''The Sunshine of Your Youth'' is the debut

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by American indie pop band

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, released in 2015 by

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. The album release was supported by a nationwide tour with UK act

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Critical reception

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'' wrote that the album "showcases a series of fizzy, blurry-eyed tracks: 'A Million Ways' combines dream-rock guitar riffs with sugary-sweet melodies, while the whimsically synthy 'Dreamer' glides into shoegaze territory with frontman Joe Haller’s lo-fi vocals at the forefront." ''

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'' wrote that "the band stays true to their sunny, optimistic name throughout, delivering a record full of hope, wonder, and undeniable warmth."

Track listing

#New Daze - 3:31 #The Sunshine of Your Youth - 3:28 #On Your Side - 4:06 #Do What You Want - 3:55 #Perfect Vision - 4:12 #Haunted Love - 3:50 #A Million Ways - 4:04 #Dreamer - 3:12 #The Quiet Life - 3:48 #Little Bird - 3:23

Personnel

*Produced and mixed by

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*Assistant Engineer: Will Brierre *Mastered by Emily Lazar at The Lodge in NYC, assisted by Rich Morales *Additional vocals on "On Your Side," "Perfect Vision," and "Dreamer" courtesy of Christa Tubach *Art Direction & Design: Ryan Penn *Band Photo: Carrie Davenport

References

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