| May It Never Falter | ||||
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| Released | October 11, 2024 | |||
| Length | 23:43 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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May It Never Falter is the second studio album by the American musician Glaive. It was self-released on October 11, 2024.
Background and recording
editGlaive released his debut album I Care So Much That I Don't Care at All in 2023. Originally labelled a hyperpop artist, the album marked a shift towards emo pop and indie pop. During 2024, he released his third solo extended play, A Bit of a Mad One, which saw him going back to hyperpop, as well as bedroom pop and hardstyle.
The majority of May It Never Falter was recorded in Iceland, but the song "Live & Direct" was recorded in Wales with Kurtains.[1][2] The album was recorded in 14 days.[3]
Composition
editOverview
editMay It Never Falter uses Glaive's life experiences
Songs
editThe opening track of May It Never Falter is "For God and Country", a track which expresses Glaive's religious beliefs. It also reflects on his former suicidal thoughts and expresses gratitude for who and what's around him.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "For God and Country" | 2:43 |
| 2. | "60.000 ISK" | 1:40 |
| 3. | "Count It Up" | 1:51 |
| 4. | "IK" | 2:07 |
| 5. | "Joel" | 2:35 |
| 6. | "Live & Direct" (with Kurtains) | 1:47 |
| 7. | "Knock, Draw, Release" | 2:10 |
| 8. | "Everydog Has Its Day" | 2:12 |
| 9. | "Freudian" | 2:00 |
| 10. | "Nobody's Fault / Accept My Own" | 2:08 |
| 11. | "By Birthright" | 2:30 |
| Total length: | 23:43 | |
Notes
edit- "IK" and "Joel" are stylized in lowercase.
- "Everydog Has Its Day" is stylized in all caps.
- "Nobody's Fault / Accept My Own" is stylized as "Nobodys Fault / Accept My Own".
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (October 8, 2024). "glaive links up with kurtain on new single, "Live & Direct"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (October 8, 2024). "glaive Shares New Single 'Live & Direct'". Clash. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Chris Black, Jason Stewart (4 October 2024). "700. - Glaive". How Long Gone (Podcast). self-published. Event occurs at 28:12. Retrieved 20 November 2024.