Synthia (album)

Last updated

Synthia
Synthia The Jezabels.jpg
Studio album by
Released12 February 2016
StudioJungle Studios, Attic Studios, & Oceanic Studios, Sydney
Genre
Length53:58
Label Dine Alone
Producer Lachlan Mitchell
The Jezabels chronology
The Brink
(2014)
Synthia
(2016)
Singles from Synthia
  1. "Pleasure Drive"
    Released: 19 January 2016
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
The Arts Desk Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [3]
Rolling Stone Australia Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [4]
SputnikmusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [5]

Synthia is the third studio album by Australian indie rock band The Jezabels. It was self-released on 12 February 2016 and internationally through Dine Alone Records. [6] [7] [8]

Contents

Track listing

All tracks written by Hayley Mary, Heather Shannon, Sam Lockwood, and Nik Kaloper.

Synthia track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Stand and Deliver"7:29
2."My Love Is My Disease"4:29
3."Smile"4:51
4."Unnatural"4:54
5."A Message from My Mothers Passed"5:19
6."Come Alive"5:47
7."Pleasure Drive"5:20
8."Flowers in the Attic"4:25
9."If Ya Want Me"4:15
10."Stamina"7:09

Personnel

Synthia album personnel adapted from CD liner notes. [9]

The Jezabels

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Synthia
Chart (2016)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [10] 4

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Someday (Nickelback song)</span> 2003 single by Nickelback

"Someday" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. It was released on 28 July 2003 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, The Long Road (2003). It reached number one in Canada for three weeks and number seven in the United States. In the latter country, it charted for 50 weeks, thus becoming Nickelback's longest-charting single. It also charted within the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number six.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Figured You Out</span> 2003 single by Nickelback

"Figured You Out" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. It was released on November 3, 2003, as the second single from the group's fourth studio album, The Long Road (2003).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Feelin' Way Too Damn Good</span> 2004 single by Nickelback

"Feelin' Way Too Damn Good" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. Lead vocalist Chad Kroeger wrote the lyrics while the entire band composed the music. It was released on March 15, 2004, as the third single from their fourth studio album, The Long Road (2003). It reached the top 40 in Australia and the United Kingdom, topping the latter country's rock chart. It was also successful in Canada, peaking at number 26 on the Radio & Records CHR/Pop Top 30 chart and number four on the publication's Rock Top 30 listing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Family Affair (Mary J. Blige song)</span> 2001 single by Mary J. Blige

"Family Affair" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige, her brother Bruce Miller, Camara Kambon, Michael Elizondo, and producer Dr. Dre for her fifth studio album, No More Drama (2001).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A Change Would Do You Good</span> 1997 single by Sheryl Crow

"A Change Would Do You Good" is the fourth single from American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow's 1996 self-titled album. The song uses a series of non sequitur lyrics to describe what one should change in life. It became Crow's third top-five single from the album in Canada, where it reached number two, and peaked at number eight in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">911 (Wyclef Jean song)</span> Duet between rap singer Wyclef Jean and soul music singer Mary J. Blige

"911" is a duet between Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean and American soul music singer Mary J. Blige. It was released on 5 September 2000 as the third single from Jean's second studio album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book (2000), and was later included on Blige's compilation Reflections (2006). The song peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and had success worldwide, particularly in Scandinavian countries, reaching number one in Norway and Sweden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shine (Shannon Noll song)</span> 2005 single by Shannon Noll

"Shine" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. It was released as the first single from his second studio album, Lift (2005), on 26 September 2005. It debuted at number one on the Australian Singles Chart and earned a platinum sales certification for shipping over 70,000 copies in Australia. In April 2009, the song was released in the United Kingdom, coinciding with Noll's run in the stage version of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You (S Club 7 song)</span> 2002 single by S Club 7

"You" is a song by British pop group S Club 7, released on 11 February 2002 as the final single from their third studio album, Sunshine (2001). The track served as the theme song to their third series, Hollywood 7, in 2001, and was the group's last single to feature band member Paul Cattermole. The song reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, ranking at No. 70 on the year-end edition.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Teardrop (song)</span> 1998 single by Massive Attack

"Teardrop" is a song by English trip hop group Massive Attack. Vocals are performed by Elizabeth Fraser, former lead singer of Cocteau Twins, who also wrote the lyrics. It was released on 27 April 1998 as the second single from the group's third studio album, Mezzanine (1998). A harpsichord-driven track, "Teardrop" was originally set to feature vocals from Madonna, whom Massive Attack turned down in favour of Fraser.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bull in the Heather</span> 1994 single by Sonic Youth

"Bull in the Heather" is a song by American alternative rock band Sonic Youth from their eighth studio album, Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994). It was released to radio as the lead single from the album on April 19, 1994, by Geffen Records. The song was written collectively by Sonic Youth, and production was done by Butch Vig. According to band member Kim Gordon, the song is about "using passiveness as a form of rebellion."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">She Wants You</span> 1996 single by Dara Rolins

"She Wants You" is a song originally performed by Slovak singer Dara Rolins. The song, written by Tim Lawson and Pam Sheyne, was issued on Rolins' studio album What You See Is What You Get in 1996. The song then became a hit single in 1998 when English singer turned actress Billie covered it.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">My Bloody Valentine discography</span> Cataloging of published recordings by the Irish alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine

The discography of My Bloody Valentine, an Irish-English alternative rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, consists of three studio albums, two mini albums, one live album, two compilation albums, five extended plays, twelve singles and six music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Jezabels</span> Australian indie rock band

The Jezabels are an Australian indie rock band formed in Sydney in 2007. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Mary, lead guitarist Sam Lockwood, pianist and keyboardist Heather Shannon, and drummer and percussionist Nik Kaloper.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Byron Bay High School</span> Secondary school in Byron Bay, Australia

Byron Bay High School is a government-funded co-educational comprehensive secondary day school, located in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. The school, which is designed in the shape of a nautilus shell, opened on 15 May 1987. Facilities of the school include: agriculture centre, basketball courts, canteen, car park, changing rooms, library, multi-purpose centre, performing arts centre, sports centre and sports pitch.

<i>The Man Is Dead</i> 2009 EP by The Jezabels

The Man Is Dead is the first EP recorded and released by Australian four-piece musical group The Jezabels. It was released independently on 3 February 2009 through MGM Distribution.

<i>Shes So Hard</i> 2009 EP by The Jezabels

She's So Hard is the second EP recorded and released by Australian four-piece musical group The Jezabels. It was released independently on 6 November 2009 through MGM Distribution.

<i>Dark Storm</i> 2010 EP by The Jezabels

Dark Storm is the third EP recorded and released by Australian four-piece musical group The Jezabels. It was released independently on 1 October 2010 ].

<i>Prisoner</i> (The Jezabels album) 2011 studio album by The Jezabels

Prisoner is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band The Jezabels. It was self-released on 16 September 2011 and internationally through PIAS Recordings, Mom + Pop Music and Dine Alone Records. It was recorded at Sydney's Attic Studios with producer Lachlan Mitchell and mixed by Peter Katis. Prisoner was news.com.au Entertainment's album of the week during the week of its release. The album won the 2011 Australian Music Prize and was described as "a cocktail of power and elegance, rising like a force to be reckoned with. Dramatic, creative songwriting is delivered with ferocity by commanding front woman Hayley Mary. The Jezabels have firmly cemented their place in the Australian music industry and abroad."

<i>The Brink</i> (The Jezabels album) 2014 studio album by The Jezabels

The Brink is the second studio album by Australian indie rock band The Jezabels. It was self-released on 31 January 2014 and internationally, through PIAS Recordings and Dine Alone Records. The album was recorded in London with producer Dan Grech-Marguerat. Lead single "The End" was released on 18 October 2013, with its music video uploaded on the group's official YouTube channel on 14 November. The track reached number 81 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. The album debuted at number 2 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart. It received generally mixed reviews from critics.

Hayley Mary is an Australian singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of The Jezabels from 2007–2017. Mary released her debut solo single in 2020.

References

  1. Matt Collar (12 February 2016). "Synthia – The Jezabels". AllMusic . Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  2. Lisa-Marie Ferla (10 February 2016). "CD: The Jezabels – Synthia". The Arts Desk . Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  3. Marcus Teague (11 February 2016). "The Jezabels: Synthia review – refreshed feminist rockers record their opus". The Guardian . Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  4. Jules LeFevre (8 February 2016). "The Jezabels – Synthia". Rolling Stone Australia . Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  5. SowingSeason (4 February 2016). "Review: The Jezabels – Synthia". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  6. Haley Weiss (19 January 2016). "Exclusive Video Premiere: 'Pleasure Drive,' The Jezabels". Interview . Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  7. Gregory Adams (20 November 2015). "The Jezabels Return with 'Synthia,' Announce North American Tour". Exclaim! . Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  8. Jenny Valentish (13 February 2016). "How the Jezabels survived a trial by fire". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  9. Synthia (Media notes). The Jezabels. 2016.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. "Australiancharts.com – The Jezabels – Synthia". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 February 2016.