Flowers is the debut studio album by Australian alternative rock group Pacific Avenue. It was announced in February 2023, alongside "Spin Me Like Your Records",[4] released on 5 May 2023 and peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Charts.
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| Released | 5 May 2023 | |||
| Length | 42:05 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Chris Collins | |||
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| Singles from Flowers | ||||
| Singles from Flowers (Deluxe) | ||||
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The album was supported by the Flowers Australia tour commencing in Perth on 28 July 2023.[7]
At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the album earned the group a nomination for was nominated for Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist. The album was nominated for Best Rock Album.[8]
A deluxe edition was released on 15 December 2023, featuring five extra tracks.
At the AIR Awards of 2024, the album was nominated for Best Independent Rock Album or EP.[9]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| 13th Floor | |
| New Sounds | 3/5[11] |
Simon Coffey from 13th Floor called Flowers "a fun album, full of energy, hooks and good quality indie Aussie rock".[10]
Tabitha Wilson from New Sounds felt that "Flowers, for a debut album, is a very impressive piece of work. It is repetitive at times, and it is evident that Pacific Avenue are still discovering their own sound, but that is to be expected – and they definitely have a promising future ahead of them."[11]
Triple J said the group "have produced a sun soaked, rock 'n' roll record that seamlessly mixes new ideas with classic sounds, delivering a record that feels instantly memorable, uplifting and joyous."[12]
Track listing
editStandard edition
- "Spin Me Like Your Records" – 3:11
- "Strawberry Daydream" – 3:07
- "Easy Love" – 3:56
- "Wake Me Up" – 3:02
- "Give It Up for Yourself" – 3:07
- "Leaving for London" – 3:41
- "City Lights" – 2:46
- "Get You Off" – 3:33
- "Someone's Asking" – 3:52
- "Modern Lovers" – 3:50
- "Devotion" – 3:36
- "Lay Me Down" – 4:24
Deluxe edition
- "California Blues" – 2:01
- "Starman" – 4:02
- "Waking Up the Neighbourhood" – 3:12
- "Cigarette Song" – 4:42
- "Superbloom" – 2:06
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Watch Pacific Avenue's sentimental music video for new single 'Easy Love'". NME. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Check out Pacific Avenue's new single 'Give It Up For Yourself'". NME. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Pacific Avenue Unveil New Single "Leaving for London"". Milky Milky Milky. August 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ a b Emma Mack (9 February 2023). "Hottest 100 Charters Pacific Avenue Announce Debut Album, Drop New Single". Music Feeds. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Pacific Avenue - Strawberry Daydream (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Pacific Avenue deliver a taste of their deluxe album for tonight's First Play tonight!". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Courtney Fry (20 April 2023). "Pacific Avenue are getting their flowers on biggest Aussie tour to date". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ a b Simon Coffey (8 May 2023). "Pacific Avenue – Flowers (BMG) (Album Review)". New Sounds Mag. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ a b Tabitha Wilson (7 May 2023). "Album review". New Sounds Mag. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Pacific Avenue - Flowers". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Pacific Avenue – Flowers". Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2023.