Majordomo (album)

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Majordomo
Majordomo Teenage Dads cover.jpg
Studio album by
Teenage Dads
Released23 August 2024
StudioEl Rancho, Byron Bay
Genre Indie pop
Length40:59
Label Chugg
Producer Chris Collins
Teenage Dads chronology
Midnight Driving
(2023)		Majordomo
(2024)
Singles from Majordomo
  1. "Speedracer"
    Released: 1 June 2023
  2. "I Like It"
    Released: 30 August 2023
  3. "Tale of a Man"
    Released: 29 November 2023
  4. "Weaponz"
    Released: 28 March 2024
  5. "Boyfriend"
    Released: 10 July 2024
  6. "Boarding Pass"
    Released: 23 August 2024 [1]

Majordomo is the second studio album by Australian indie pop band Teenage Dads, released on 23 August 2024 via Chugg. It is a follow-up to their ARIA Award-winning 2023 EP Midnight Driving , and is currently preceded by five singles including "Speedracer" and "I Like It". The band embarked on an Australian tour from August to support the album.

Contents

Composition

Upon the album's announcement, Teenage Dads wrote in a press release that, aligning with the definition of a majordomo– one who makes arrangements and takes control for another– the band wanted to "explore themes of control: how sometimes you might be the majordomo seizing the day, and others you are falling from the sky in a box, unable to do anything." [2]

Release and promotion

On 1 June 2023, Teenage Dads released the lead single "Speedracer", alongside the announcement of a 30-date tour across Australia. According to Rolling Stone Australia , the song contains a more composed array of "funky basslines and vibrant synths", in contrast to their singles from the year prior, like "Teddy". [3] The album's second single, "I Like It", followed in August, featuring "catchy riffs and jangly guitars". [4] In November, "Tale of a Man" was issued with a fairy tale-style music video. [5] Two more singles, "Weaponz" and "Boyfriend", were released before the album's title, artwork and release date was announced on 10 July 2024. [2] [6] Supporting the album, Teenage Dads will embark on the Majordomo Australia and New Zealand tour from August. [7]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The AU Review Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [8]
Rolling Stone Australia Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [9]

Pace Proctor from The AU Review said "Drawing from a potent mix of influences, creativity, and impeccable songcraft, Teenage Dads deliver an album that is as adventurous as it is polished. Their playful, exploratory spirit is evident in every track, proving that what came before was certainly no fluke." [8]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Jordan Finlay.

Majordomo track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Boarding Pass"3:37
2."Time to Go"3:23
3."Speedracer"2:58
4."I Like It"3:00
5."Spiders"2:52
6."Moon"3:21
7."Weaponz"2:29
8."Live Until You Die"3:31
9."Boyfriend"3:57
10."The Commander"2:53
11."Tale of a Man"2:46
12."What It Feels Like"2:30
13."A Day in the Life of a No Good Pirate"4:29
Total length:40:59

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Majordomo
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [10] 2

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References

  1. ↑ "Boarding Pass Single". Am Rap. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  2. 1 2 Lochrie, Conor (10 July 2024). "Teenage Dads Announce Second Album Majordomo". Rolling Stone Australia . Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ↑ Lochrie, Conor (2 June 2023). "Teenage Dads Share New Single 'Speedracer'". Rolling Stone Australia . Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "'I Like It' Teenage Dads latest indie rock single is a killer chiller". Happy Mag. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  5. ↑ Gera, Amar (29 November 2023). "Teenage Dads Pen a Best Mate Anthem On New Single 'Tale of a Man'". Life Without Andy. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  6. ↑ Fry, Courtney (26 February 2024). "Teenage Dads announce their biggest Aussie tour for spring". Triple J . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Teenage Dads announce their biggest ever Australian headline tour". Beat Magazine . 4 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Album Review: Teenage Dads – MajorDomo (2024 LP)". The AU Review. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  9. ↑ Brandle, Lars (23 August 2024). "Teenage Dads Beat the Second Album Blues on 'Majordomo'". Rolling Stone Australia . Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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