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The Sunshine of Your Youth

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The Sunshine of Your Youth
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 19, 2015
RecordedEastWest Studios
The Ballroom Studio
Springhouse Sound
GenreIndie pop
Alternative rock
Nu gaze
Length37:29
LanguageEnglish
LabelBright Antenna[1]
ProducerMark Needham[2]
Cheerleader chronology
On Your Side (EP)
(2014)
The Sunshine of Your Youth
(2015)

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

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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

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  1. New Daze - 3:31
  2. The Sunshine of Your Youth - 3:28
  3. On Your Side - 4:06
  4. Do What You Want - 3:55
  5. Perfect Vision - 4:12
  6. Haunted Love - 3:50
  7. A Million Ways - 4:04
  8. Dreamer - 3:12
  9. The Quiet Life - 3:48
  10. Little Bird - 3:23

Personnel

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "CHEERLEADER - THE SUNSHINE OF YOUR YOUTH". Bright Antenna Records.
  2. ^ a b "Cheerleader Smile Through the Haze on 'Sunshine of Your Youth'". Spin. May 11, 2015.
  3. ^ "Cheerleader | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  4. ^ "Daily Breeze Article on Tour with Wombats". May 16, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  5. ^ "Cheerleader set to kick off tour in Albany". The Saratogian.
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