Story's Start or End
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| Released | 9 August 2019 | |||
| Genre | Electronic[1] | |||
| Length | 52:01 | |||
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| Producer | Safia | |||
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| Singles from Story's Start or End | ||||
Story's Start or End is the second studio album by Australian electronica indie pop band, Safia, released on 9 August 2019.
In an interview, band member Ben told Stoney Roads "We started writing this record almost immediately after the release of our first album. Over the course of two and a half year's we experimented, tinkered and wrote countless songs. As time went on everything began to take shape but even then, we continued to work on the songs right up until the very last deadline. I think we did over 10 masters of certain tracks to make sure they were just right." adding "This record is built around journey, growth and understanding. We wanted there to be a human story at its core whilst still having expansive ideas surrounding it."[7]
The album will be supported with a 9-day Australian national tour, commencing in Canberra on 24 August and concluding in Brisbane on 21 September.[5][8][9]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Forte Magazine |   [10] |
Tammy Walters from Forte Magazine gave the album 4.5 out of 5 saying; "Safia uses their second album to distinguish their sound and showcase their maturing song writing, embracing simplicity and blending textures that will translate incredibly in their live shows."[10]
Ryan Middleton from Magnetic Mag said "The new album builds on what they created in 2016, keeping some of that summery Australian electronic sound that has permeated world music" adding "[the album] never loses the synth-heavy electronic sound they have become known for."[11]
Track listing
- "Ivory Lullaby" – 4:10
- "Starlight" – 4:02
- "Think We're Not Alone" – 4:03
- "Think About You" – 3:29
- "Resolution" – 4:01
- "White Lies" – 3:30
- "Better Off Alone" – 3:44
- "Runaway" – 3:51
- "Animal at Most" – 3:02
- "Vagabonds" – 4:25
- "Maybe You'll Love Again" – 4:37
- "Cellophane Rainbow" – 4:39
- "Story's Start or End" – 4:28
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] | 13 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catologue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9 August 2019 | Digital download, streaming[13] CD,[14] vinyl[1] | Parlophone, Warner Music Australia | 5419704938 / 5419704940 |
References
- ^ a b "Story's Start or End (Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Cellphane Rainbow – Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Starlight – Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ "Resolution – Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Safia Sophomore Album Locked". auspOp. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Safia Drop New Single 'Runaway'". Around the Sound. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ "SAFIA "each song represents a different feeling or state of mind"". Stoney Roads. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "SAFIA Announce Aussie Tour In Support Of New Album 'Story's Start Or End'". The Music. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "SAFIA announce tour for new album, share 'Think We're Not Alone'". ABC. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ a b Tammy Walker (1 August 2019). "SAFIA: Story's Start or End". Forte Magazine. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "REVIEW: AUSSIE INDIE ELECTRONIC TRIO SAFIA RELEASE NEW ALBUM 'STORY'S START OR END'". Magnetic Mag. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ "Story's Start or End (DD)". itunes Store. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Story's Start or End (CD)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 22 May 2019.