Lowtide (album)
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| Released | 17 July 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 – 2014 | |||
| Studio | Soundpark Studios[1] | |||
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| Length | 39:34 | |||
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| Producer | Gareth Parton | |||
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Lowtide is the debut album by Australian indie rock band Lowtide, released on 17 July 2014 by Lost and Lonesome Recording Co. and Opposite Number. It is their first full-fledged album release, after their debut EP, You Are My Good Light, in 2010 and their debut single, "Underneath Tonight/Memory No. 7" in 2011.
The album was promoted with three singles: "Blue Movie", "Held" and "Wedding Ring". The band also embarked on the "Album Launch Tour" to also promote the album, running from 25 July to 7 September 2014. Upon release, Lowtide received positive reviews from critics.
Background
[edit]After releasing their debut EP, You Are My Good Light, in July 2010 as well as their debut standalone single "Underneath Tonight/Memory No. 7" in April 2011 through Bandcamp exclusively, the band published a cryptic Facebook post stating "18. 07. 14." as well as an album cover, announcing the album and its release date.[2] According to an interview by Sounds Better With Reverb, bassist and lead vocalist Giles Simon said:
We recorded the album over two years or more. We had demos and ideas for some of the songs that probably date from around the time of the first EP.[3]
In May, the band completed a test pressing of the album.[4] In May 2016, the band announced that English independent record label Opposite Number would be releasing Lowtide internationally on 5 August for the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia.[5]
Promotion
[edit]Singles and music videos
[edit]In May 2014, "Blue Movie" was released as the lead single for the album, with its music video released the same month.[6] In June 2014, "Held" was released as the second single from the album,[7] with the music video also premiering the same month.[8] In October 2014, "Wedding Ring" was released as the third single to the album,[9] with the music video for it released in June 2016.[10]
Tour
[edit]A tour called the "Lowtide Album Launch Tour" was planned for the album's release and promotion, running from 25 July to 7 September 2014.[11]
Artwork
[edit]The album cover for the album depicts an explosion of a blue-blackish, rocky surface, with light pink dust and bits trailing off into the air. Some parts of the surface are visible on a sliver of the top half, with the word "Lowtide" in lowercase and bold red.[12]
Release
[edit]The album was originally released in Australia and New Zealand on 17 July 2014 by Lost and Lonesome Recording Co. with a limited production run on vinyl records. Opposite Number then released the album in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia on 5 August 2016, with CD and vinyl pre-orders in those countries handled by Rough Trade.
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone |   [13] |
| Sounds Better With Reverb | [14] |
Lowtide received positive reviews from critics. Doug Wallen from Rolling Stone gave the album a 4-star rating, praising the songs "Wedding Ring" and "Held", concluding that "The album houses a perfect mix of the driving and drifting, with songs changing shape right before our ears." Sounds Better With Reverb gave the album a positive review, stating that "‘Lowtide’ is an ambitious album and it sounds flawless".
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whale" | 6:38 |
| 2. | "Held" | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Autumn" | 0:54 |
| 4. | "Blue Movie" | 4:55 |
| 5. | "Wedding Ring" | 4:27 |
| 6. | "Yesterday" | 4:00 |
| 7. | "Missing History" | 6:13 |
| 8. | "Maxillæ Leaving, Seaward" | 4:33 |
| 9. | "Still Time" | 4:55 |
| Total length: | 39:31 | |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue no. |
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| Australia | 17 July 2014 | Lost & Lonesome Recording Co. | L&L86 | |
| New Zealand | ||||
| United States | 5 August 2016 | Opposite Number | oppono1[15] | |
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References
[edit]- ^ "Lowtide". Bandcamp. Lost & Lonesome Recording Co. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "April 28, 2014". Facebook. Lowtide. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Lowtide On The Debut Album, Dual Bassists And Future Plans". Sounds Better With Reverb. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "May 22, 2014". Facebook. Lowtide. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "May 5, 2016". Facebook. Lowtide. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Lowtide - Blue Movie". YouTube. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Held". Facebook. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Lowtide - Held". YouTube. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "October 7, 2014". Facebook. Lowtide. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Lowtide - Wedding Ring (official video)". YouTube. Opposite Number. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "July 20, 2014". Facebook. Lowtide. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ ryansaar (5 August 2014). "Album Review: Lowtide – Lowtide". Soundly Sounds. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ Wallen, Doug (3 July 2014). "Rolling Stone Australia - Album Review - Lowtide: Lowtide". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 3 January 2017 – via Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Lowtide – 'Lowtide'". Sounds Better With Reverb. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Lowtide". Rough Trade. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
