Sunday Sadness Explained

Sunday Sadness
Type:studio
Artist:Amy Shark
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Sunday Sadness is the third studio album by Australian alternative pop singer-songwriter Amy Shark. It was released on 9 August 2024 through Sony Music Australia. The album was announced on 26 April 2024, alongside the release of the third single "Loving Me Lover".[1] [2]

The album will be supported with the Sadness Tour across Australia and New Zealand in October and November 2024.[3]

Critical reception

Poppy Reid from Rolling Stone Australia gave the album a perfect score, saying, "Amy Shark has always been led by vulnerability, but what places Sunday Sadness in the lead of her long-player canon is that it feels more seductive than its predecessors. From glorious guitar lines to brain-tickling production elements, to her most quotable lyrics yet, Amy sounds more aware than ever of the chokehold she has over pop."

John O'Brien from The Courier-Mail described the album as "i.a grab-bag of musical styles, from the retro electro-rock of 'Can I Shower at Yours' to the breezy guitars of 'Loving Me Lover' and the Lisa Loeb vibe of autobiographical 'I'm Sorry'."

Zoë Radas from Stack Magazine described the album as "a collection of gems that are as easy to binge as a pack of peanut M&Ms" and closes the review saying "Sunday Sadness thumps all the bells it sets up."[4]

Broken8Records said "Sunday Sadness stands out in Shark's discography due to its seductive allure. The combination of brilliant guitar riffs, innovative production, and unforgettable lyrics showcases Shark's confidence and mastery of pop music."[5]

Mike DeWald from Riff Magazine said "As a complete work, Sunday Sadness may be Shark's most cohesive record from front to back, with a balanced mix of the familiar and unfamiliar all fitting under the same umbrella."[6]

Track listing

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Personnel

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 1
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[8] 28

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabelCatalogue
Various9 August 2024Sony Music Australia
Australia19802810432, 19802810481

Notes and References

  1. Amy Shark Announces Third Album 'Sunday Sadness'. Rolling Stone Australia. 26 April 2024. 26 April 2024.
  2. Amy Shark Announces Third Studio Album Sunday Sadness. The Music. 26 April 2024. 26 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Amy Shark Releases Third Album 'Sunday Sadness'. Brag Media. 9 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Album review: Amy Shark's art of the heavy heart on Sunday Sadness . Stack Magazine. 9 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
  5. Web site: With 'Sunday Sadness', Amy Shark Solidifies Her Status As Australia's Premier Pop Songwriter. Broken8Records. 11 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
  6. Web site: ALBUM REVIEW: Amy Shark shows different sides on 'Sunday Sadness' . Riff Magazine. 8 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
  7. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2024. 16 August 2024.
  8. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. 16 August 2024.