Zora (album) explained
| Zora |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Sheppard |
| Cover: | Zora by Sheppard.png |
| Length: | 51:06 |
| Label: | Empire of Song |
| Prev Title: | Kaleidoscope Eyes |
| Prev Year: | 2021 |
Zora is the fourth studio album by Australian indie pop band Sheppard. The album was announced in April 2024 and released on 21 June 2024. The album's title is reference to the trio's grandmother, Zora.[1] [2] A deluxe edition was released on 8 November 2024.
Reception
Mitch Mosk from Atwood Magazine call it "an irresistibly radiant record of life, love, and hope that sees the Australian sibling trio basking in the triumph of the human spirit and celebrating the magic of being alive."[3]
Personnel
Sheppard
- Amy Sheppard – background vocals (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6–9, 11–13, 15, 16), additional vocals (2), vocals (5, 10)
- Emma Sheppard – background vocals (tracks 4, 5, 7–11, 13–16)
- George Sheppard – vocals (tracks 1–9, 11–16), guitar (1, 3–5, 7–11, 13–16), keyboards (5), drum programming (6), background vocals (10, 14); programming, mixing (12)
Additional musicians
- Jay Bovino – drums, guitar, keyboards (tracks 1, 4, 7–11, 13–16); acoustic guitar, electric guitar (2); drum programming, synthesizer (6)
- Sam Farrar – drums, guitar, keyboards (track 4)
- Robin Stjernberg – drums, guitar, keyboards (tracks 5, 11)
- Ethan Roberts – drum programming, synthesizer (track 6)
- Neil Ormandy – drum programming, synthesizer (track 6)
- Whakaio Taahi – drums, guitar, keyboards (track 9)
- Jordan Witzigreuter – programming (track 12)
- James Wong – drums, guitar, keyboards (track 13)
Technical
- Stuart Stuart – mastering
- Jay Bovino – mixing (tracks 1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14–16), engineering (1, 4, 7, 8–11, 13–16)
- Serge Courtois – mixing (tracks 2, 3, 6, 9, 13)
- Robin Stjernberg – mixing (track 5), engineering (3, 5, 11)
- Sam Farrar – engineering (track 4)
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Sheppard Announce New Album Zora for 2024. 3BA. 24 April 2024. 26 April 2024.
- Sheppard Announce New Album Dedicated to Grandmother 'Zora'. The Music. 24 April 2024. 26 April 2024.
- Web site: Track by Track Shepard Shine Like a Sun on Zora . Atwood Magazine. June 2024. 30 June 2024.
- Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 July 2024. 28 June 2024.
