Honey (Caribou album)
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| Released | October 4, 2024 | |||
| Length | 40:30 | |||
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| Producer | Dan Snaith | |||
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Honey is the eleventh studio album by Canadian musician Dan Snaith, released under the moniker Caribou on October 4, 2024, through Merge Records and City Slang. It marks his sixth album as Caribou, and his first in nearly five years, following Suddenly (2020).
Background and singles
[edit]Following the release of Suddenly in 2020, Snaith released the one-off single "You Can Do It" in 2021 and returned to his dance alter ego Daphni the year after.[1] After two years of absence, Snaith released the lead single "Honey" on April 8, 2024, a song he had previously teased in 2023.[2] The eponymous lead single was followed up by the release of the songs "Broke My Heart" on June 2[3] and "Volume," which samples the song "Pump Up the Volume" by MARRS on July 31.[4]
Snaith announced the album on August 28 alongside the release of the fourth single "Come Find Me".[5] In a statement, the musician referred to the making of the record as "the same as ever", still getting "that thrill" when "something hits really hard" with emphasis put on what he "can make out of sound" on his own in his "little basement studio".[6] His goal was to pull "himself away" from music that speaks to only one specific person but is instead "available to everybody", thus wanting to create "huge dancefloor tracks".[7]
Critical reception
[edit]Year-end lists
[edit]| Publication/critic | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclaim! | 50 Best Albums of 2024 | 5 | [8] |
| Rough Trade UK | Albums of the Year 2024 | 40 | [9] |
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Dan Snaith, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Broke My Heart" | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Honey" | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Volume" (Snaith, Steven Young, Andrew Biggs) | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Do Without You" | 2:16 |
| 5. | "Come Find Me" | 3:56 |
| 6. | "August 20/24" | 1:32 |
| 7. | "Dear Life" | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Over Now" | 4:27 |
| 9. | "Campfire" | 2:32 |
| 10. | "Climbing" (Snaith, Angela Lisa Winbush, Ivan René Moore) | 4:10 |
| 11. | "Only You" | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Got to Change" | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 40:30 | |
Sample credits
- "Volume" contains a sample of "Pump Up the Volume" written by Martyn Young and Steven Young and performed by MARRS.
- "Climbing" contains a sample of "Just Friends" written by Angela Lisa Winbush and Ivan René Moore and performed by René & Angela.
Personnel
[edit]- Dan Snaith – production, recording, arrangement on "Broke My Heart" and "Honey"
- Matt Colton – mastering
- David Wrench – mixing
- Amy Ratcliffe – mixing assistance
- Grace Banks – mixing assistance
- Jason Evans – art direction, photography
- Matthew Cooper – design
- Kieran Hebden – arrangement on "Broke My Heart" and "Honey"
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10] | 146 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 13 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 67 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[13] | 2 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[14] | 8 |
References
[edit]- ^ Breihan, Tom (April 8, 2024). "Caribou – "Honey"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Buckle, Becky (April 9, 2024). "Caribou releases first track in two years, "Honey"". Mix. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (June 3, 2024). "Caribou Shares New Single "Broke My Heart"". Clash. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (July 31, 2024). "Caribou – "Volume"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (August 28, 2024). "Caribou Announces New Album Honey, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Eede, Christian (August 28, 2024). "Caribou Unveils New Album, Honey". The Quietus. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Siroky, Mary (August 28, 2024). "Caribou Announces New Album Honey, Shares Bouncy Song "Come Find Me": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Exclaim! Staff (November 27, 2024). "Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2024". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Albums of the Year 2024". roughtrade.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Caribou – Honey" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 12, 2024.