''Recover'' is the fourth studio album by New Zealand
indie electronic
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band
The Naked and Famous
The Naked and Famous are a New Zealand indie electronic band from Auckland, formed in 2007. The band currently consists of Alisa Xayalith (vocals, keyboards) and Thom Powers (vocals, guitars).
The band has released four studio albums: ''Passi ...
, released on 24 July 2020 by Somewhat Damaged and
AWAL
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.
Background
"Sunseeker" was released on 8 November 2019 as the lead single from the band's then-upcoming fourth album, along with an accompanying music video.
Shore Fire Media stated that the two band members, Thomas Powers and
Alisa Xayalith, "embrace transformation whilst remaining authentically true to form on the new single".
On 16 January 2020, "Bury Us" was released as the album's second single. Puah Ziwei of ''
NME
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'' stated that the song "captures the energy and essence of their forthcoming record". Laura Johnson of Stereoboard referred to the song as "a club-ready indie-pop track with thoughtful lyrics".
"Come as You Are" was released as the album's third single on 26 February 2020, followed by "Death" on 22 May 2020. The title track was serviced to Australian radio on 24 July 2020 as the fifth single.
Critical reception
Heran Mamo of ''Billboard'' stated that the album has a "main theme of human survival and self-preservation, especially at the hands of another person who could bring you down". Matt Collar of
AllMusic
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described the music as "turning feelings of heartbreak and desire into powerfully relatable pop moments".
Track listing
Notes
* signifies an additional producer
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Recover''.
Performers
*
Morgxn
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Early life
Morgxn was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. After college, he moved to New York City to act in theater. ...
– backing vocals
*
Chelsea Jade
Chelsea Jade Metcalf (born 11 May 1989) is a South African-born New Zealand singer-songwriter and record producer based in Los Angeles. ''Vice'' has described her as New Zealand's "Accidental Dream Pop Hero". In 2017, she was nominated for New Ze ...
– backing vocals
* Luna Shadows – backing vocals
* Dani Poppitt – backing vocals
*
Simon Oscroft – backing vocals
* In.Drip. – backing vocals
Technical
* Thom Powers – production
* Simon Oscroft – production ; additional production
* Ryan Shanahan – mixing ; production
*
Joe LaPorta
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Career
Born and raised in New York, LaPorta graduated from New York Unive ...
– mastering
* Luna Shadows – additional production ; production ; vocal engineering
*
Sam McCarthy – production
* Sombear – additional production
*
Alisa Xayalith – production
* Tyler Spry – production
*
Dave Trumfio – additional engineering, recording
Charts
References
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2020 albums
The Naked and Famous albums