The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows

"The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows" is a song by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released in August 2017 as the fourth single from their second studio album Go Farther in Lightness (2017). The song peaked at number 93 on the ARIA Singles Chart, becoming the band's second top 100 single.

"The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows"
Single by Gang of Youths
from the album Go Farther in Lightness
Released9 August 2017[1]
GenreAlternative rock
Length5:51
LabelMosy Recordings, Sony Music Australia
Songwriter(s)David Le'aupepe
Producer(s)Adrian Breakspear, Gang of Youths
Gang of Youths singles chronology
"Let Me Down Easy"
(2017)		 "The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows"
(2017)		 "Heroes"
(2017)

Frontman David Le'aupepe said the song came about after struggling with a severe case of writer's block.[2][3]

On 27 January 2018, the song placed number five on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2017.[4]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for Rock of the Year.[5]

Music video

The music video was filmed in Little River, Victoria and directed by Dan & Jared Daperis of LateNite Films. The video was released on 8 August 2017[6] and shows Le'aupepe as a convict escaping in the early morning, as the sun rises through fields.[7]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 93

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[9] Platinum 70,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  2. "First Listen: Gang of Youths sound invincible on 'The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest Shadows'". ABC. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  3. "Behold The Glory Of Gang Of Youths' New Single 'The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest Shadows'". MusicFeeds. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  4. Newstead, Al (27 January 2018). "Sit Down, Be HUMBLE.: Deconstructing Kendrick Lamar's Hottest 100 #1 song". Triple J Music News. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  5. "2019 APRA Awards nominees announced". noise11. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  6. "Gang of Youths – The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows". YouTube. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  7. "Gang Of Youths share a powerful new single, The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest Shadows". Pile Rats. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  8. "ARIA Chart Watch #458". auspOp. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  9. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
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