Drummer (album)

''Drummer'' is the second studio album by Australian indie pop singer G Flip, released on 11 August 2023 through Future Classic. It was preceded by four singles: "Be Your Man", " The Worst Person Alive", " Good Enough", and "Australia". It debuted atop the ARIA Albums Chart. G Flip toured Australia and North America in support of the album.

Background

The album was announced on 28 June 2023, alongside the album's second single, with G Flip saying "Growing up watching pop music icons, I never saw a solo artist whose main instrument was drums. I wanted to make the album that my kid self dreamed of—a hybrid of pop/rock but with drums out the front. Incorporating groove, tempo, feel and drum moments while still making catchy pop music. I honestly can't wait for you to hear this album in August".

G Flip also said the album is "a stark contrast" from their debut album '' About Us'', saying "I made my first album in my bedroom, surrounded by my instruments. After making my first album, I was thrown into pop sessions where people very rarely had a drum kit or any real instruments in the room. I was shocked that when I had 'made it' the norm was to ditch the live instruments and make everything on laptops... I knew that wasn't me".

Tour

The album was supported by the ''Drummer'' tour, commencing in Brisbane on 18 August before a 25-date run in North America.

Awards

At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Independent Release, Best Rock Album and Best Solo Artist.

At the 2023 J Awards, the album won Australian Album of the Year.

The album was nominated for Best Record at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards.

The album was also nominated for Best Album at the 2024 Music Victoria Awards.

Critical reception

Writing for '' NME'', Karen Gwee called ''Drummer'' a "booming, big-hearted record guided by raw feeling and the instrument that started it all for Flip. Gwee called the record "larger than life" with its production rendering G Flip's debut album '' About Us'' "demure by comparison".

Vivienne Kelly from '' Rolling Stone Australia'' said "The album also puts G's powerful vocals on display, whether it's through the pained 'The Worst Person Alive', or the passionate 'Be Your Man'" adding "and will likely further cement them as an Australian talent the world is talking about."

'' Triple J'' called it "A bold, solo, pop record written with a passion for percussion and embracing one's true self."

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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2023 albums
G Flip albums
Future Classic albums