"Confidence" is a song recorded by Australian rock group Ocean Alley. It was released on 6 February 2018 as the third single from the group's second studio album, Chiaroscuro (2018). The single was certified platinum in Australia in 2019.
| "Confidence" | ||||
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| Single by Ocean Alley | ||||
| from the album Chiaroscuro | ||||
| Released | 6 February 2018[1] | |||
| Length | 4:13 | |||
| Label | Ocean Alley | |||
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| Ocean Alley singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Confidence" on YouTube | ||||
Upon release of the album, Ocean Alley rhythm guitarist Mitch Galbraith said of "Confidence": "We knew we were on to something when we were writing that one, it was different to a lot of our stuff we’d done up to that point. It felt cool for us."[3]
The song was voted number 1 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2018.[4]
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for Song of the Year.[5] It was also nominated for Rock of the Year at the APRA Music Awards of 2019.[6]
The song gained a resurgence in popularity in December 2023 after becoming popular on TikTok, re-entering the ARIA Singles Chart as well as debuting on American and British charts for the first time. It debuted at #37 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 on the chart dated 30 December 2023.
Reception
editEsther Triffitt of Amnplify wrote: "'Confidence' oozes an addictive groove, driven by a dragging wah-wah pedal, accompanied by a video packed with the nerves of first-time rollerskating, and the dreaded falls." She added: "With catchy lyrics and a recognisable chorus, 'Confidence' is likely to become a crowd favourite".[7]
Emma Salisbury from The Music said "'Confidence' presents a whomping bass line that intertwines the track's tight marriage of hoarse electric guitar and straight drums, through a laid-back, funky groove. Vocals drenched in harmony echo through a gradual build of synths into perfectly placed hypnotic motifs creating an elaborate, electric soundscape."[8]
Music video
editThe song's music video was directed and produced by Tyler Bell and released on 5 February 2018.[9]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[10] | 9 |
| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | 16 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 29 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 3 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[14] | 6 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 26 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[16] | 64 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[17] | 6× Platinum | 420,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[18] | 4× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[19] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 February 2018[1] | Ocean Alley |
References
edit- ^ a b "Confidence – Single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Ocean Alley have become more confident with the making of Chiaroscuro". The Herald. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Hottest 100 2018". Triple J. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Awards: 2019 ARIA Awards Nominated Artists Revealed". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "2019 APRA Awards nominees announced". Noise11. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "OCEAN ALLEY 'Confidence' (Single Review) Reviewer: Esther Triffitt". Amnplify. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Ocean Alley / Chiaroscuro". The Music. March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Ocean Alley – Confidence (Official Video)". 5 February 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ocean Alley – Confidence". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Ocean Alley – Confidence". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Ocean Alley Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Ocean Alley – Confidence". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Ocean Alley – Confidence". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 10 August 2024.