Circus in the Sky explained

Circus In The Sky
Type:	studio
Artist:	Bliss n Eso
Cover:	Circus in the sky album cover.jpg
Released:	28 June 2013
Recorded:	2012–2013
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	59:09
Label:	Illusive Sounds/Liberation Music
Producer:	DJ Izm, MC Bliss, MC Eso, M-Phazes
Prev Title:	Running on Air
Prev Year:	2010
Next Title:	Off the Grid
Next Year:	2017

Circus In The Sky is the fifth studio album by the Australian hip hop trio Bliss n Eso, following 2010's Running On Air. It was released on 28 June 2013 through Illusive Sounds.^[1] Bliss N Eso began recording the album in late 2012.^[2] The album revolves around themes such as optimism, freedom, and peace. The album instantly reached No. 1 on the iTunes albums chart upon release, and debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.^[3] The album was positively received and was accredited gold.^[4] Bliss N Eso toured in support for the album on the House Of Dreams Tour in 2013 and the Circus Under The Stars Tour in 2014. Circus In The Sky was nominated for an ARIA Music Award for Best Urban Album.^[5]

Background

Bliss N Eso began recording Circus In The Sky in late 2012, a large portion of the album in a portable studio while touring. It was also Bliss N Eso's first album with live strings. Bliss said "We've felt like we've evolved, really pushed ourselves creatively, and pushed the boundaries".^[6]

Singles

The first single "House Of Dreams" was released on 8 March 2013, the second single "Home Is Where the Heart Is" on 10 May, the third single "Reservoir Dogs" on 21 June, the fourth single "Act Your Age" on 16 August, and the fifth single "My Life" on 11 November. The singles peaked on the ARIA Singles Chart at No. 45, No. 31, No. 96, No. 31, and No. 26 respectively and finished at No. 94, No. 135, No. 123, No. 67, and No. 167 on the Triple J Hottest 100 respectively.^{[7] [8] [9]} "My Life" would go on to be Bliss N Eso's highest-charting single and would be accredited gold along with "Act Your Age".^[10]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)	Position
Australian Albums Chart^[12]	34
Chart (2014)	Position
Australian Albums Chart^[13]	89

Notes and References

1. Web site: Circus In The Sky - iTunes . Apple . 16 February 2014.
2. Web site: Bliss N Eso Bio . blissnso.com.au . 16 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140227085653/http://blissneso.com/bio/ . 27 February 2014 . dead .
3. Web site: Bliss N Eso - Australian Charts Portal . Hund Median . 16 February 2014.
4. Web site: ARIA Australian Artist Albums Chart. http://www.freezepage.com/1373706403YENWSDSEHN?url=http://ariacharts.com.au/chart/australia-artist-albums . dead . 13 July 2013 . . 13 July 2013.
5. Web site: ARIA Awards 2013 Winners. Music Feeds . 16 February 2014.
6. Web site: Bliss n Eso Circus In The Sky: The Documentary (The Making Of Circus In The Sky). . 16 February 2014.
7. Web site: Australian Charts Portal - Bliss N Eso . Hung Medien . 9 February 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140227075051/http://australian-charts.com/search.asp?search=Bliss+N+Eso&cat=s . 27 February 2014 . dmy .
8. Web site: Triple J Hottest 100 2013. . 16 February 2014.
9. Web site: Triple J Hottest 100 2013 101-200. . 16 February 2014.
10. Web site: ARIA Urban Singles Chart. http://www.freezepage.com/1391866520SJJAGBAMKT?url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/urban-singles. dead. 8 February 2014. Australian Recording Industry Association. 9 February 2014.
11. Web site: Bliss N Eso - Music Charts. αCharts . 18 March 2013.
12. Web site: End of Year Charts – ARIA Top 100 Albums 2013 . . . 7 January 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150227152711/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-100-albums-2013.htm . 27 February 2015 . dmy .
13. Web site: End of Year Charts – ARIA Top 100 Albums 2014 . . . 7 January 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150111061700/http://www.aria.com.au/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-100-albums-2014.htm . 11 January 2015 . dmy .