Younger Us Explained

Younger Us
Cover:Younger_Us_cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Japandroids
Album:Celebration Rock
Recorded:May 2010
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genre:Garage rock, noise pop
Length:3:35
Label:Polyvinyl Record Co.
Producer:Japandroids
Prev Title:Art Czars
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:Heavenward Grand Prix
Next Year:2010

"Younger Us" is the second 7" single by Canadian rock duo Japandroids. It was released by Polyvinyl Record Co. on July 20, 2010. The initial pressing was limited to 2500 copies on clear vinyl.[1] The song has been later included on Japandroids' second album Celebration Rock.[2]

Pitchfork Media awarded the song "Younger Us" a 'Best New Music' designation,[3] and ranked it #42 on its list of top 100 singles of 2010.[4]

Track listing

  1. "Younger Us" - 3:35
  2. "Sex and Dying in High Society" (X cover) - 2:38

Notes and References

  1. http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/index.php?id=1182 "Polyvinyl Record Co. - Japandroids: Younger Us 7" (July 20, 2010)"
  2. http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/index.php?id=1808 "Polyvinyl Record Co. - Japandroids: Celebration Rock (June 5, 2012)"
  3. Breihan, Tom "Single Review: Younger Us", Pitchfork Media, June 9, 2010 accessed November 10, 2010.
  4. Breihan, Tom "Staff Lists: Top 100 Tracks of 2010", Pitchfork Media December 13, 2010 accessed December 13, 2010.