When Facing the Things We Turn Away From
Studio album by
Luke Hemmings
Released13 August 2021 (2021-08-13)
Length43:35
LabelSony Australia
ProducerSammy Witte
Singles from When Facing the Things We Turn Away From
  1. "Starting Line"
    Released: 30 June 2021[1]
  2. "Motion"
    Released: 22 July 2021[2]
  3. "Place in Me"
    Released: 6 August 2021[3]
  4. "Baby Blue"
    Released: 13 August 2021[4][5]

When Facing the Things We Turn Away From is the debut studio album from Australian singer-songwriter Luke Hemmings, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. The album was preceded by three singles and released on 13 August 2021.[6]

The album was announced on 30 June 2021 alongside lead single "Starting Line".[7] The project was co-written and produced by Sammy Witte. Hemmings described the album as "a project that grew out of a year of enforced stillness", and described it as a place of reflection on the past ten years of his life spent working and touring with 5 Seconds of Summer.[8] The album sold nearly 6,000 copies in the United States in its first week.[9]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[10]

Tanyel Gumushan from Clash said "When Facing the Things We Turn Away From is self-assured and confident. It is built on the foundations of classic rock songs, written on acoustic guitars and keys and follows the fool-proof formulas that has an unstoppable emotional pull... It's as though his strings have been cut and as a musician, Luke is moving freely for the first time."[10]

Track listing

When Facing the Things We Turn Away From track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Starting Line"Luke Hemmings, Sammy Witte4:30
2."Saigon"Hemmings, Witte3:41
3."Motion"Hemmings, Witte3:29
4."Place in Me"Hemmings, Witte3:07
5."Baby Blue"Sierra Deaton, Hemmings, John Hill, Witte3:43
6."Repeat"Hemmings, Witte3:32
7."Mum"Hemmings, Witte3:50
8."Slip Away"Hemmings, Witte3:52
9."Diamonds"Hemmings, Hill, Witte3:58
10."A Beautiful Dream"Hemmings3:11
11."Bloodline"Deaton, Hemmings2:04
12."Comedown"Hemmings, Witte4:38
Total length:43:35

Charts

Chart performance for When Facing the Things We Turn Away From
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 1
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[12] 141
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[13] 64
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[14] 33
Polish Albums (ZPAV)[15] 16
Scottish Albums (OCC)[16] 13
UK Albums (OCC)[17] 51
US Billboard 200[18] 124
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[19] 1
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[20] 10
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[21] 17

References

  1. ^ "Luke Hemmings Starts Solo Career With "Starting Line"". Billboard. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ "5SOS' Luke Hemmings releases new psych-rock single "Motion"". NME Australia. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  3. ^ ""Place in Me" is the New Release from Luke Hemmings". totalntertainment. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  4. ^ ""Baby Blue" Out Now. 💙". Facebook. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Singles to Radio Issue 1357". The Music Network. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  6. ^ "When Facing the Things We Turn Away From CD". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Luke Hemmings – When Facing the Things We Turn Away From Lyrics and Tracklist". thewestnews.com. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  8. ^ Triscari, Caleb (30 June 2021). "5 Seconds of Summer's Luke Hemmings announces debut solo album". NME Australia. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  9. ^ Keith Caulfield (26 August 2021). "Jennifer Hudson's 'Respect' Soundtrack Debuts in Top 10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  10. ^ a b Gumushan, Tanyel (12 August 2021). "Luke Hemmings - When Facing The Things We Turn Away From". Clash. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Luke Hemmings – When Facing the Things We Turn Away From". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  12. ^ "Ultratop.be – Luke Hemmings – When Facing the Things We Turn Away From" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Luke Hemmings – When Facing the Things We Turn Away From" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Charts.nz – Luke Hemmings – When Facing the Things We Turn Away From". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  15. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  18. ^ "Luke Hemmings Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Luke Hemmings Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  20. ^ "Luke Hemmings Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  21. ^ "Luke Hemmings Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
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