 |
3. | "Together" |
| 3:19 |
4. | "Vivid Dream" |
| 3:33 |
5. | "Undersize" |
| 3:47 |
6. | "Ghost" |
| 3:11 |
7. | "Funeral Home" |
| 3:19 |
8. | "Glass Houses" |
| 3:20 |
9. | "Half Of Me" |
| 4:18 |
10. | "Heartsleeve" |
| 4:45 |
Total length: | 37:03 |
Personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes.[16]
Yours Truly
- Mikaila Delgado – lead vocals (all tracks)
- Teddie Winder-Haron – lead guitar (all tracks)
- Lachlan Cronin – lead guitar (all tracks)
- Bradley Cronan – drummer (all tracks)
Release history
Region | Date | Formats | Label | Ref. |
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Australia | 18 September 2020 | UNFD | [15][18] | |
2 October 2020 | LP | [19] |
References
- Jenke, Tyler (7 July 2020). "Yours Truly announce long-awaited debut album, 'Self Care'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Cauchi, Andrew (16 September 2020). "Yours Truly – Self Care (Review)". Depth Magazine. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Bruce, Jasper (16 April 2020). "Yours Truly share video for new single 'Composure'". NME Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- Carr, Debbie (7 July 2020). "Yours Truly announce debut album with new single 'Together'". NME Australia. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- Brereton, Greta (4 August 2020). "Yours Truly share new single 'Undersize' from upcoming debut album". NME. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- Bruce, Jasper (3 September 2020). "Yours Truly release energetic new track 'Funeral Home'". NME. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- Langford, Jackson (17 July 2020). "Watch Yours Truly cover Oasis for triple j's 'Like A Version'". NME Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- Wilkins, Sian (17 September 2020). "Review: 'Self Care' – Yours Truly". Into the Pit. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "Yours Truly – Self Care (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Reid, Poppy (21 September 2020). "Record of the Week: Yours Truly, 'Self Care'". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Marshall, Will (17 September 2020). "Yours Truly – Self Care Album Review". Noizze. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Fuamoli, Sose (25 September 2020). "Yours Truly turn anxiety and turmoil into exuberant 'Self Care'". Triple J. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "Keith Urban scores fourth #1 on ARIA Albums Chart". ARIA Charts. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 5 October 2020". The ARIA Report. No. 1596. Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 October 2020.
- "Self Care by Yours Truly on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Self Care (booklet). Yours Truly. UNFD. 2020.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "Self Care at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "Self Care (Teal/Bone Vinyl) at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.