Lost in the Sun (song) explained

Lost in the Sun
Cover:Lostinthesun.png
Alt:A woman stands staring at the sun with her arms and hands touching the back of her head
Type:single
Artist:Ivy
Album:All Hours
B-Side:We Try
Released:April 10, 2012
Recorded:2011
Genre:Indie pop
Length:3:27
Prev Title:Fascinated
Prev Year:2011

"Lost in the Sun" is a song by American indie rock band Ivy. It was released as the third and final single from their sixth studio album, All Hours (2011). It was issued in the United States on April 10, 2012 as a digital download by Nettwerk and Unfiltered Records. The single was written and produced by Adam Schlesinger and Andy Chase.

Background and composition

In Matt Collar's AllMusic description of the track, he stated that it is a "more detached electronica" song with "a slick if still airy mix of melodic guitar pop".[1]

Critical reception

"Lost in the Sun" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. John Bergstrom of PopMatters enjoyed "Lost in the Sun", but preferred Ivy's "World Without You" more.[2]

Music video

A music video for the song was filmed in early 2012 and released on August 23, 2012.[3] The video shows singer Dominique Durand lounging on the beach while singing the song.

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from All Hours liner notes and Ivy's AllMusic discography.[4] [5]

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Collar. Matt. Ivy – All Hours. AllMusic. April 19, 2016.
  2. Bergstrom. John. Ivy – All Hours. 16 April 2016. PopMatters. September 28, 2011.
  3. Web site: Ivy - Lost In The Sun - Official Music Video. YouTube. 6 December 2015.
  4. . All Hours . Liner notes . . 2011 . New York City, New York.
  5. Web site: Ivy – All Hours: Credits. AllMusic. April 19, 2016.
  6. Web site: Lost in the Sun - Single. iTunes. December 6, 2015.