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| The Golden Years | ||||
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| Released | July 26, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2024 | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
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The Golden Years is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Joshua Bassett, set for release on July 26, 2024, through Warner Records. The album was preceded by its title track as the lead single on May 17.
Background and conception[edit]
Bassett rose to mainstream recognition for his role as Ricky Bowen in Disney+'s mockumentary musical drama series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2023);[1][2] he also performed, wrote, and produced music for the program.[3][4] In 2020, he signed with Warner Records.[5] Following the release of his self-titled debut extended play in March 2021,[6] Bassett released three more EPs and several singles in 2022 and 2023.[7][8][9]
He described his third EP Sad Songs in a Hotel Room (2022) as a "stepping stone" to his debut studio album, which he revealed "[wasn't] done yet".[10] In early 2023, Bassett revealed via his social media and in his cover story for the spring-summer issue of Behind The Blinds magazine—that the album was titled Complicated, at the time.[11][12]
On May 17, Bassett officially announced his debut album The Golden Years and its release date as July 26, 2024.[13] In a press release, he stated that the album "[encapsulates] the bitter-sweet nostalgia of [his] late teens and early twenties" and described it as a "love-letter to "the golden years" of [his life thus far]". He further said that it "spans the hope and heartbreak of [his] transition into adulthood. It's a genre-bending journal entry from the bottom of [his] heart."[9]
Release and promotion[edit]
Warner Records will release The Golden Years on July 26, 2024; the album will be available via download and streaming services.[13]
Singles[edit]
The title track was released as the lead single on May 17, 2024.[9]
Tour[edit]
On June 7, Bassett announced The Golden Years Tour, his third headlining tour, in support of the album, which will visit North America and Europe.[14][15] Comprising 39 dates, it will start on July 30 in Phoenix, Arizona, and conclude on October 9 in Copenhagen, Denmark.[15] Sign-up for the presale was available the same day as the announcement. The presale took place on June 11,[15] followed by the general sale on June 14.[16] Thomas Day will serve as the supporting act for the whole tour.[16]
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | July 26, 2024 | Warner |
References[edit]
- ^ "Joshua Bassett: 18 facts about the Secret singer you need to know". Capital. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Olson, Samantha (August 17, 2023). "Joshua Bassett and Sofia Wylie Give Their Final Curtain Call On 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Trainor, Daniel (August 3, 2022). "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Is a Disney Music Lover's Paradise". E! News. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Stivale, Shelby (August 9, 2023). "Obsessed: 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Has Tons of Original Songs — Listen to Them All". J-14. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Glicksman, Josh (March 26, 2020). "'Triple Threat' 'High School Musical' Star Joshua Bassett Signs With Warner Records". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Gibson, Kelsie (March 12, 2021). "With His Debut EP, Joshua Bassett Hopes "Honesty Inspires Honesty"". PopSugar. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Pope, Lauren-Puckett (December 3, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Seemingly Responds To Olivia Rodrigo in a Trio of New Songs". Elle. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (September 26, 2022). "Joshua Bassett Gets The Hard Conversations Off His Chest On 'Sad Songs In A Hotel Room'". Uproxx. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c Sharpe, Josh (May 17, 2024). "Listen: Joshua Bassett Returns With Nostalgic Single 'The Golden Years,' Will Release Debut Album". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (September 6, 2022). "Joshua Bassett Announces Pre-Album EP 'Sad Songs in a Hotel Room'". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Behind The Blinds [@behindtheblinds] (March 1, 2023). "JOSHUA ❤️🔥 Love anyway! Joshua Bassett @joshuatbassett, the American singer and star of the Disney show High School Musical: The Musical: The Series appears on the next cover of our WILDSIDE SS23 issue, out in late March. In our conversation, Joshua tells us about working on his upcoming album Complicated, his trusty good luck charms and breaking the superficial nature of Hollywood by always coming from the place of love" – via Instagram.
- ^ Strother, Jillian (January 29, 2023). "Four great tracks aren't a 'Complicated' achievement for Joshua Bassett". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Dailey, Hannah (May 17, 2024). "Joshua Bassett Announces Debut Album 'The Golden Years': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Dozier, Emily (June 14, 2024). "Joshua Bassett tickets 2024: Cities, dates, prices to see the actor-singer's 'The Golden Years' Tour". The Sporting News. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Dailey, Hannah (June 7, 2024). "Joshua Bassett Announces 'The Golden Years' Headlining Tour: See Dates". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Pointer, Flisadam (June 9, 2024). "Joshua Bassett Announced His 'The Golden Years Tour' Dates Across The US And UK". Uproxx. Retrieved June 18, 2024.