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| Released | 7 August 2020[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2020[2] | |||
| Studio | The Music Farm (Byron Bay, NSW)[1] | |||
| Length | 32:08 | |||
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Tracing Faces is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band Great Gable.[1] It is scheduled for release on 7 August 2020 via ADA Worldwide and Warner Music Australia.[1]
The album follows the release of their 2019 EP Lazy Bones Tapes.[5] In an interview with Triple J, lead vocalist Alex Whiteman elaborated on the decision to record an album:
"It took a little while to figure things out, which I think has been great for us. If we wrote the album or were getting hype any time sooner, it would've been too soon for us. We really needed to get around and gig, get better at writing songs. It's been really cool getting support behind us."[2]
Matt Corby contacted Alex Henriksson (the band's co-producer) after hearing demos for the album, which led to Corby producing the record.[2]
The album was announced on 14 May 2020, alongside the premiere of second single "Blur" on Triple J's Good Nights with Bridget Hustwaite.[2] The band additionally announced a tour in support of the album (see below).[1]
Three singles were released in support of the album: lead single "All My Friends" on 21 February 2020,[3] "Blur" on 15 May 2020,[2] and "I Wonder" on 26 June 2020.[4]
Tracing Faces was co-produced by Australian musician Matt Corby and Alex Heriksson.[2] The album was recorded at The Music Farm in Byron Bay, New South Wales.[1] The album discusses themes of love, heartbreak and mental health.[6] "Blur" has been described as containing Krautrock and neo-psychedelia influences.[7]
Of the recording process, bassist Chris Bye noted "being engulfed in nature definitely influenced the overall vibe of what we came out with."[6] Drummer Callum Guy additionally stated: "It was sick working with Alex Henriksson and Matt Corby on the album, they are full legends. They helped us to write better tunes and really inspired us."[6]
Adapted from Apple Music.[8] The album contains 10 tracks in total.[8]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Tracing Faces" | 3:32 |
| 2. | "Blur" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Deep End" | 3:34 |
| 4. | "I Wonder" | 3:07 |
| 5. | "No Other Way" | 3:32 |
| 6. | "Coasting" | 3:16 |
| 7. | "Don't You See" | 3:05 |
| 8. | "All My Fault" | 3:07 |
| 9. | "All My Friends" | 4:42 |
| 10. | "Outro" | 0:57 |
| Total length: | 32:08 | |
Great Gable announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of the album in May 2020, alongside the release of second single "Blur".[2] The tour was originally scheduled to begin in April,[4] but was rescheduled to October and November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The Australian leg of the tour will be performed in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney Adelaide, and Hobart, alongside regional dates in Byron Bay, Wollongong, Torquay and Maroochydore (which were announced following the delay of the tour).[2] The New Zealand leg of the tour will be performed in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington.[9]
Perth producer Jamilla and Melbourne musician Velvet Bloom will feature as the support acts on the tour, with additional special guests yet to be announced.[1]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | References |
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| Australia | 7 August 2020 | ADA Worldwide / Warner Music Australia | [10][11][8] |