Euphoric Sad Songs Explained
Euphoric Sad Songs |
Type: | EP |
Longtype: | / mini-album |
Artist: | Raye |
Cover: | Raye - Euphoric Sad Songs.png |
Recorded: | 2018–2020[1] |
Genre: |
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Length: | 31:06 |
Label: | Polydor |
Producer: |
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Prev Title: | Side Tape |
Prev Year: | 2018 |
Next Title: | Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) |
Next Year: | 2020 |
Euphoric Sad Songs is the debut mini-album[3] [4] by British singer-songwriter Raye.[5] It was released on 20 November 2020 through Polydor Records. The album was supported by the singles; "Love Me Again", "Secrets" with Regard, "Natalie Don't", "Love of Your life" and "Regardless" with Rudimental. Promotional single "Please Don't Touch" also preceded the project's release. A remix EP titled Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) was released on 28 December 2020.[6]
Release and promotion
In an interview with BBC News in July 2020, Raye initially announced that her fifth EP would be titled, Her Heart Beats in 4/4, and that it would be released later that same year, with the project would be centred around the theme of the "seven stages of grief".[7] Raye disclosed that she wrote the album during each stage of grief and that ultimately the creative process had healed her broken heart. It was also confirmed that the EP would include previously released singles "Love Me Again" and "Please Don't Touch".[8] The album would later be re-titled Euphoric Sad Songs, with it being nine tracks in length.[9] Raye would take to her social medias to announce that she will be hosting a Zoom call on 19 November 2020.[10] The project was officially released on 20 November 2020 alongside its release.[11] On 17 December 2020, MTV premiered a mini documentary which mainly focuses about the process and creation of the album.[12]
Singles
In August 2019, Raye released the lead single "Love Me Again". A remix of the song with Jess Glynne was later released on 30 August 2019.[13] The single peaked at Number 55 on the UK Singles Chart and has since been certified Silver.
"Secrets" with Regard was released as the second single on 24 April 2020. The single achieved commercial success in Europe, as well as reaching the top 10 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the UK Dance Chart, as well as later being certified Gold.
"Natalie Don't" was released as the third single on 10 July 2020 and would top the Russian Airplay chart as well as peak at number 35 in Scotland.[14]
"Love of Your Life" was released as the fourth single on 6 November 2020. A music video for the song was premiered on Glamour Magazine's website on 12 November 2020.[15]
"Regardless" with Rudimental was released as the fifth single alongside the release of the album on 20 November 2020. A music video was released on January 8, 2021.
Promotional singles
"Please Don't Touch", was released on 13 December 2019 as a promotional single.[16]
Charts
Release history
Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition)
Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) |
Type: | EP |
Artist: | Raye |
Recorded: | 2020 |
Genre: |
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Length: | 13:07 |
Label: | Polydor |
Producer: |
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Prev Title: | Euphoric Sad Songs |
Prev Year: | 2020 |
Next Title: | My 21st Century Blues |
Next Year: | 2023 |
Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition) is the first remix EP and fifth overall from British singer-songwriter Raye.[22] The EP was released on 28 December 2020 through Polydor with no prior announcement. The EP features the single "Regardless" and 3 remixes of tracks from the original album. A reissue of the EP was later released in 2021 and includes 2 new remixes of "Love Of Your Life" as well as 3 new remixes of "Regardless".
Notes and References
- Web site: RAYE выпустит новый мини-альбом "Euphoric Sad Songs" | WOWone.ru — Новинки музыки (2020). 5 November 2020. 14 November 2020. 5 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105151442/https://wowone.ru/raye-vypustit-novyj-mini-albom-euphoric-sad-songs/. live.
- Web site: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with RAYE. Nme.com. 30 November 2020. 8 December 2021. 8 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211208155535/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/raye-in-conversation-interview-2825925. live.
- Web site: Sharratt. Joe. 2020-11-22. RAYE returns to the limelight with new album Euphoric Sad Songs. 2020-12-01. Music Talkers - Latest Music News & Artist Exposure. en-gb. 23 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123164219/https://musictalkers.com/reviews/7607-raye-returns-to-the-limelight-with-new-album-euphoric-sad-songs. live.
- Web site: 2020-11-22. RAYE Releases 'Euphoric Sad Songs' Mini Album. 2020-11-27. CelebMix. en-GB. 24 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124041442/https://celebmix.com/raye-releases-euphoric-sad-songs-mini-album/. live.
- Web site: Euphoric Sad Songs by RAYE. 2020-12-01. Apple Music. en-us. 20 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120050532/https://music.apple.com/us/album/euphoric-sad-songs/1539084802. live.
- Web site: Open.spotify.com. Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition). en. 2020-12-28. 28 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201228171905/https://open.spotify.com/album/1HUdjbxBHCTYwqxNGlcdYp. live.
- News: 2020-07-14. How updating Dolly Parton's Jolene helped Raye find her voice. en-GB. BBC News. 2020-11-07. 17 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717073303/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53403474. live.
- Web site: RAYE reveals how her new EP helped heal her broken heart. 2020-11-07. uk.news.yahoo.com. en-GB. 24 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220324144540/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/raye-new-ep-helped-heal-broken-heart-060147193.html. live.
- Web site: RAYE shares new disco anthem "Love Of Your Life". 2020-11-07. The Line of Best Fit. en. 25 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211125084135/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/raye-shares-new-disco-anthem-love-of-your-life. live.
- Web site: RAYE on Instagram: "', ., . ' . ". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/raye/2444605423431343248 . 26 December 2021 . registration. 2020-12-17. Instagram. en.
- Web site: RAYE on Instagram: "☁️ JUST DROPPED A MINI ALBUM EUPHORIC SAD SONGS ☁️ my darlings this is something i wanted to surprise u with in this dreadful time so…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/raye/2446507730631056804 . 26 December 2021 . registration. 2020-12-17. Instagram. en.
- Web site: RAYE Talks Heartbreak; 'Euphoric Sad Songs' Exclusive Documentary MTV Music - YouTube. 2020-12-17. YouTube. 17 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217143617/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3FO_1u4Z3w&feature=youtu.be. live.
- Web site: 2019-08-30. RAYE Taps Jess Glynne For "Love Me Again" Remix. 2020-11-07. idolator.
- Web site: City & Country Radio – Top Week Hits – Tophit Music Charts. 2020-11-07. TopHit.ru. 28 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028042247/https://tophit.ru/en/chart/russia/weekly/2020-09-04/all/all. live.
- Web site: Smith. Josh. Here's your first look at RAYE's new music video 'Love of Your Life' - the glam AF escapism we need right now. 2020-11-13. Glamour UK. 12 November 2020. en-GB. 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112232407/https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/raye-new-music-video-2020. live.
- Web site: Das. Shaoni. 2019-12-15. Raye Gets Her Solo Moment in "Please Don't Touch". 2020-11-07. Music Talkers - Latest Music News & Artist Exposure. en-gb. 13 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230913073300/https://musictalkers.com/latest-news/6226-raye-gets-her-solo-moment-in-%E2%80%9Cplease-don%E2%80%99t-touch%E2%80%9D. live.
- Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). Lithuanian. AGATA. February 18, 2020. March 7, 2021. 19 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210219094842/https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/7s/. live.
- Web site: Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company. 2020-12-17. Officialcharts.com. en. 30 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130103936/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-downloads-chart/20201127/7003/. live.
- Web site: Open.spotify.com. Euphoric Sad Songs. en. 2020-11-27. 27 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127235740/https://open.spotify.com/album/7u2byARDMi8YgqSVhKArYB. live.
- Web site: Euphoric Sad Songs CD Album. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123210142/https://store.hmv.com/Store/Music/CD/Euphoric-Sad-Songs. 23 November 2020. 2020-12-17. HMV Store. en-GB. live.
- Web site: Raye - Euphoric Sad Songs (Lp/Ex) (Vinyl). 2021-05-16. Target.com. en. 16 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516185443/https://www.target.com/p/raye-euphoric-sad-lp-ex-explicit-lyrics-vinyl/-/A-82778593. live.
- Web site: Tidal.com. Raye - Euphoric Sad Songs (Dance Edition). en-US. 2020-12-28.