King Stingray (album)
King Stingray is the debut studio album from Australian rock group, King Stingray. It was released on 5 August 2022 and debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts.
| King Stingray | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 5 August 2022[1] |
| Recorded | Northern Territory, Brisbane, Byron Bay[2] |
| Length | 35:02 |
| Label | Cooking Vinyl Australia |
| Producer | Roy Kellaway |
| Singles from King Stingray | |
Music Feeds said, "Their music combines classic and contemporary rock influences with the ancient tradition of manikay (song/songlines), which dates back tens of thousands of years."[2]
At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Rock Album, Breakthrough Artist – Release and Best Cover Art.[9] The album won the 2022 Australian Music Prize,[10][11] and was nominated for Australian Album of the Year at the 2022 J Awards.[12] At the AIR Awards of 2023, the album won Independent Album of the Year and Best Independent Rock Album or EP.[13][14]
Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| NME | [15] |
| The Guardian | [16] |
| Rolling Stone Australia | [17] |
Andrew Stafford from The Guardian called the album "irresistibly joyful" saying "With Yothu Yindi in their bloodlines, the band have delivered a hooky and uptempo first album with a sound that's all their own."
James Di Fabrizio from Rolling Stone Australia said "King Stingray may be one of the most exciting rock bands to emerge from this country in a generation." Di Fabrizio added "Each track is a heady exploration of rhythm, psych and storytelling [and] come together like puzzle pieces, showcasing the beauty and community of the place they call home — the incomparable Arnhem Land."[17]
Al Newstead from Triple J said it "feels like an instant Australian classic", saying "perfectly fusing contemporary rock with Yolŋu manikay, King Stingray's fun, spirited first album is a captivating ode to country and community."[18] The album topped the Double J 50 best albums of the year list.[19]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Jerome Gotjirringu Yunupiŋu and Roy Kellaway
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lupa" | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Hey Wanhaka" | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Get Me Out" | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Let's Go" | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Raypirri" | 2:39 |
| 6. | "Milkumana" | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Sweet Arnhem Land" | 3:21 |
| 8. | "Malk Mirri Wayin" | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Camp Dog" | 3:39 |
| 10. | "Life Goes On" | 3:36 |
| Total length: | 35:02 | |
Charts edit
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Edition(s) | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 5 August 2022[1] | Standard | Cooking Vinyl Australia | CVCD112 | |
| Australia | 11 November 2022[21] | LP | Exclusive Opaque Yellow | CVLP112B | |
| Australia | 4 August 2023[22] | LP (repress) | Orange | CVLP112E |
References edit
- ^ a b c "King Stingray announce self-titled debut album, share breezy new single "Let's Go"". NME. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ a b "King Stingray Release Long-Awaited Debut Album". Music Feeds. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Hey Wanhaka - single by King Stingray". Apple Music. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Get Me Out - single by King Stingray". Apple Music. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Milkumana - single by King Stingray". Apple Music. 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "King Stingray Release New Single "Camp Dog" On Tour Now". Music Feeds. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Feature Video: King Stingray - Lupa". ABC. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "King Stingray announce 2022 Australian tour, share new single 'Lupa'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Shortlist Revealed for the 18th Australian Music Prize". Music Feeds. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (1 March 2023). "King Stingray Wins 18th Annual Australian Music Prize". Billboard. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Here's all the J Awards 2022 nominees!". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (5 August 2022). "King Stingray – 'King Stingray' review: a rollicking love letter to community and country". NME. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Stafford, Andrew (7 August 2022). "King Stingray review – irresistibly joyful debut album from the Yolngu surf-rock kings". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ a b Di Fabrizio, James (8 August 2022). "King Stingray's Self-Titled Debut Destined to Be an Instant Classic". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "King Stingray's debut album feels like an instant Australian classic". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "The 50 best albums of 2022". Double J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – King Stingray – King Stingray". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "King Stingray (JB Hi-Fi AU Exclusive Opaque Yellow Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "King Stingray (Orange Vinyl) (Repress)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 31 July 2023.