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| Released | 24 May 2024 | |||
| Studio | RØE Studio | |||
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| Length | 26:22 | |||
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Joyride is the second studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Astrid S. [1] It was released on 24 May 2024, through Universal and Island Records. The album was preceded by the release of four singles: "Two Hands", "First to Go", "Oh Emma" and "Hot Fever Dream".
Astrid S about the concept behind the album [1]
"The pieces fell into place after I wrote the first song for Joyride. It's a road trip album and a tribute to childhood memories and all the hours in the car with dad."
"This album is inspired by all the roadtrips I’ve had with my dad growing up and the music we listened to. And my never ending failing love life. Hehe. And friends who part ways. And falling in love! And everything in between.
Joyride was released through Universal and Island Records on 24 May 2024. It is available on streaming, digital download, and vinyl LP. [2]
Astrid unveiled the album's cover, title and tracklist on 21 April 2024. [3]
Described by Astrid as "a letter to my future partners" song, "Two Hands" was released on 12 January 2024, as the lead single from the album. [4] The music video for this track was released on the same day. The track peaked at number 33 on Norway VG-lista. [5]
"First to Go" was released on 23 February 2024, as the album's second single. [6]
"Oh Emma" was released on 5 April 2024, as the album's third single. [7]
"Hot Fever Dream" was released on 3 May 2024 as the album's fourth single. [8]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "First to Go" |
| 2:53 | |
| 2. | "Two Hands" |
| Tellez | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Joyride" |
| The Nocturns | 2:59 |
| 4. | "Oh Emma" |
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| 3:34 |
| 5. | "Hot Fever Dream" |
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| 2:27 |
| 6. | "Power Move" |
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| 2:31 |
| 7. | "Bloodline" |
| Jurström | 3:02 |
| 8. | "I'm Sorry, I Love You" |
| Nelson | 2:27 |
| 9. | "Howdy" |
| JT Daly | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 26:22 | |||
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) [9] | 10 |
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 24 May 2024 | [2] |
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