| Deep Down Happy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 5 June 2020 | |||
| Length | 36:34 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Producer | Burke Reid | |||
| Sports Team chronology | ||||
| ||||
Deep Down Happy is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Sports Team. It was released on 5 June 2020 under Island Records, and was nominated for the Mercury Prize 2020. [1]
On 12 June 2019, Sports Team released the first single "Here It Comes Again". [2] The second single "Fishing" was released on 12 September 2019. [3] On 19 November 2019, the third single "The Races" was released. [4] On 18 February 2020, the band announced their new album – scheduled for the original release of 3 April 2020 – along with the fourth single "Here's The Thing". [5]
On 12 June 2020, the album ranked at No. 2 on the Official Charts Company's UK Albums Chart. [6] Sports Team lost the Number 1 spot to Lady Gaga's "Chromatica". [7] It gained No. 1 in Scotland [8]
On 19 June 2020, the band announced a tour of the UK, scheduled for April 2021. [9]
 | This section needs expansionwith: a summary of individual reviews. You can help by adding to it. (July 2020) |
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 78/100 [10] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [11] |
| DIY | [12] |
| Dork | [13] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 9.5/10 [14] |
| MusicOMH |  [15] |
| NME | [16] |
| The Observer | [17] |
| The Times | [18] |
| Paste | 7.7/10 [19] |
Deep Down Happy was met with "generally favourable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 78, based on 11 reviews/. [10] Aggregator Album of the Year gave the album 78 out of 100 from a critical consensus of 14 reviews. [20]
All tracks are written by Alex Davies, Alexander Rice, Alexandra Greenwood, Benjamin Mack, Henry Young, Oliver Dewdney, Robert Knaggs.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lander" | 2:36 |
| 2. | "Here It Comes Again" | 2:16 |
| 3. | "Going Soft" | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Camel Crew" | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Long Hot Summer" | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Feels like Fun" | 2:40 |
| 7. | "Here's the Thing" | 2:55 |
| 8. | "The Races" | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Born Sugar" | 3:13 |
| 10. | "Fishing" | 3:06 |
| 11. | "Kutcher" | 3:04 |
| 12. | "Stations of the Cross" | 3:31 |
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [8] | 1 |
| UK Albums (OCC) [6] | 2 |
Love Is Magic is the fourth studio album by American musician John Grant. It was released via Bella Union on October 12, 2018.
Pursuit of Momentary Happiness is the second studio album by English band Yak. It was released on 8 February 2019 through Third Man Records and Virgin EMI Records. The album was the band's first with bassist Vinny Davies after previous bassist Andy Jones moved to Australia.
Levitation is the fourth studio album by Bahraini-English band Flamingods. It was released on May 3, 2019 through Moshi Moshi Records.
Seeking Thrills is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Georgia. It was released on 10 January 2020 under Domino Recording Company.
Countless Branches is the sixth studio album by English musician Bill Fay. It was released on 17 January 2020 under Dead Oceans.
Goat Girl is the debut eponymous studio album by English post-punk band Goat Girl. It was released on 6 April 2018, by Rough Trade Records.
Muzz is the eponymous studio album by American rock supergroup Muzz. The album was released on June 5, 2020, through Matador Records.
925 is the debut studio album by English indie band Sorry. It was released on 27 March 2020 under Domino Recording Company.
Floatr is the third studio album by English alternative rock band Happyness. It was released on 1 May 2020 under Infinit Suds.
I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep is the fifth studio album by British musician Ghostpoet. It was released 1 May 2020 under PIAS Recordings.
Healing Is a Miracle is the fourth studio album by American musician Julianna Barwick. It was released on July 10, 2020 under Ninja Tune.
Civic Jams is the fourth studio album by English electronic music duo Darkstar. It was released on 19 June 2020 under Warp.
Render Another Ugly Method is the second studio album by American experimental band Mothers. It was released on September 7, 2018 under Anti-.
E3 AF is the seventh studio album by English rapper Dizzee Rascal, released on 30 October 2020 by Dirtee Stank and Island Records.
Yawn is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Bill Ryder-Jones. It was released on 2 November 2018, by Domino Recording Company.
The Art of Losing is the second studio album by Welsh musician The Anchoress. It was released on 12 March 2021 by Kscope. Written and produced by Davies, the record has a dark alt-pop sound. Lyrically, it draws from grief, fury, and Davies's personal experiences. Upon release, the album was met with critical acclaim, with praise towards Davies's storytelling.
A Common Turn is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Anna B Savage. It was released on 29 January 2021 by City Slang.
One Foot in Front of the Other is the debut mixtape by British singer and songwriter Griff. It was released on 18 June 2021 by label Warner Records. It follows Griff's debut extended play The Mirror Talk (2019). The mixtape's lead single, "Black Hole", was released on 18 January 2021; she performed the song in May 2021 at the 2021 Brit Awards where she was awarded the Brit Award for Rising Star. The single was followed by the release of the title track and "Shade of Yellow". Originally set to be released on 11 June, the release was pushed back by one week.
Skin is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Joy Crookes, released through Insanity Records on 15 October 2021. The album has spawned four singles, including "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" and "When You Were Mine", both of which reached number one on the UK Asian Top 40 chart. The album was nominated for the 2022 Mercury Prize.
The Overload is the debut studio album by British rock band Yard Act. The album was released on 21 January 2022 through Island Records. The album was nominated for the 2022 Mercury Prize.