Loving in Stereo explained

Loving in Stereo
Type:studio
Artist:Jungle
Cover:Loving In Stereo.jpeg
Border:yes
Released:13 August 2021
Length:40:02
Producer:Jungle
Prev Title:For Ever
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Volcano
Next Year:2023

Loving in Stereo is the third studio album by British electronic band Jungle, released on 13 August 2021. It is their first release on their own independent label, Caiola Records, and is marketed and distributed by AWAL (a division of Sony Music).

Loving in Stereo was released three years after their second studio album, For Ever (2018), and is the group's first release to include featured artists, with guest appearances from American rapper Bas and Swiss-Tamil musician Priya Ragu respectively. The album was preceded by five singles: "Keep Moving", "Talk About It", "Romeo", "Truth", and "All of the Time".

Background

Loving in Stereo comes three years after the band's second studio album, For Ever (2018).[1] The album additionally marks the first time that Jungle have included featured collaborations on a release, with American rapper Bas and Swiss-Tamil musician Priya Ragu, respectively.[2]

Composition

The album as a whole discusses themes of "new beginnings, new love and fighting back against the odds".[2] In an interview discussing the album, frontman Josh Lloyd-Watson stated:

"When we write music there's hope. Maybe today we'll create something that influences people and changes the way they feel. If you can make something that lifts people, that's an amazing feeling."[2]

Release

On 16 March 2021, Jungle premiered a trailer titled Loving in Stereo featuring a vignette of the dancers regularly associated with the collective from previous videos, performing in an abandoned compound or prison.[3] At the time of the trailer's release, it was unclear whether the title was in reference to an upcoming album or a single.[4] On 22 March, the duo confirmed Loving in Stereo would serve as the title of their third studio album, by way of the announcement of the album's first single, "Keep Moving" which premiered via Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1's Hottest Record in the World program on 23 March 2021.[5] Loving in Stereo was released on 13 August 2021 through the group's own independent imprint, Caiola Records.[6] It was made available on CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats.[7] A blue marbled edition of the album was additionally made available in selected international JB Hi-Fi stores.

Critical reception

At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, Loving in Stereo received an average score of 81 based on 11 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

Promotion

Singles

"Keep Moving" was released on 23 March 2021 as the album's lead single. It was premiered on Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World program on BBC Radio 1.[8]

"Talk About It" was released on 2 June 2021 as the second single.[9] It was premiered the same way as its predecessor, on Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World program.[10]

"Romeo", featuring American rapper Bas, was released on 6 July 2021 as the third single. "Romeo" marked the duo's first single with a featured artist.[11]

Tour

Alongside the album's announcement, the band additionally released details of an upcoming worldwide tour, which began in September 2021.[2]

Track listing

All tracks are produced by J Lloyd, except "Can't Stop the Stars", produced by J Lloyd and Tom McFarland.

Notes

Personnel

Jungle

Additional musicians

Technical personnel

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[14] 18

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatEditionLabelCatalogue
Various13 August 2021StandardCaiola
Australia13 August 2021CDStandardAWALCAI001CD[15]
New Zealand13 August 2021CDStandardAWALCAI001CD[16]
Australia13 August 2021LPStandardAWALCAI001LP[17]
New Zealand13 August 2021LPStandardAWALCAI001LP[18]
Australia13 August 2021LPBlue marbled editionAWALCAI001LPIND[19]
New Zealand13 August 2021LP Blue marbled editionAWALCAI001LPIND[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jungle share joyous single 'Keep Moving' and tell us about "chaotic and magical" third album 'Loving in Stereo' . . 23 March 2021 . 24 April 2021 . Richards, Will . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324121155/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/jungle-share-joyous-single-keep-moving-and-tell-us-about-chaotic-and-magical-third-album-loving-in-stereo-2906653/ . 24 March 2021 . live.
  2. News: Jungle detail hopeful new album 'Loving in Stereo,' share single "Keep Moving" . Magnetic Mag . 23 March 2021 . 24 April 2021 . Middleton, Ryan . https://web.archive.org/web/20210424033907/https://www.magneticmag.com/2021/03/jungle-detail-new-album-loving-in-stereo-share-single-keep-moving/ . 24 April 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: Jungle – Loving in Stereo (Trailer) . . 16 March 2021 . 28 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210425092239/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN1aHpU8Tv4&ab_channel=Jungle4eva . 25 April 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: Jungle are teasing something big titled 'Loving in Stereo' . This Song Is Sick . 16 March 2021 . 28 April 2021 . BG, Reid . https://web.archive.org/web/20210316184226/https://thissongissick.com/post/jungle-tease-loving-in-stereo/ . 16 March 2021 . live.
  5. Web site: Jungle announce new album 'Loving in Stereo' . . 24 March 2021 . 24 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324114033/https://diymag.com/2021/03/24/jungle-album-loving-in-stereo/ . 24 March 2021 . live.
  6. Web site: Jungle announce new album 'Loving In Stereo' . Mystic Sons . 24 March 2021 . 24 April 2021 . Bound, Chris . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324132527/http://www.mysticsons.com/article/jungle-announce-new-album-loving-stereo/ . 24 March 2021 . live.
  7. Web site: Loving in Stereo by Jungle on Apple Music . . 24 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210424032336/https://music.apple.com/au/album/loving-in-stereo/1555318008/ . 24 April 2021 . live.
  8. Web site: Jungle announce new album Loving in Stereo, shares disco infused "Keep Moving" . Glide Magazine . 24 March 2021 . 24 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324002130/https://glidemagazine.com/255112/jungle-announce-new-album-loving-in-stereo-shares-disco-infused-keep-moving/ . 24 March 2021 . live.
  9. Web site: Watch Jungle's energetic music video for new single 'Talk About It' . . 3 June 2021 . 5 June 2021 . Peters, Daniel . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603055316/https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-jungles-energetic-music-video-for-new-single-talk-about-it-2954805/ . 3 June 2021 . live.
  10. Web site: Watch: Jungle share new track 'Talk About It' from upcoming LP Loving In Stereo . . 3 June 2021 . 5 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603105637/https://www.hotpress.com/music/watch-jungle-share-new-track-talk-about-it-from-upcoming-lp-loving-in-stereo-22855246/ . 3 June 2021 . live.
  11. Jungle team up with Bas for new song 'Romeo' . . 7 July 2021 . 21 July 2021 . Legaspi, Althea . https://web.archive.org/web/20210707041212/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jungle-bas-romeo-song-video-1193473/ . 7 July 2021 . live.
  12. Loving in Stereo . liner notes . . Caiola Records . 2021 . CAI001CD.
  13. Web site: Tom Sandford – Graphic Design. 2021-10-18. Tom Sandford Design. en.
  14. Web site: 2021 33-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). Lithuanian. AGATA. 20 August 2021. 20 August 2021.
  15. Web site: Loving in Stereo . . 13 August 2021 . 24 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210424032606/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/cd-jungle-loving-in-stereo-cd/ . 24 April 2021 . live.
  16. Web site: Loving in Stereo Jungle . . 13 August 2021 . 13 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210613082648/https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/dance/loving-in-stereo/394447/ . 13 June 2021 . live.
  17. Web site: Loving in Stereo (Vinyl) . . 24 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210424032105/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/vinyl-jungle-loving-in-stereo-vinyl-lp/ . 24 April 2021 . live.
  18. Web site: Loving In Stereo (Vinyl) Jungle . . 13 August 2021 . 13 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210613083223/https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/dance/loving-in-stereo-vinyl/394448/ . 13 June 2021 . live.
  19. Web site: Loving in Stereo (Blue Marbled Vinyl) . . 24 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210424032439/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/vinyl-jungle-loving-in-stereo-blue-marbled-vinyl-lp/ . 24 April 2021 . live.
  20. Web site: Loving in Stereo (Blue Vinyl) Jungle . . 13 August 2021 . 13 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210613083341/https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/dance/loving-in-stereo-blue-vinyl/394449/ . 13 June 2021 . live.

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