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| Released | 21 January 2022 | |||
| Length | 33:57 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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Night Call is the upcoming third studio album by British musician Olly Alexander, released under his solo project Years & Years. It is set to be released on 21 January 2022 by Polydor Records. The album serves as a follow-up to his second studio album Palo Santo (2018).[3] Marking the first album release of Years & Years as Alexander's solo project following the departure of Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen, it was preceded by three singles, "Starstruck", "Crave" and "Sweet Talker" with Swedish DJ duo Galantis. Alexander will embark on the Night Call Tour in 2022 in support of the album in the UK and Ireland.[4]
Background
Years & Years released their second album Palo Santo on 6 July 2018, supported by four singles. The album was commercially and critically successful, receiving critical acclaim from music critics and debuting in the top 3 on the UK Albums Chart. They also embarked on the Palo Santo Tour (2018–19) in support of the album.
On 18 March 2021, the band announced a third Years & Years album to be released in 2021. It was simultaneously announced that Goldsworthy and Türkmen had stepped down as active members, and that the act would continue as Alexander's solo project.[5][6]
On 28 September 2021, the album's cover art, title, and release date were revealed on his social media accounts.[7] Speaking about Night Call, Alexander said in a statement: "I was writing from a fantastical space, stuck in the same four walls. I wanted to have as much pleasure as possible in the music."[8]
Singles
On 23 March 2021, Olly Alexander announced the lead single off the album "Starstruck", which was released on 8 April. It was Alexander's first song release with Years & Years being a solo project, following the departures of Goldsworthy and Türkmen. The song peaked at 31 on the UK Singles Chart, and was promoted with a music video, which was released on 12 April, and a variety of remixes, including one with Australian singer Kylie Minogue.
"Crave" was released on 28 September 2021 as the second single off the album, which was announced along with the album announcement. A music video for the song premiered on the same day. "Sweet Talker", which features Swedish electronic music duo Galantis, was released as the third single off the album on 24 November 2021. The music video for the song premiered on 9 December, and the song peaked at 36 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Sweet Talker" was released on 24 November 2021 as the album's third single and was hailed by Billboard as "a romantic, glorious dancefloor anthem" and Dancing Astronaut label'ing it "a tour de force."[2]
"Sooner or Later" was released on 14 January 2022 as the fourth single from the album, with a lyric video being released on the same day. The song was co-written by Alexander, Clarence Coffee Jr., and Mark Ralph, who also produced the song. The track is a synth-pop track, with it lyrically talking about Alexander chasing after a lost love who broke his heart."[1][2][9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Consequences" | 3:05 | ||
| 2. | "Starstruck" |
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| 3:27 |
| 3. | "Night Call" |
| 2:50 | |
| 4. | "Intimacy" |
| 2:35 | |
| 5. | "Crave" |
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| 3:17 |
| 6. | "Sweet Talker" (with Galantis) |
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| 2:57 |
| 7. | "Sooner or Later" |
| Ralph | 3:20 |
| 8. | "20 Minutes" |
| 2:59 | |
| 9. | "Strange and Unusual" |
| 3:15 | |
| 10. | "Make It Out Alive" |
| 3:03 | |
| 11. | "See You Again" |
| 3:09 | |
| Total length: | 33:57 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Immaculate" |
| 2:51 | |
| 13. | "Muscle" |
| 3:07 | |
| 14. | "Reflection" |
| 3:31 | |
| 15. | "A Second to Midnight" (with Kylie Minogue) |
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| 3:27 |
| 16. | "Starstruck" (Kylie Minogue remix) |
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| 3:26 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "King" |
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| 3:35 |
| 2. | "Shine" |
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| 4:15 |
| 3. | "If You're Over Me" |
| Steve Mac | 3:09 |
| 4. | "Desire" |
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| 3:26 |
| 5. | "Sanctify" |
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| 3:12 |
| 6. | "Play" (with Jax Jones) |
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| 3:06 |
| 7. | "It's a Sin" (with Elton John) | 4:44 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 21 January 2022 |
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Polydor | ||
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| Japan | 16 February 2022 | TBA | Japanese edition CD | Universal Music Japan | [17] |
References
- ^ a b Skinner, Tom (14 January 2022). "Listen to Years & Years' new single "Sooner Or Later"". NME. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Major, Michael (14 January 2022). "Years & Years Releases New Single "Sooner or Later"". Broadway World. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Years & Years Announces New Album Night Call, Shares Video for New Song "Crave": Watch". Pitchfork. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "this is your night call 🧜 join me for a moment in the stars 💫 become your deepest destiny and transform your night into something spectacular 🎭 if you'd like to get exclusive access before the tickets are set live to the world, pre-order from the official store before 5pm on Tuesday 2nd November 💫 ps. if you've already pre-ordered you'll get automatic access 🌙 (link in bio)". Instagram. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Years & Years to continue as solo Olly Alexander project". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Instagram post announcing changes to the band, Years & Years". Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22 – via Instagram.
- ^ "🌙🧜🏻♂️NIGHT CALL🌒✨ - let me take you far away 🌊🎶 my new album is out on the 7th January 🌘 I'm so happy this moment has finally come! Night Call has been my escape for the past couple of years, I put all my frustration, loneliness, hope, horniness, grief and optimism into making a really fun record I could dance to, I'm so excited to put this out and share it with you all 🥺 💜 pre-order the album, listen to CRAVE and watch the video NOW x". Instagram. 28 September 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Years & Years announces third album 'Night Call' and shares new single 'Crave'". NME. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Mier, Tomás; Mier, Tomás (14 January 2022). "Olly Alexander Chases After a Lost Love on Years & Years Song "Sooner or Later"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Night Call (Deluxe)". Apple Music (NZ). 28 September 2021.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Night Call (New Year's Edition)". Apple Music. 15 December 2021.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Night Call CD". Years & Years.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Night Call (Deluxe CD)". Years & Years.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Night Call Black Vinyl". Years & Years.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Years & Years (17 December 2021). "Night Call (Deluxe)". Apple Music (NZ).
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Years & Years (17 December 2021). "Night Call (New Year's Edition)". Apple Music (NZ).
((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "ナイト・コール" (in Japanese). Universal Music Group. 16 February 2022.
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