We Belong (Sheppard song)
"We Belong" is a song by Australian indie pop band, Sheppard. The song was first released in Australia on 1 November with a worldwide release date scheduled for 11 November, and on 18 November in the United States.[1] The song is the first single from the band's second studio album, Watching the Sky (2018).
| "We Belong" | ||||
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| Single by Sheppard | ||||
| from the album Watching the Sky | ||||
| Released | 1 November 2016 | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Empire of Song | |||
| Songwriter(s) | George Sheppard, Amy Sheppard, Jason Bovino, A Dawson | |||
| Producer(s) | Stuart Stuart | |||
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Sheppard performed the track live on Sunrise on 2 November 2016.[2]
The song is used to promote the 2017 season of Australian cooking show, My Kitchen Rules.[3]
Critical reception
Mike Wass from Idolator said "We Belong" has a "ridiculously catchy vocal hooks and boasts a sing-along chorus" and said it sees "Sheppard exploring '80s synth-funk with enough modern flourishes to avoid sounding dated. All in all, it sounds like another huge hit."[4]
Joe DeAndrea from We Got This Covered said "We Belong" is "Ridiculously catchy and practically 80s-esque, the song almost sounds like a poppier and more predictable version of The 1975."[5]
"We Belong" was the most added song to Australian radio in the week of November 7, 2016.
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[6] | 1 November 2016 | Digital download | Empire of Song |
| Worldwide[1] | 11 November 2016 | ||
| United States[1] | 18 November 2016 | ||
References
- "Sheppard Release New Song 'We Belong'". PAUL CASHMERE. Noise11. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- "Sheppard perform 'We Belong' LIVE". Yahoo.Com. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- "First Listen: Sheppard Return With New Single We Belong, To Feature On My Kitchen Rules". Gareth Bryant. scenestr. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- "Life After "Geronimo": Sheppard Returns With Catchy Jam "We Belong"". Mike Wass. Idolator. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- "Sheppard Premiere New Single "We Belong"". Joe DeAndrea. We Got This Covered. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- "Sheppard "We Belong" – single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- "Hold My Tongue" chart position provided by ARIA, through chart inquiry submitted to charts.mail@aria.com.au, received from Tara Thomas on 18 June 2018
- "Independent Label singles Chart wc 14 November 2016". www.air.org.au. Retrieved 17 November 2016.