King Stingray | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | 5 August 2022 [1] |
Recorded | Northern Territory, Brisbane, Byron Bay [2] |
Length | 35:02 |
Label | Cooking Vinyl Australia |
Producer | Roy Kellaway |
Singles from King Stingray | |
King Stingray is the debut studio album from Australian rock group, King Stingray. It was released on 5 August 2022 and debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts.
Music Feeds said, "Their music combines classic and contemporary rock influences with the ancient tradition of manikay (song/songlines), which dates back tens of thousands of years." [2]
At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Rock Album, Breakthrough Artist – Release and Best Cover Art. [9] The album won the 2022 Australian Music Prize, [10] [11] and was nominated for Australian Album of the Year at the 2022 J Awards. [12] At the AIR Awards of 2023, the album won Independent Album of the Year and Best Independent Rock Album or EP. [13] [14]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
NME | [15] |
The Guardian | [16] |
Rolling Stone Australia | [17] |
Andrew Stafford from The Guardian called the album "irresistibly joyful" saying "With Yothu Yindi in their bloodlines, the band have delivered a hooky and uptempo first album with a sound that's all their own."
James Di Fabrizio from Rolling Stone Australia said "King Stingray may be one of the most exciting rock bands to emerge from this country in a generation." Di Fabrizio added "Each track is a heady exploration of rhythm, psych and storytelling [and] come together like puzzle pieces, showcasing the beauty and community of the place they call home — the incomparable Arnhem Land." [17]
Al Newstead from Triple J said it "feels like an instant Australian classic", saying "perfectly fusing contemporary rock with Yolŋu manikay, King Stingray's fun, spirited first album is a captivating ode to country and community." [18] The album topped the Double J 50 best albums of the year list. [19]
All tracks are written by Jerome Gotjirringu Yunupiŋu and Roy Kellaway
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Lupa" | 3:15 |
2. | "Hey Wanhaka" | 3:57 |
3. | "Get Me Out" | 4:03 |
4. | "Let's Go" | 4:00 |
5. | "Raypirri" | 2:39 |
6. | "Milkumana" | 3:07 |
7. | "Sweet Arnhem Land" | 3:21 |
8. | "Malk Mirri Wayin" | 3:25 |
9. | "Camp Dog" | 3:39 |
10. | "Life Goes On" | 3:36 |
Total length: | 35:02 |
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA) [20] | 6 |
Region | Date | Format | Edition(s) | Label | Catalogue |
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Various | 5 August 2022 [1] | Standard | Cooking Vinyl Australia | CVCD112 | |
Australia | 11 November 2022 [21] | LP | Exclusive Opaque Yellow | CVLP112B | |
Australia | 4 August 2023 [22] | LP (repress) | Orange | CVLP112E |
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