Kimosabè Explained
| Kimosabè |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Dope Lemon |
| Cover: | Kimosabè by Dope Lemon.png |
| Released: | 29 September 2023 |
| Length: | 44:17 |
| Label: | BMG |
| Prev Title: | Rose Pink Cadillac |
| Prev Year: | 2022 |
Kimosabè is the sixth studio album by Australian musician Angus Stone, and his fourth under the name Dope Lemon. It was released on 29 September 2023 through BMG Rights Management.
The title track and lead single features a sample from the 2008 film Step Brothers.[1] Upon announcement in July 2023, Stone said, "This record is everything that's me. In the past, the artwork has been anonymous in a way because I was trying to explore these styles, and having this shield in front of me was beautiful – I could sort of slink around in the shadows and wouldn't have the public make judgement on the person behind it. This record, I had moments of clarity reflecting on my childhood, and I was able to see where I want to be in the future. So putting myself on the cover just felt right."[2]
The album was supported with two shows on 14 and 15 September 2023; one at The Forum, Melbourne and one at the Sydney Opera House.[3]
The album was nominated for Best Record at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards.[4]
At the AIR Awards of 2024, the album was nominated for Best Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP.[5]
Personnel
Musicians
- Dope Lemon – vocals (all tracks), bass (tracks 3, 8), synthesizer (8)
- Leigh Fisher – percussion (all tracks), drums (1–9)
- Ben Edgar – electric guitar (1–8, 10), bass (1, 2, 7), banjo (3), acoustic guitar (4), pedal steel guitar (6), additional programming (7)
- Thomas Bartlett – piano, synthesizer (1–9); Mellotron (1, 2, 4–6, 8, 9), Wurlitzer (1), clavinet (3)
- Elliott Hammond – bass, drums, organ, percussion, piano, vocals (4)
- Brad Heald – bass, drums, piano (6, 9); percussion, samples, synthesizer, vocals (6, 10); piano, sitar, strings, Wurlitzer (6); organ, zither (10)
- Joanna-Grace Jackson – vocals (7)
- Chris Bevens – flute (10)
- Ferraris Sisters – vocals (10)
Technical
- Dope Lemon – production, engineering
- Reyne House – production (4), engineering (1–4)
- Brian Lucey – engineering
- Eric J – engineering
- Paul Pilseniks – engineering
- Ben Edgar – engineering (1–8, 10)
- George Georgiadis – engineering (6)
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: DOPE LEMON's New Single Features Will Ferrell and Judd Apatow As Co-Writers . Tone Deaf. 2 June 2023. 10 October 2023.
- Web site: Dope Lemon Announces 'Kimosabè' Launch Shows in Melbourne and Sydney . Music Feeds. 18 July 2023. 10 October 2023.
- Web site: DOPE LEMON Drops New Album 'Kimosabè' . Rolling Stone Australia. 29 September 2023. 10 October 2023.
- Web site: Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees. Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
- Web site: 2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More. The Music. 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024.
- Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 9 October 2023. 10 October 2023.
