Blue[4][5] is the second extended play (EP) by Australian alternative dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL. The EP was released independently on 6 April 2012. The EP peaked at number 325 on the ARIA Singles Chart on 28 May 2012.
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| Released | 6 April 2012 | |||
| Recorded | Studios 301 | |||
| Genre | Electronic[1] | |||
| Length | 20:10[2] | |||
| Label | Gigpiglet Recordings | |||
| Producer | RÜFÜS DU SOL | |||
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| Singles from Blue | ||||
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Band member Tyrone Lindqvist said: "We sought to channel a kind of dark euphoria; moving from sun drenched Sunday afternoons, to sunsets and half forgotten nights." Band member Jon George said: "You'll hear a lot of experimentation with recording and mixing techniques; some more hi-tech than others... We recorded in the studio kitchen for echoed vocals and drums, used a 5 cent coin as a guitar pick for a more metallic sound, squeezed the hi-hats for the tightest sounding hats possible, its been super hands on."[6]
The EP was supported by "This Summer Tour" across April and May 2012 and "Blue Tour" across August 2012.[7]
The lead single "This Summer" received high rotation on Triple J. "Talk to Me" features on the Kitsuné Summer mix compilation.[8]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The AU Review | 7.4/10[9] |
Jeremy Stevens from The AU Review said: "Ultimately, Blue builds over time. It represents a band that pay attention to detail. A band that diligently craft layer upon layer of spacey, beautiful, atmospheric pop to create something great. The timing is spot on, and RÜFÜS clearly have a strong grasp of what they're putting together. But at the end of the journey, as well-structured as the smooth, electronic songs are - some of it fails to really reach out and grab at you." Stevens also summarised: "This is a stunning collection of songs, all of them potential singles - but I can't help but feel that on the whole, something is missing."[9]
Thomas Bailey from Beat Magazine said "The six tunes that make up Blue are smooth, glistening and assured pop gems that demand repeat listens. Tyron Lindqvist's vocals are a wonder to behold, as are Jon George's lush synth-scapes and James Hunt's rhythmic drums." He added, "All said, Rüfüs's second foray into the world of quality synth-pop is a pleasure to listen to; it's really a quite accomplished work."[10]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "This Summer" | 3:54 |
| 2. | "The Gun" | 4:10 |
| 3. | "Droplets" | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Selena" | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Talk to Me" | 3:16 |
| 6. | "This Summer" (outro) | 1:34 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[11] | 325 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Catalogue |
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| Australia[12][13] | 6 April 2012 | Digital download, CD | Gigpiglet Recordings | GP0011 |
| United States[14] | 29 May 2012 | Digital download | Inertia | B007TSXYFY |
References
edit- ^ "Rufus". Studios 301. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Rufus EP Blue". Last FM. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "This Summer / Selena (Remixes)". iTunes Store (AU). 16 July 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Buy Rufus Blue - Sanity". Sanity. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ Newstead, Al (5 July 2012). "Rufus Announce Australian Tour 2012". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Rufus 'This Summer' Single + Sophomore EP BLUE Release & Tour 2012 + Rufus Debut EP Release & Tour 2011". The Loop. April 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "RüFüS Australian Tour August 2012 – Blue EP Tour". Music Feeds. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "RÜFÜS". gigpiglet. 2012. Archived from the original on 12 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Album Review: Rüfüs - Blue (2012 EP)". The AU Review. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Rüfüs : Rüfüs". Beat Magazine. 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ chart position provided by ARIA, through chart inquiry submitted to charts.mail@aria.com.au, received from Tara Thomas on 29 May 2018
- ^ "Rufus Blue EP". iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Blue". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Rufus Blue". Amazon.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.