I Freak Out (EP) explained

I Freak Out
Type:EP
Artist:The Hard Aches
Cover:The Hard Aches - I Freak Out EP Cover.jpg
Released:9 September 2016
Recorded:February 2016
Studio:Birdland Studios, Melbourne
Genre:Alternative rock, punk rock
Length:18:31
Producer:Lindsay Gravina
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Chronology:The Hard Aches EP

I Freak Out is the second extended play by Australian melodic punk/alternative rock band The Hard Aches, released on 9 September 2016 by Anchorhead Records.[1]

Background and promotion

In February 2016, the band went to Birdland Studios in Melbourne to record their second EP, working with producer Lindsay Gravina (who'd previously worked on albums for The Living End and Magic Dirt) to create the bands first record not managed entirely by David and Upton themselves.[2] [3]

In May 2016, The Hard Aches released the single "Glad That You’re Gone", which was added to Triple J's full rotation.[4] [5] [6] The song, along with its accompanying music video,[7] were well received by critics and fans. In August 2016, the band announced the upcoming release of their second EP.[8] [9] [10]

The Hard Aches released their second extended play, I Freak Out, in September 2016.[1] The six-track EP spawned a second single, "Gut Full", which also received a music video on 16 September 2016.[11]

Critical reception

The extended play received positive reviews, and marked the band's first-ever appearance on the ARIA Album Charts. The Brag praised the EP, saying "I Freak Out cements The Hard Aches as a band to watch, cramming emotionally and musically dense content into every second, leaving the release bursting at the seams".[12] Metratone gave the album a positive review, stating: "amongst all the catchy guitar riffs and belt worthy lyrics, the only complaint I have is that I don’t want it to end".[13]

Track listing

Track listing adapted from BandCamp.[1]

Personnel

The Hard Aches
Production
Design

Release history

RegionDateLabelFormatCatalog
Australia9 September 2016Anchorhead RecordsCD, digital download, streamingANC022C
LPANC022V

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I Freak Out . . 9 September 2016 . 15 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Don't Freak Out...Adelaide Punks The Hard Aches Are Back. Edward. Johnstone. scenestr. 6 October 2016. 15 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Ben David of The Hard Aches (Adelaide) on touring, new EP I Freak Out and more!. 20 September 2016. Margy. Noble. The AU Review. 15 March 2023.
  4. Web site: The Hard Aches: "We wouldn't trade our hometown for the world". Dani. Brown. Finns Magazine. WordPress.com. 4 July 2016. 15 March 2023.
  5. 730230060771205121 . TheHardAches . Just got word that "Glad That You're Gone" has been added to @triplej full rotation starting next week. . The Hard Aches . 11 May 2016 . 15 March 2023 . en-AU.
  6. Web site: Adelaide's 'The Hard Aches' release new song 'Glad that You're Gone' with a killer message.. Music Injection. WordPress.com. 28 May 2016. 15 March 2023.
  7. Web site: The Hard Aches – Glad That You're Gone . 21 May 2016. YouTube. 15 March 2023.
  8. Web site: The Hard Aches release new EP & announce national tour. Music Injection. WordPress.com. 9 August 2016. 15 March 2023.
  9. Web site: The Hard Aches To Drop New EP, Announce Monstrous National Tour. The Music. 6 August 2016. 15 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20170821071634/http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2016/08/06/the-hard-aches-to-drop-new-ep,-announce-monstrous-national-tour/. 21 August 2017. dead.
  10. Web site: Indie-punks The Hard Aches announce new EP & national tour to celebrate. Muggleton. Sam. AAA Backstage. 9 August 2016. 15 March 2023.
  11. Web site: The Hard Aches Drop New Clip For 'Gut Full' . The Music. 16 September 2016. 15 March 2023.
  12. Web site: The Hard Aches: I Freak Out. Spencer. Scott. The Brag. 21 September 2016. 15 March 2023.
  13. Web site: The Hard Aches – I Freak Out. https://web.archive.org/web/20170221081142/http://www.metratone.com.au/the-hard-aches-i-freak-out/. dead. 21 February 2017. 6 October 2016. Metratone. 15 March 2023.
  14. Web site: Gurrumul takes out posthumous #1 album. ARIA. 22 May 2015 . 15 March 2023.