| Just a Lover | |
| Cover: | Just_a_Lover_by_Hayden_James.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Hayden James |
| Recorded: | 2016 |
| Label: | Future Classic |
| Chronology: | Hayden James |
| Prev Title: | Something About You |
| Prev Year: | 2014 |
| Next Title: | Numb |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
"Just a Lover" is a song by Australian record producer Hayden James, It was released on 17 June 2016 via the Future Classic label.[1] It follows from the success of his 2014 single, "Something About You" which was Triple J's most played song over summer 2014 and 2015.[2] The track features pitched down vocals from Australian singer George Maple.
A remixes EP was released on 19 August 2016.[3] A second remixes EP was released on 21 October 2016.[4]
"Just a Lover" was nominated for Best Dance Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016.
Collin Robinson from Stereo Gum said; "Warped, whomping synth bass churns around intricate percussion for an updated '80s-leaning aesthetic. James' androgynous voice interjects with a catchy melody on the simple repeated refrain "In my heart, you were just a lover/ I can't bare for you to leave." All of the elements come together to make one hell of festival dance romp."[5]
Amber De Luca from Fashion Journal said; "Hayden James has come through and delivered. "Just A Lover" is the epitome of the ultimate Sunday sesh anthem."[6]
Aaron Blum from Indie Shuffle said; "Hayden James is back with another gem called "Just A Lover," and it's pretty dang amazing. The song picks up right where he left off, featuring that infectious deep groove."[7]
The music video for "Just a Lover" was directed by SPLINTR and released on 12 September 2016.[8]