"The Angel of 8th Ave." (stylised ''the angel of 8th ave.'') is a song by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 15 June 2021 as the lead single from their second EP, ''

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'' (2021). The track also features on the band's third

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, ''

Angel in Realtime ''Angel in Realtime'' is the third studio album by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 25 February 2022 through Mosy Recordings. Written over the four years following the death of frontman David Le'aupepe's father, th ...

'' (2022). It was the band's first original release in four years, and was regarded by many outlets as their "comeback". Frontman

David Le'aupepe Gang of Youths are an Australian alternative rock group from Sydney based in London. The band consists of principal songwriter David Le'aupepe (lead vocals, guitar), Max Dunn (bass guitar), Jung Kim (lead guitar, keyboards), Donnie Borzestowsk ...

said the song was inspired by "falling in love and finding a new life in a new city together." It peaked at number 48 on the

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. At the

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, the song earned the group a nomination for Best Group. At the

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, the song was nominated for Most Performed Rock Work.

Music video

The music video was released on 16 June 2021. The video was directed by Joel Barney and filmed in the Angel area of London.

Critical reception

Al Newstead from Triple J called it a "big, cathartic rock number." Emmy Mack from '' Music Feeds'' said, "it's made of the same poetic, life-affirming, retro-infused indie rock that fans have grown to know and love from Gang of Youths".

Chart performance

On 23 June 2021, Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) released their mid-week chart report, which stated that the song was likely to debut within the top 50 on the

later that week. On 25 June, "The Angel of 8th Ave." debuted and peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Singles Chart, surpassing " Let Me Down Easy" (which peaked at number 49 in February 2018) as their highest peak in the region.

Credits and personnel

Gang of Youths *

– writing, vocals, rhythm guitar * Jung Kim – keyboards, piano, guitar * Max Dunn – bass guitar * Donnie Borzestowski – drums * Tom Hobden – violin, guitar, keyboards

Charts

References

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