Just a Lover

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"Just a Lover"
Just a Lover by Hayden James.jpg
Single by Hayden James
Released16 June 2016 (2016-06-16)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length2:50
Label Future Classic
Songwriter(s)
  • Alexander Burnett
  • Hayden Luby
Hayden James singles chronology
"Something About You"
(2014)
"Just a Lover"
(2016)
"Numb"
(2017)
Music video
"Just a Lover" on YouTube

"Just a Lover" is a song by Australian record producer Hayden James, It was released on 17 June 2016 via the Future Classic label. [2] It follows from the success of his 2014 single, "Something About You" which was Triple J's most played song over summer 2014 and 2015. [3] The track features pitched down vocals from Australian singer George Maple.

Contents

A remixes EP was released on 19 August 2016. [4] A second remixes EP was released on 21 October 2016. [5]

"Just a Lover" was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Dance Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016.

Critical reception

Collin Robinson from Stereo Gum said; "Warped, whomping synth bass churns around intricate percussion for an updated ’80s-leaning aesthetic. James’ androgynous voice interjects with a catchy melody on the simple repeated refrain "In my heart, you were just a lover/ I can't bare for you to leave." All of the elements come together to make one hell of festival dance romp." [6]

Amber De Luca from Fashion Journal said; "Hayden James has come through and delivered. "Just A Lover" is the epitome of the ultimate Sunday sesh anthem." [7]

Aaron Blum from Indie Shuffle said; "Hayden James is back with another gem called "Just A Lover," and it's pretty dang amazing. The song picks up right where he left off, featuring that infectious deep groove." [8]

Music video

The music video for "Just a Lover" was directed by SPLINTR and released on 12 September 2016. [9]

Track listing

Digital download
  1. "Just a Lover" – 2:50
Remixes EP
  1. "Just a Lover" (Extended Outro Mix) – 3:36
  2. "Just a Lover" (Pomo Mix) – 3:58
  3. "Just a Lover" (Frits Wentink Mix) – 6:25
  4. "Just a Lover" (Karma Kid Mix) – 4:58
Remixes 2
  1. "Just a Lover" (Caius Mix) – 3:40
  2. "Just a Lover" (Petit Biscuit Mix) – 4:56

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA Charts)12

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