Endless Summer (Jack River album)

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Endless Summer
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Studio album by
Jack River
Released16 June 2023 (2023-06-16)
Genre Pop [1]
Length33:10
Label I Oh You
Producer Matt Corby
Jack River chronology
Sugar Mountain
(2018)		Endless Summer
(2023)
Singles from Endless Summer
  1. "Real Life"
    Released: 8 July 2022 [2]
  2. "Nothing Has Changed"
    Released: 18 November 2022 [3]
  3. "Endless Summer"
    Released: 10 February 2023 [4]
  4. "Lie in the Sun"
    Released: 7 April 2023 [5]
  5. "Honey"
    Released: 26 May 2023 [6]
  6. "Lie to You"
    Released: 16 June 2023 [7]

Endless Summer is the second studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Jack River, released on 16 June 2023 through I Oh You. It was preceded by the release of the singles "Real Life", "Nothing Has Changed", "Endless Summer" with Genesis Owusu, "Lie in the Sun" and "Honey". [8]

Contents

At the AIR Awards of 2024, the album was nominated for Best Independent Pop Album or EP. [9]

Background

Holly Rankin stated that the inspiration behind the album is "activism, and sounds of the '60s and '70s when artists were living through political turmoil but making escapist music". The title also refers to "the physical endless summer" of climate change, which Rankin said became "even more tactile" to her when she became pregnant after writing the album, and considering the world she was bringing her daughter into. [10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Sarah Duggan of The AU Review wrote that "this musical gem encapsulates a delightful fusion of psychedelic waves and captivating melodies that will undoubtedly leave you craving more", calling it "undeniably a breathtaking album that envelops you in a sun-drenched journey filled with moments of pure bliss and introspection". [11] Bryget Chrisfield of Beat Magazine remarked that while "so many new releases contain gloomy, Covid-influenced material at present", Endless Summer "instead sends postcards from aspirational Hot Girl Summers" and that it "contains lashings of sugary pop confection (think: Steal My Sunshine by Len) and hooks for days". [1] Josh Leeson of the Newcastle Herald called it an "album of pure escapism". [12]

Track listing

Endless Summer track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Real Life"3:22
2."Lie in the Sun"2:48
3."Endless Summer" (with Genesis Owusu)3:02
4."Lucy Sea Queen"2:50
5."Honey"2:58
6."Lie to You"3:41
7."Nothing Has Changed"3:08
8."Paradise"3:07
9."Holy Men"3:36
10."Stranger's Dream"4:38
Total length:33:10

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References

  1. 1 2 Chrisfield, Bryget (16 June 2023). "Jack River's Endless Summer contains lashings of sugary pop confection and hooks for days". Beat Magazine . Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  2. ↑ Brereton, Great (8 July 2022). "Listen to Jack River's sunny new single "Real Life"". NME . Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  3. ↑ "Fousheé, Jack River, Adrian Dzvuke & More: This Week's Best New Music". The Music . 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Jack River teams up with Genesis Owusu on new single, 'Endless Summer'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 9 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  5. ↑ "Jack River releases new single 'Lie In The Sun'". Women in Pop. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  6. ↑ "Jack River Treats Us to Honey". Milky Milky Milky. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "anticipated 2nd album 'Endless Summer' is out now ☀️ the video for new single 'Lie To You' has just premiered on @youtube ☀️ link in bio". instagram. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  8. ↑ Robinson, Ellie (8 February 2023). "Jack River announces new album Endless Summer, shares Genesis Owusu-assisted title track". NME . Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  9. ↑ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music . 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  10. ↑ Brandle, Lars (15 June 2023). "Jack River Talks Parenthood and How the Climate Crisis Inspired New Album Endless Summer". Billboard . Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  11. 1 2 Duggan, Sarah (13 June 2023). "Album Review: Jack River's Endless Summer takes listeners on a breathtaking, sun-drenched journey". The AU Review. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  12. ↑ Leeson, Josh (15 June 2023). "Jack River creates album of pure escapism on Endless Summer". Newcastle Herald . Retrieved 16 June 2023.
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