Herald (album)

Last updated

Herald
Herald by Odette.webp
Studio album by
Odette
Released5 February 2021
Genre Electronic [1]
Length39:48
Label EMI Music Australia
Producer Damian Taylor
Odette chronology
To a Stranger
(2018)		Herald
(2021)
Singles from Herald
  1. "Feverbreak"
    Released: 14 February 2020
  2. "Dwell"
    Released: 20 October 2020
  3. "Amends"
    Released: 8 January 2021
  4. "Trial By Fire"
    Released: 14 May 2021

Herald is the second studio album by Australian musician Odette, released on 5 February 2021 through EMI Music Australia.

Contents

Supported by the singles "Feverbreak", "Dwell", and "Amends" and "Trial by Fire"—Herald debuted and peaked at number 47 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album and Best Blues & Roots Album and Eben Ejdne was nominated for Best Cover Art for this release. [2]

Background

The album follows on three years after Odette's debut album, To a Stranger (2018), which received high critical acclaim and two ARIA Awards nominations in the year of release. [3]

Discussing the album in a press release, Odette stated:

"This album is sort of a nuanced discussion of the positives and the negatives of mental illness and also just being a human being. It talks about the realities of hurting others, the consequences of that, and even more so, it holds me accountable—it holds me to my word." [3]

Recording

Odette collaborated with producer Damian Taylor during recording sessions, who previously produced her debut album. [4]

Composition

The album as a whole discusses themes of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, [4] and mental health, [5] whilst "Dwell" is "anchored in Odette's own [ sic ] reflections on grief and the manifestations of emotional negativity." [6]

In an interview with Triple J, Odette described the album as focussed sonically around "a classic scale with electronic elements." [1]

Release

Herald's title and release date were announced on 20 October 2020. [7]

The album was released on 5 February 2021 on CD, [8] LP, [9] digital download, and streaming formats. [10] A bone-coloured edition of the vinyl was also made available exclusively at Australian JB Hi-Fi stores. [11]

Promotion

Singles

Herald was supported by four singles.

"Feverbreak", a collaboration with Hermitude, was released as the album's lead single on 14 February 2020. [12]

"Dwell" was released as the second single on 20 October 2020. [7]

"Amends" was released as the third single on 8 January 2021. [13]

"Trial by Fire" was serviced to Australian contemporary hit radio as the album's fourth and final single on 14 May 2021. [14]

Live performances

On 15 November 2020, Odette performed "Dwell" live for Australian live music program The Sound . [15]

On 19 November 2020, Odette performed "Dwell" live on Triple J's Like a Version segment, alongside a cover of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck". [16]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim! Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [17]
The Music Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [18]

Herald received favourable reviews from music critics.

Exclaim! 's Urbi Khan labelled it a "coming-of-age album". Khan felt that "[Odette] sheds her past self and creates the new out of the ashes". [17]

Guido Farnell from The Music was positive in his review of the album, noting "there is great poetic intent driving her somewhat lovelorn lyrical observations." [18]

Mid-year lists

Herald on mid-year lists
PublicationListRankRef.
The Music The Music's Top 25 Albums of 2021 (So Far)—

Track listing

Herald track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Herald"
 3:43
2."Dwell"
 Countbounce 3:17
3."Trial by Fire"
  • Sallybanks
  • James Malone
 4:58
4."What I Know Is Not Enough"
  • Sallybanks
  • Taylor
 5:04
5."I Miss You, I'm Sorry"Sallybanks 3:16
6."Foghorn"Sallybanks 3:08
7."Feverbreak" (featuring Hermitude)
 Hermitude 4:17
8."Amends"SallybanksTaylor3:31
9."Why Can't I Let the Sun Set?"Sallybanks 2:30
10."Wait for You"Sallybanks 2:39
11."Mandible"
  • Sallybanks
  • Carter Matschullat
 3:25
Total length:39:48

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Chart performance for Herald
Chart (2021)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [20] 47

Related Research Articles

Hermitude is an Australian electronic-hip hop duo, originating from the Blue Mountains, New South Wales.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kate Miller-Heidke discography</span>

The discography of Kate Miller-Heidke, an Australian singer-songwriter, consists of five studio albums, four extended plays, and twenty-three singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gretta Ray</span> Australian indie-pop singer-songwriter

Gretta Louise Ray is an Australian singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Victoria. In 2016, she was the winner of the national Triple J Unearthed radio competition for bands and songwriters, and the 2016 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition, with her song "Drive". To date, Ray has released two studio albums – Begin to Look Around (2021) and Positive Spin (2023) – as well as the EPs Elsewhere (2016) and Here and Now (2018).

The discography of Australian alternative rock band Birds of Tokyo consists of six studio albums, one compilation album, one live album, three EPs and thirty one singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Odette (musician)</span> Australian musician (born 1977)

Georgia Odette Sallybanks, who performs as Odette, is an English-born Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Her debut album, To a Stranger, peaked at No. 13 on the ARIA Albums Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2018 it was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album and Breakthrough Artist – Release.

<i>Love Monster</i> (album) 2018 studio album by Amy Shark

Love Monster is the debut studio album by Australian alternative pop singer-songwriter Amy Shark, released on 13 July 2018 by Wonderlick Entertainment and Sony Music Australia.

<i>Better in Blak</i> 2019 studio album by Thelma Plum

Better in Blak is the debut studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, released on 12 July 2019 through Warner Music Australia.

<i>My Own Pool of Light</i> 2019 studio album by Holy Holy

My Own Pool of Light is the third studio album by indie rock band Holy Holy, released on 2 August 2019. The album debuted and peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

<i>Like Nirvana</i> 2020 studio album by Cub Sport

Like Nirvana is the fourth studio album by Australian pop group Cub Sport. The album was announced on 4 March 2020, alongside the album's lead single "Confessions". The album was due for release 8 May 2020, but was delayed until 24 July 2020.

<i>14 Steps to a Better You</i> 2020 studio album by Lime Cordiale

14 Steps to a Better You is the second studio album by Australian indie pop band Lime Cordiale, released on 10 July 2020 through Chugg Music Entertainment.

<i>The Space Between</i> (Illy album) 2021 studio album by Illy

The Space Between is the sixth studio album by Australian rapper Illy, released independently on 15 January 2021 through Sony Music Australia.

<i>Tracing Faces</i> 2020 studio album by Great Gable

Tracing Faces is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band Great Gable, released on 7 August 2020 through ADA Worldwide and Warner Music Australia.

<i>Self Care</i> (album) 2020 studio album by Yours Truly

Self Care is the debut studio album by Australian rock band Yours Truly, released on 18 September 2020 through UNFD.

<i>0202</i> 2021 studio album by the Rubens

0202 is the fourth studio album by Australian alternative rock group the Rubens, released on 12 February 2021 by Ivy League Records.

<i>Cry Forever</i> 2021 studio album by Amy Shark

Cry Forever is the second studio album by Australian alternative pop singer-songwriter Amy Shark, released on 30 April 2021 through Wonderlick Entertainment and Sony Music Australia.

<i>Today Were the Greatest</i> 2021 studio album by Middle Kids

Today We're the Greatest is the second studio album by Australian alternative-indie rock band Middle Kids, released on 19 March 2021. The album peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Charts. At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the album won Best Rock Album. At the J Awards of 2021, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.

<i>Welcome to the Madhouse</i> 2021 studio album by Tones and I

Welcome to the Madhouse is the debut studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Tones and I, released on 16 July 2021 through Bad Batch Records. The album debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Charts.

<i>Love Signs</i> 2021 studio album by the Jungle Giants

Love Signs is the fourth studio album by Australian indie pop band the Jungle Giants, released independently on 23 July 2021 through Amplifire Music. Love Signs was written and produced solely by frontman Sam Hales.

Sly Withers are an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia. The band consists of vocalists/guitarists Jono Mata and Sam Blitvich, drummer Joel Neubecker and bassist Shea Moriarty. The line-up of the band has remained unchanged since its 2013 inception, with the band members originally meeting and forming the band while still in high school. Their second studio album, Gardens, debuted and peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Chart on 21 June 2021. A single from the album, "Clarkson", placed in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2021 at number 69.

<i>Surrender</i> (Rüfüs Du Sol album) 2021 studio album by Rüfüs Du Sol

Surrender is the fourth studio album by Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol, released on 22 October 2021.

References

  1. 1 2 "Odette covers AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' for Like a Version". Triple J . 20 November 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  2. ↑ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network . Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Odette premieres video for new single 'Amends'". BroadwayWorld . 7 January 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  4. 1 2 Enis, Eli (22 October 2020). "Odette announces new album Herald, shares new song "Dwell": Stream". Consequence of Sound . Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  5. ↑ James Young, David (5 February 2021). "On Rage & Redemption: Odette opens up about the mental health battles that loom large on 'Herald'". Music Feeds . Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  6. ↑ Fuamoli, Sose (21 October 2020). "First Spin: Odette uses new track to evolve and 'expel rage'". Triple J . Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  7. 1 2 Langford, Jackson (20 October 2020). "Odette announces new album 'Herald'". NME Australia . Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "Herald by Odette at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi . Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "Herald (Swamp Green Vinyl) by Odette at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi . Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  10. ↑ "Herald by Odette on Apple Music" . Retrieved 4 January 2021– via Apple Music.
  11. ↑ "Herald (JB Hi-Fi Australian Exclusive Bone Vinyl) by Odette at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi . Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  12. ↑ James Young, David (14 February 2021). "Odette releases Hermitude collaboration 'Feverbreak', announces launch shows". NME Australia . Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  13. ↑ Rose, Anna (8 January 2021). "Listen to Odette's new single, 'Amends'". NME Australia . Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  14. ↑ "Singles to Radio". The Music Network . 14 May 2021. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  15. ↑ "Paul Kelly leads The Sound's Christmas special on ABC TV this week". Double J. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  16. ↑ Bruce, Jasper (19 November 2020). "Odette covers 'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC for triple j's Like a Version". NME Australia . Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  17. 1 2 Khan, Urbi (3 February 2021). "Odette comes of age on 'Herald'". Exclaim! . Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  18. 1 2 Farnell, Guido (2 February 2021). "Odette / Herald: Album Review". The Music . Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  19. ↑ "Are these the best albums of 2021 so far?". The Music . 1 July 2021. Archived from the original on 1 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  20. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Odette – Herald". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.