A Stillness

"A Stillness"
Single by The Naked and Famous
from the album In Rolling Waves
Released 28 August 2013 (2013-08-28)
Format Digital download
Recorded Sunset Sound Recorders, Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles
Genre Indie rock, synthpop, neo-psychedelia
Length 5:22
Label Somewhat Damaged
Producer(s) Thom Powers, Aaron Short, Justin Meldal-Johnsen
The Naked and Famous singles chronology
"Hearts Like Ours"
(2013)
"A Stillness"
(2013)
"I Kill Giants"
(2013)

"A Stillness" is a single by New Zealand post-punk revival band The Naked and Famous, the second from their second studio album In Rolling Waves. The song, which is the seventh single overall from the ensemble, was released on August 28, 2013.[1]

Premise

The song is about getting ahead of worry and psychoanalysis, re-encountering love, stability, safety, tranquility, not straying and combatting the sense of despair that a person may have.[2]

Live performances

Following the release of the album, the song has been used as the first tune performed at live shows.[3][4][5]

Critical reception

EastScene describes the song as one having a galaxial theme of discovery while nonetheless remaining grounded, as the keyboards and percussion instruments stray in opposing paths while veering along the same trail.[6] Christopher Sheridan of Band Wagon Magazine describes the song as starting off slowly while rising up gradually and setting the tone for the momentum the band is known for,[7] with Lauren Brown from Rock on Philly comparing lead vocalist Alisa Xayalith's resonant vocals to those of Yeah Yeah Yeahs front woman Karen Orzolek. Brown went on to say that the song did not portray the ensemble's electropop talent.[8]

References

  1. "Premiere Track: The Naked And Famous, "A Stillness"". Wonderland Magazine. 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  2. "Hellhound Music The Naked and Famous Debut New Track 'A Stillness'". Hellhoundmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  3. "The Naked and Famous at Stubb's BBQ (REVIEW/PHOTOS) - Photos - The Horn". Readthehorn.com. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  4. "The Naked and Famous, 10/1 @ HOB". Radioutd.com. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  5. "Music Review: In Rolling Waves | The Chronicle". Dukechronicle.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  6. "The Naked and Famous release "A Stillness"". Eastscene.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  7. Christopher Sheridan (2013-10-08). "Album Review: The Naked and the Famous – "In Rolling Waves" – BandWagon Magazine". Bandwagmag.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  8. Brown, Lauren (2013-10-12). "The Naked And Famous Rock The Troc". Rock On Philly. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
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