Confidence (Ocean Alley song) explained

Confidence
Cover:Confidence by Ocean Alley.png
Type:single
Artist:Ocean Alley
Album:Chiaroscuro
Released:[1]
Label:Ocean Alley
Prev Title:The Comedown
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Knees
Next Year:2018

"Confidence" is a song recorded by Australian rock group Ocean Alley. It was released on 6 February 2018 as the third single from the group's second studio album, Chiaroscuro (2018). The single was certified platinum in Australia in 2019.

Upon release of the album, Ocean Alley rhythm guitarist Mitch Galbraith said of "Confidence": "We knew we were on to something when we were writing that one, it was different to a lot of our stuff we’d done up to that point. It felt cool for us."[2]

The song was voted number 1 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2018.[3]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for Song of the Year.[4] It was also nominated for Rock of the Year at the APRA Music Awards of 2019.[5]

The song gained a resurgence in popularity in December 2023 after becoming popular on TikTok, re-entering the ARIA Singles Chart as well as debuting on American and British charts for the first time. It debuted at #37 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 on the chart dated 30 December 2023.

Reception

Esther Triffitt of Amnplify wrote: "'Confidence' oozes an addictive groove, driven by a dragging wah-wah pedal, accompanied by a video packed with the nerves of first-time rollerskating, and the dreaded falls." She added: "With catchy lyrics and a recognisable chorus, 'Confidence' is likely to become a crowd favourite".[6]

Emma Salisbury from The Music said "'Confidence' presents a whomping bass line that intertwines the track's tight marriage of hoarse electric guitar and straight drums, through a laid-back, funky groove. Vocals drenched in harmony echo through a gradual build of synths into perfectly placed hypnotic motifs creating an elaborate, electric soundscape."[7]

Music video

The song's music video was directed and produced by Tyler Bell and released on 5 February 2018.[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023–2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 3

Year-end charts

Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 64

Release history

Release history for "Confidence"! Region! Date! Format! Label
Australia6 February 2018Ocean Alley

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Confidence – Single. iTunes Australia. 19 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Ocean Alley have become more confident with the making of Chiaroscuro. The Herald. 17 March 2018. 19 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Hottest 100 2018. Triple J. 27 January 2019.
  4. Web site: ARIA Awards: 2019 ARIA Awards Nominated Artists Revealed . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) . 10 October 2019 . 10 October 2019 .
  5. Web site: 2019 APRA Awards nominees announced. Noise11. 27 March 2019. 29 March 2019.
  6. Web site: OCEAN ALLEY 'Confidence' (Single Review) Reviewer: Esther Triffitt. Amnplify. 19 January 2019.
  7. Web site: Ocean Alley / Chiaroscuro . The Music. March 2018. 19 January 2019.
  8. Web site: Ocean Alley – Confidence (Official Video) . YouTube. 5 February 2018. 19 January 2019.
  9. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 8 January 2024. 5 January 2024.
  10. Web site: ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 2019. Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 January 2020.

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