Sofa Kings
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| Released | 31 March 2023 | |||
| Genre | Alternative pop, synth-pop | |||
| Label | Ourness | |||
| Royel Otis chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Sofa Kings | ||||
Sofa Kings is the third extended play by Australian guitar-pop duo Royel Otis. It was announced in January 2023 alongside its second single, and released on 31 March 2023. Following it's physical release in July 2023, the EP peaked at number 43 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[5]
At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the EP earned the duo a nomination for Breakthrough Artist.[6]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| NME |   [7] |
Sophie Williams from NME said "Sofa Kings could only be made by a band who have spent years listening to vibrant 2010s indie acts like The Drums and Grouplove, alongside baggier forebears like The Charlatans. Drawing from this pool of influences means that Royel Otis know how to craft undeniable hooks, familiar enough to satisfy passive listening while simultaneously hinting at a more curious and expansive sound to come."[7]
Terron Moore from MTV said "On the band's excellent third EP, Royel Otis sing about the things that come with that guttural yearning for love, and what that might feel like at different degrees, from careless freedom to self-flagellating obsession.[8]
Track listing[edit]
- "Kool Aid" - 3:36
- "Sofa King" - 3:16
- "I Wanna Dance with You" - 2:54
- "Letter from Roy" 2:04
- "Going Kokomo" - 3:10
- "Razor Teeth" - 2:59
- "Farewell Warning" - 2:43
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] | 43 |
References[edit]
- ^ "NEW AUS MUSIC PLAYLIST: Our Favourite Tunes Of The Week". Music Feeds. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Royel Otis share new single 'I Wanna Dance With You' and announce third EP". NME. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Song You Need to Know: Royel Otis, 'Sofa King'". Rolling Stone Australia. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "ROYEL OTIS Going Kokomo". Film Freeway. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Charts: The King Gizzard boys come in second to Taylor's #1 spot on the Albums Chart". Media Week. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ a b Williams, Sophie (3 March 2024). "Royel Otis – 'Sofa Kings' EP review: Aussie indie upstarts let the good times roll". NME. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Royel Otis' 'Sofa Kings' Has A Song For Every Mood". MTV. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Royel Otis – Sofa Kings". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 March 2024.