Go Farther in Lightness

Go Farther in Lightness is the second studio album by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths. It was released on 18 August 2017 and debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[4] It was nominated in 8 categories at the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, winning 4: Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Rock Album and Producer of the Year for Gang of Youths and Adrian Breakspear.

Go Farther in Lightness
Studio album by
Gang of Youths
Released18 August 2017
RecordedNovember–December 2016[1]
StudioSony Music Studios, Sydney
Genre
Length74:49
Label
Producer
Gang of Youths chronology
Let Me Be Clear
(2016)		 Go Farther in Lightness
(2017)		 MTV Unplugged (Live in Melbourne)
(2018)
Singles from Go Farther in Lightness
  1. "What Can I Do If the Fire Goes Out?"
    Released: 10 February 2017[3]
  2. "Atlas Drowned"
    Released: 12 May 2017
  3. "Let Me Down Easy"
    Released: 26 May 2017
  4. "The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows"
    Released: 9 August 2017
  5. "The Heart Is a Muscle"
    Released: 29 November 2017

At the J Awards of 2017, Go Farther in Lightness was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[5] The album was certified Gold in Australia in February 2018.[6]

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone Australia[7]
The Music AU [8]

James Clements of Rolling Stone (Australia) said the album "poetically explores the human experience in all its bleakness and triumph, confusion and clarity, heartbreak and joyousness" adding it's a "remarkable odyssey of an album that'll engulf you, leaving a bewildered smile on your face, a tear in your eye and a heart that's full."[7] Jessica Dale of The Music AU called the album "something special" and stated "Listen to [it] in its entirety; it is phenomenal and deserves nothing less than that."[8] Stack Magazine said "Each song builds expertly, and tempos sway like tides. Parts will make you throw a defiant fist in the air and in other moments, sombre reflection is only appropriate. [David] Le'aupepe's emotional vocal is each track's initial attraction, but what really shines is the intricate instrumental detail."[9] Triple J called the album, "A stirring collection of music that places Gang of Youths another rank higher in the echelons of Aussie rock bands".[1]

Three of the album's tracks were listed in the top ten of the Triple J Hottest 100, 2017: "Let Me Down Easy" at No. 2, "The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows" at No. 5, and "What Can I Do If the Fire Goes Out?" at No. 10. The only other artists to have achieved this feat previously are Powderfinger in 2003 and Chet Faker in 2014.

Track listing

All tracks are written by David Le'aupepe.

No.TitleLength
1."Fear and Trembling"6:03
2."What Can I Do If the Fire Goes Out?"4:56
3."Atlas Drowned"4:31
4."Keep Me in the Open"5:57
5."L'imaginaire"1:30
6."Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane"7:33
7."Go Farther in Lightness"1:48
8."Achilles Come Down"7:02
9."Persevere"4:33
10."Le symbolique"3:51
11."Let Me Down Easy"5:19
12."The Heart Is a Muscle"5:24
13."Le réel"2:22
14."The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows"5:52
15."Our Time is Short"5:17
16."Say Yes to Life"5:13
Total length:77:11

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.

Musicians

Gang of Youths

  • David Le'aupepe – writing, lead vocals, engineering, string arrangements, horn arrangements, piano, guitar
  • Joji Malani – horn arrangements, lead guitar
  • Max Dunn – bass
  • Jung Kim – guitar, keyboards
  • Donnie Berzestowski – drums

Other

  • Justin Kearin – horn arrangements, trombone
  • Darryl Carthew – horn arrangements, trumpet
  • Dave Andrew – piano, keyboard
  • Emma Jardine – violin
  • Thibaud Hobba – violin
  • Ella Jamieson – cello
  • Mee Na Lojewski – cello
  • Leah Zweck – string contractor
  • Tulele Faletolu – backing vocals
  • Kris Hodge – backing vocals
  • Gloria Mati – backing vocals
  • Dee Uluirewa – backing vocals

Technical
  • Peter Katis – mixing (1–4, 6, 9, 11–12, 14, 16)
  • Adrian Breakspear – producer, mixing (5, 7–8, 10, 13, 15), engineering
  • Peter Holz – engineering
  • Lewis Mitchell – engineering
  • Josh Pearson – assistant
  • Joe Lambert – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 1

Year-end charts
Chart (2017) Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 44
Chart (2018) Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] 39

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[13] Platinum 70,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release history for Go Farther in Lightness
Region Date Format Label Catalogue Ref.
Australia 18 August 2017
Mosy Recordings / Sony Music Australia 88985442992 [14][15]
7 September 2017 LP Sony Music Australia 88985443011 [16]

See also

References
  1. "Gang Of Youths - Go Farther In Lightness". ABC. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  2. "Go Farther in Lightness - Gang of Youths | Songs, Reviews, Credits".
  3. "What Can I Do if the Fire Goes Out?". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  4. "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  5. "The J Award 2017". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  6. "ARIA Chart Watch #460". auspOp. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  7. Clements, James (17 August 2017). "Gang of Youths Go Farther In Lightness". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  8. Dale, Jessica (14 August 2017). "Gang Of Youths - Go Farther In Lightness". The Music AU. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  9. "Gang of Youths, 'Go Farther in Lightness' review". Stack. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  10. "Australiancharts.com – Gang of Youths – Go Farther in Lightness". Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  11. "ARIA End of Year Albums 2017". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  12. "ARIA End of Year Albums 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  13. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  14. "Go Farther in Lightness | JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 18 August 2017. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  15. "Go Farther in Lightness by Gang of Youths on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 25 December 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  16. "Go Farther in Lightness (Limited JB Hi-Fi Exclusive 180gm Clear with Red Marbling Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. 7 September 2017. Archived from the original on 27 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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