Enjoy Youth
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| Released | 17 May 2024 | |||
| Length | 41:41 | |||
| Label | YSKWN! | |||
| Producer | Rod Thomas | |||
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Enjoy Youth is the fifth studio album by Welsh independent singer-songwriter Bright Light Bright Light, released on 17 May 2024 through YSKWN! records. It features collaborations with Berri, Ultra Naté, Mykal Kilgore, and Beth Hirsch.[1][2] It marks his first studio album in four years, since Fun City (2020).
Background[edit]
Speaking with Tyler Damara Kelly for The Line of Best Fit magazine about the process of the album, Thomas stated:[3]
“Things are pretty shit at the moment and there are times where I really feel like magic has been taken out of the world. I wanted to remind myself that life is pretty special and just focus on the joy we do have.”[3]
He also confirmed that the record will have collaborations with artists such as singers-songwriters Mykal Kilgore, Ultra Naté, Berri, and Beth Hirsch.[3]The album is set to arrive in time for Pride Month, and also comes ahead of the singer first ever appearance at Mighty Hoopla Festival on, June 1st.[3][2]
Release and promotion[edit]
Enjoy Youth will be released through Thomas independent record label, YSKWN! on 17 May 2024.[4] It will be available on streaming, digital download, CD, and various vinyl LP variants.[5]
Singles[edit]
The album's first single "I Don't Know What I'm Gonna Do" was released on 18 November 2022.[6][7]
The second single "Sweet Release", was released on 17 March 2023,[8] with an accompanying music video being released at the same day.[9] The song was both written and produced by Thomas with Jon Shave.[10]
"Boys Etc." was released as the album's third single on 3 May 2023.[11] "Down to One" was released as the album's fourth single on 15 September 2023.[12] with a Halloween themed music video, starring Thomas, Ryan Miller, among others premiered on October 13.[13]
The fifth single "You Want My ..." was officialy released on 26 January 2024, alongside the album official pre-order with the date, title, tracklist, and album cover revelead.[14] The title of the song is a reference to George Michael’s "I Want Your Sex".[3] A music video for the song, directed, edited, and animated by Tyler Milliron was released on January 19.[15]
The sixth single "Every Emotion" with Ultra Naté was released on 15 March 2024.[16] The music video for the song, directed by Ultra Naté was released on April 8 of the same year.[17]
"Heartslap" with Grammy nominee singer-songwriter Mykal Kilgore was released as the album's seven single on 26 April 2024.[18] A remix by Dave Audé was released on the same day.[19]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Want My ..." | Ian Masterson | 3:26 | |
| 2. | "Snap!" (with Berri) | 3:58 | ||
| 3. | "Revived" | 3:15 | ||
| 4. | "Every Emotion" (with Ultra Naté) | Thomas | Rod Thomas | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Boys Etc." | Thomas | Thomas | 3:32 |
| 6. | "Heartslap" (with Mykal Kilgore) |
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| 3:09 |
| 7. | "Sweet Release" |
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| 3:08 |
| 8. | "I Don't Know What I'm Gonna Do" | Thomas | Thomas | 4:02 |
| 9. | "Down to One" | Thomas |
| 3:01 |
| 10. | "Sweetest Waste" | 3:04 | ||
| 11. | "Keep" | 3:23 | ||
| 12. | "Enjoy Youth" (with Beth Hirsch) | 4:11 | ||
| Total length: | 41:41 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Put Me in My Place" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "So Much Prettier" (2004 studio recording) | |
| 14. | "I'll Turn It Down" (2004 studio recording) | |
| 15. | "Good Coat" (2004 studio recording) | |
| 16. | "A New Word to Say" (2004 studio recording) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "So Much Prettier" (2004 studio recording) | |
| 13. | "I'll Turn It Down" (2004 studio recording) | |
| 14. | "It Leads to This" | |
| 15. | "A New Word to Say" (2004 studio recording) |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 17 May 2024 | YSKWN! | [23] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Enjoy Youth by Bright Light Bright Light on Apple Music". 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b McHugh, George (16 January 2024). "Bright Light Bright Light announces fifth studio album Enjoy Youth, releases single You Want My…". RETROPOP. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Bright Light Bright Light announces his fifth studio album, Enjoy Youth". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Bright Light Bright Light Unleashes Ferocious Kiss-Off Anthem "You Want My…"". Shore Fire Media. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Bright Light Bright Light". www.lexermusic.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ I Don't Know What I'm Gonna Do - Single by Bright Light Bright Light on Apple Music, 18 November 2022, archived from the original on 29 April 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Rogers, Mandy (21 November 2022). "Listen to "I Don't Know What I'm Gonna Do" by Bright Light Bright Light". EQ Music Blog. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Sweet Release - Single by Bright Light Bright Light on Apple Music, 17 March 2023, archived from the original on 29 April 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Bright Light Bright Light - 'Sweet Release' (Official Video). Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Gotto, Connor (16 March 2023). "Bright Light Bright Light introduces new era with latest single Sweet Release". Retropop. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Boys Etc. - Single by Bright Light Bright Light on Apple Music, 3 May 2023, archived from the original on 29 April 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Down to One - Single by Bright Light Bright Light on Apple Music, 15 September 2023, archived from the original on 29 April 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Bright Light Bright Light - Down to One - Official Video. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ You Want My … by Bright Light Bright Light on Apple Music, 26 January 2024, archived from the original on 29 April 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Bright Light Bright Light - You Want My ... (Official Video). Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Every Emotion by Bright Light Bright Light & Ultra Naté on Apple Music, 15 March 2024, archived from the original on 29 April 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Bright Light Bright Light & Ultra Naté - Every Emotion (Official Video). Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Heartslap - Single by Bright Light Bright Light & Mykal Kilgore on Apple Music, 26 April 2024, archived from the original on 29 April 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Heartslap (Dave Audé Remix) by Bright Light Bright Light & Mykal Kilgore on Apple Music, 26 April 2024, archived from the original on 13 May 2024, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ "Enjoy Youth". 13 May 2024. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024 – via Amazon.
- ^ "Enjoy Youth - Deluxe Yellow CD". ft Ultra Naté, Mykal Kilgore, Berri, Beth Hirsch & Richard X with 4 archive studio bonus tracks recorded in 2004!. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Enjoy Youth | CD Album | Free shipping over £20". HMV Store. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Bright Light Bright Light – Enjoy Youth". brightlightx2. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.