The Sunshine of Your Youth
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| The Sunshine of Your Youth | ||||
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| Released | May 19, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | EastWest Studios The Ballroom Studio Springhouse Sound | |||
| Genre | Indie pop Alternative rock Nu gaze | |||
| Length | 37:29 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Bright Antenna[1] | |||
| Producer | Mark Needham[2] | |||
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The Sunshine of Your Youth is the debut album by American indie pop band Cheerleader, released in 2015 by Bright Antenna Records.[3] The album release was supported by a nationwide tour with UK act The Wombats.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Spin wrote that the album "showcases a series of fizzy, blurry-eyed tracks: 'A Million Ways' combines dream-rock guitar riffs with sugary-sweet melodies, while the whimsically synthy 'Dreamer' glides into shoegaze territory with frontman Joe Haller’s lo-fi vocals at the forefront."[2] The Saratogian wrote that "the band stays true to their sunny, optimistic name throughout, delivering a record full of hope, wonder, and undeniable warmth."[5]
Track listing
[edit]- New Daze - 3:31
- The Sunshine of Your Youth - 3:28
- On Your Side - 4:06
- Do What You Want - 3:55
- Perfect Vision - 4:12
- Haunted Love - 3:50
- A Million Ways - 4:04
- Dreamer - 3:12
- The Quiet Life - 3:48
- Little Bird - 3:23
Personnel
[edit]- Produced and mixed by Mark Needham
- Assistant Engineer: Will Brierre
- Mastered by Emily Lazar at The Lodge in NYC, assisted by Rich Morales
- Additional vocals on "On Your Side," "Perfect Vision," and "Dreamer" courtesy of Christa Tubach
- Art Direction & Design: Ryan Penn
- Band Photo: Carrie Davenport
References
[edit]- ^ "CHEERLEADER - THE SUNSHINE OF YOUR YOUTH". Bright Antenna Records.
- ^ a b "Cheerleader Smile Through the Haze on 'Sunshine of Your Youth'". Spin. May 11, 2015.
- ^ "Cheerleader | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Daily Breeze Article on Tour with Wombats". May 16, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
- ^ "Cheerleader set to kick off tour in Albany". The Saratogian.
