Hourglass (Mako album)
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| Released | 9 December 2016 |
| Recorded | 2013-16 |
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Hourglass is the debut studio album by American DJs Mako.[1][2][3] It was released on 9 December 2016 via Ultra Records.[4] A remix album would be released on April 28, 2017, via Ultra Records.[5]
Background[edit]
Several songs from the album were recorded few years ago including "I Wish You Back", "Let Go Of The Wheel" and "Our Story" which was re-created to be added to the album.[6] Seaver said 2015 was the year it became apparent that they were making an album.[6]
Title[edit]
The album title was named because Seaver felt that an hourglass represents time in a creative way.[6] The time he spent in working on the album was also a reason of the name.[6]
Singles[edit]
"Smoke Filled Room" was released as the first single on 14 August 2015.[7] Its accompanying music video was released
"Way Back Home" was released as the second single on 18 December 2015.[8]
"Into the Sunset" was released as the third single on 22 April 2016.[9]
"Wish You Back" featuring American singer Kwesi was released as the fifth single on 9 December 2016, together with the album.
Promotional singles[edit]
The Him's remix of "Wish You Back" was released as the first promotional single on 3 November 2016.
"Let Go of the Wheel" was released as the second promotional single on 19 November 2016.[10] Alex Seaver of Mako commented on Facebook that it took them a whole year to finish the track, as well as it also being one of his favorite songs they have ever made.[11][12]
Track listing[edit]
Hourglass[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let Go of the Wheel" | Alex Seaver Logan Light | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Real Life" (with Morgan Page) | Alex Seaver Logan Light Morgan Page | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Smoke Filled Room" | Alex Seaver Logan Light | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Wish You Back" (featuring Kwesi) | Alex Seaver Logan Light Kwesi | 3:03 |
| 5. | "Into the Sunset" | 3:27 | |
| 6. | "Run for Your Life" (with Rat City featuring Natalola) | 3:20 | |
| 7. | "Paradise Lost" | 3:30 | |
| 8. | "Craziest Day I Ever Had" | 3:22 | |
| 9. | "North Dakota" | 3:10 | |
| 10. | "Devil May Cry" | 3:13 | |
| 11. | "Way Back Home" | 4:39 | |
| 12. | "Our Story" (Hourglass Finale) | 4:54 | |
| 13. | "Wish You Back (The Him Radio Edit)" (featuring Kwesi) | 3:19 | |
| Total length: | 46:07 | ||
Hourglass (The Remixes)[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Run for Your Life" (with Rat City featuring Natalola) (Attom Remix) | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Let Go of the Wheel" (We Are Fury Remix) | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Real Life" (with Morgan Page) (Ossian Remix) | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Craziest Day I Ever Had" (MAGNÜS & Sean Myers Remix) | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Wish You Back" (featuring Kwesi) (NOTD Remix) | 2:44 |
| 6. | "North Dakota" (Le P Remix) | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Let Go of the Wheel" (Culture Code Remix) | 3:14 |
| 8. | "Real Life" (with Morgan Page) (Matt Baer Remix) | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Run for Your Life" (with Rat City featuring Natalola) (SHADES Remix) | 3:17 |
| 10. | "Paradise Lost" (Halcyon Remix) | 3:41 |
| 11. | "Let Go of the Wheel" (Severo Remix) | 3:16 |
| 12. | "Devil May Cry" (Konstantin Remix) | 3:17 |
| 13. | "Wish You Back" (featuring Kwesi) (Sunset Child Remix) | 3:32 |
| 14. | "Run for Your Life" (with Rat City featuring Natalola) (Attom Chill Remix) | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 50:05 | |
Charts[edit]
| Chart | Peak positions |
|---|---|
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums[13] | 5 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Hourglass by Mako on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Mako announces debut album and "Wish You Back" - EARMILK". EARMILK. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "MAKO Debut Album 'Hourglass' to Release 12/9". Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ Erik (2016-11-13). "MAKO Drops Edits of 'Wish You Back' In Preparation of Debut Album". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ a b "Hourglass (The Remixes) by Mako on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
- ^ a b c d Broda, Dylan (8 December 2016). "An Interview with Mako & Their New Album Hourglass". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
- ^ ""Smoke Filled Room" from Smoke Filled Room - Single by Mako on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Way Back Home - Single by Mako on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ ""Into the Sunset" from Into the Sunset - Single by Mako on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Let Go Of The Wheel (Original Mix) by Mako on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
- ^ "Mako - easily one of my favorite songs we've ever made... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ^ "Mako - Let Go of the Wheel is one of the closest songs to... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ^ "EDM Music & Dance Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-12-26.