Water Colours Explained

Water Colours
Type:studio
Artist:Swimming With Dolphins
Cover:Water Colours album cover.jpg
Released:May 13, 2011
Length:38:05
Label:Tooth & Nail
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Water Colours is the debut studio album by the American electronica band, Swimming With Dolphins. It was released on May 13, 2011 on iTunes[1] and in physical CD format on May 17, 2011.[2] On May 25, 2011, the band released a trailer for the album's release on YouTube.[3]

Background and release

Swimming With Dolphins with Tooth & Nail Records in June 2010.[4] Recording for the album began in the summer of 2010 where it was produced by Aaron Sprinkle in Seattle.[5] [6] The album finished production in Atlanta with help from producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount.[7] [6] Sarah Beintker provided additional vocals on the songs "Holiday" and "Sleep To Dream". The album also featured the artists Sunsun and Mod Sun.[8]

The album was set to be released in March 2011 but was pushed two months back.[9] It was officially released on May 17, 2011.[10] "Sleep To Dream" was the first and only single off the album. It was made available on April 26, 2011, a few weeks in advance of the album's debut.[11] On August 5, 2011, Swimming With Dolphins uploaded the official music video for the song, via YouTube.[12] The video was shot along the Northern California Coast side.[13]

Reception

The album received overall positive reviews from multiple professional music sites. Theo Bowyer of Cross Rhythms praised the single "Sleep To Dream" for its "hooky, synth riff" and compared it to Owl City. He also complimented the writing flexibility on the track "Diplomat" that showcases Tofte's mature lyrical approach. William Ruhlmann of AllMusic called the album, "party music."[8] Scott Fryberger of Jesus Freak Hideout called "Holiday" the highlight of album, praising the track for its emotional and thoughtful lyrics. He also added, "The synthpop is fun and reminiscent of the 80s... The lyrics and vocals are pretty good, but mostly find themselves taking a back seat to the music." However, he was criticized the track "Diplomat" for its "unfortunate profane use of 'hell'."[10] A mixed review came from Kaj Roth of Melodic as he stated, "Tofte needs better songs because only a few lift up his debut album Water Colours." He was critical on the tracks such as "Happiness" and "Good Times" calling them "quite boring." However, he praised the tracks "Diplomat" and "Sleep to Dream".

Personnel

Credits for Water Colours adapted from AllMusic.[15]

Swimming With Dolphins
Additional musicians and production

Charts

Chart (2011)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[16] 40
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[17] 31

Music videos

Lyric videos

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Water Colours on iTunes . January 2011 . iTunes . May 19, 2014.
  2. Web site: Water Colours on Amazon.com . Amazon . May 19, 2014.
  3. Web site: Swimming With Dolphins Water Colours Album Trailer . YouTube . May 23, 2014.
  4. T&N signs Swimming With Dolphins. HM. Doug Van Pelt. June 23, 2010. July 20, 2023.
  5. Web site: Tooth & Nail sign electronica pop band Swimming With Dolphins. Cross Rhythms. June 29, 2010. July 20, 2023.
  6. Web site: Swimming with Dolphins. louderthanthemusic.com. July 20, 2023.
  7. Web site: Electronica's Swimming With Dolphins releases debut album. Cross Rhythms. April 24, 2011. July 20, 2023.
  8. Web site: Water Colours Review by William Ruhlmann. William Ruhlmann. AllMusic. July 20, 2023.
  9. Web site: Swimming with Dolphins Set to Release Water Colors. louderthanthemusic.com. May 13, 2011. July 20, 2023.
  10. Web site: Water Colours review on Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Scott Fryberger. May 14, 2011. May 8, 2014.
  11. Web site: Tooth & Nail announces Swimming With Dolphins' "Sleep To Dream" single. Tooth & Nail Records. https://web.archive.org/web/20110504142503/https://www.toothandnail.com/news/3587/Download_Swimming_With_Dolphins_Single_Sleep_To_Dream_Online/. May 4, 2011. July 20, 2023.
  12. Web site: 'Sleep To Dream' Official Music Video. YouTube. July 20, 2023.
  13. Web site: Swimming With Dolphins Premiere "Sleep To Dream Video" Today. Melodic. Johan Wippsson. August 9, 2011. August 26, 2023.
  14. Web site: The 20 Best Albums Of 2011. Cross Rhythms. December 16, 2011. July 20, 2023.
  15. Web site: Water Colours - Swimming With Dolphins Credits. AllMusic. July 20, 2023.
  16. Top Christian Albums: Week of June 4, 2011. Billboard. July 20, 2023.
  17. Swimming With Dolphins Chart History – Top Heakseekers Albums. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20160101055648/http://www.billboard.com/artist/281241/swimming-dolphins/chart. January 1, 2016. July 20, 2023.
  18. Web site: Tooth & Nail Records Summer Sampler 2011 overview . Jesus Freak Hideout . May 24, 2014.
  19. Web site: A Very Tooth & Nail Christmas Sampler overview . Jesus Freak Hideout . May 24, 2014.
  20. Web site: An Evening with Austin Tofte - Swimming With Dolphins interview . Tumblr . May 19, 2014 . May 20, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140520021440/http://kimoxxx.tumblr.com/post/3121049402/an-evening-with-austin-tofte-swimming-with-dolphins . dead .

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