The Aviary (album) explained

The Aviary
Type:studio
Artist:Galantis
Cover:Galantis The Aviary.jpg
Released:15 September 2017
Recorded:2016–2017
Genre:EDM
Length:40:20
Label:Big Beat (Atlantic)
Producer:
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The Aviary is the second studio album by Swedish electronic dance music act Galantis.[1] It was released on 15 September 2017 through Big Beat Records[2] and Atlantic Records, and features appearances from Throttle, Reece Bullimore, Hook n Sling, ROZES, Hannah Wilson and Wrabel.[3]

On 16 February 2017, the duo released the single "Rich Boy" along with a lyric video directed by We Wrk Wknds. Along with the announcement of the album, it was also announced that the single "Rich Boy" would be excluded from the track list of the album. The album was made available for pre-order on 12 July 2017.[4]

Singles

On 1 April 2016, the pair released the single "No Money", which became their first single to debut on the US Billboard Hot 100.[5] On 5 August 2016, they released the standalone single "Make Me Feel" for the soundtrack to Netflix's original film, XOXO.[6]

On 30 September 2016, Galantis and Hook n Sling released the collaborative single "Love on Me" followed by a music video for the track on 4 October 2016, directed by Dano Cerny. On 15 December 2016, they released a lyric video for "Pillow Fight", which the band has said "brings back the original Galantis heart and roots". On 5 May 2017, the duo released the single "Hunter", to be accompanied by a music video which has already been filmed.[7]

On 8 December 2017, Galantis released "Tell Me You Love Me" as the fifth and final single from the album.[8]

Promotional singles

On 12 July 2017, it was announced on social media that Galantis' second studio album would be titled The Aviary, accompanied by the release of the promotional single titled "True Feeling".[9] The track "Girls on Boys", a collaboration with American singer-songwriter Rozes,[10] was released as the second promotional single on 1 September 2017 and was revealed on 24 August 2017.[11]

Track listing

Notes

Charts

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New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[12] 4

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BREAKING: Galantis Reveal Brand New Album & We Couldn't Be More Excited. Meadow. Matthew. Your EDM. 11 July 2017. 20 July 2017.
  2. Galantis Announce Sophomore Album 'The Aviary,' Drop New Single 'True Feeling'. Billboard. 20 July 2017.
  3. News: Galantis announce second studio album, 'Aviary'. DJMag.com. 12 July 2017. 20 July 2017.
  4. Web site: Galantis Announces New Studio Album 'The Aviary'. Stevo. 2017-07-11. EDM Sauce. 20 July 2017.
  5. Music: Top 100 Songs Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Billboard. 3 September 2016.
  6. News: Galantis Drops Exciting New Single "True Feeling" + Announces Their Sophomore Album 'The Aviary'. This Song Is Sick. 20 July 2017.
  7. Galantis Catches a New Vibe With 'Hunter': Listen. Billboard. 20 July 2017.
  8. Web site: Tell Me You Love Me. . 8 December 2017. 31 March 2018.
  9. News: Galantis Reveals New Single "True Feeling" & Album Details!. EDM Identity. 13 July 2017. 20 July 2017.
  10. Web site: New Music Releases For 24 August 2017. Noise11. Ryan. Gavin. 25 August 2017. 25 August 2017.
  11. Web site: Galantis: The Aviary – Music on Google Play. Google Play Music. 25 August 2017.
  12. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 25 September 2017. 22 September 2017.