HyperParadise explained

HyperParadise
Type:studio
Artist:Hermitude
Cover:HyperParadise.jpg
Alt:HyperParadise album cover
Genre:Electronica, Australian hip hop
Label:Elefant Traks
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HyperParadise is the fourth album from Australian hip-hop artists Hermitude. It was released on 3 February 2012.[1]

At the J Awards of 2012, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[2]

At the AIR Awards of 2012, the album won Best Independent Dance/Electronic Album.[3] [4]

Singles

Three singles were released from HyperParadise. "Get in My Life", was released in November 2010.[5] The second, "Speak of the Devil", was released on 9 September 2011. "Speak of the Devil" won the 2011 Triple J Award for Music Video of the Year.[6] The same track scored number 44 on the 2011 Triple J Hottest 100.[7] "HyperParadise" was released as the third and final single. A Flume remix saw the song peak at number 38 on the ARIA Charts, becoming the group's first charting single.

Reception

Andrew Hickey from Beat described the album as "instantly listenable" and "epic". He states Hermitude has been able to "expertly weave through genres and influences to create a unique sound".[8] The Orange Press described the album as "yet another quantum leap ahead". The review concludes by stating "if there's any justice, this album will be the one that finally launches them into the upper stratosphere of producers, both here and abroad".[9] Dominic Sciberras from Purple Sneakers states Hermitude "utilize their wide array of skills to create a sophisticated yet immensely listener friendly record". He describes Hermitude as "happy doing their own thing" by "defying trends and ignoring hype".[10]

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabelCatalogue
Various3 February 2012Elefant TraksACE069
AustraliaACE071

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HyperParadise. Apple Inc.. 11 March 2012. 3 February 2012.
  2. Web site: The J Award 2012. Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2012. 15 August 2020.
  3. Web site: NOMINATIONS: 2012 Jagermeister Independent Music Awards . Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 17 September 2012. 20 August 2020.
  4. Web site: History Wins. Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 18 August 2020.
  5. Web site: Hermitude Get In My Life. AIRIT. 11 November 2010. 6 April 2020.
  6. Web site: J Awards 2011. Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 March 2012. November 2011.
  7. Web site: Rowe. Zan. Hermitude welcome you into their Hyperparadise.... Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 March 2012. 31 January 2012.
  8. Web site: Hickey. Andrew. Hermitude : Hyper Paradise. Beat. 11 March 2012.
  9. Web site: Review: Hermitude - HyperParadise. The Orange Press. 11 March 2012. 3 February 2012.
  10. Web site: Sciberras. Dominic. ALBUM REVIEW: Hermitude ‘Hyper Paradise’. Purple Sneakers. 11 March 2012.