Further Joy is the third and final studio album by American rock band the Regrettes. The album was released on April 8, 2022, by Warner Records. The album moves away from the punk and riot-grrl sound established in their previous releases, and opts for a more upbeat, pop sound. It received critical acclaim.
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| Released | April 8, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Synth-pop, new wave,[1] dance-pop, pop-punk, indie pop | |||
| Length | 43:45 | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
| Producer | Jacknife Lee, Tim Pagnotta | |||
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| Singles from Further Joy | ||||
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Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.5/10[2] |
| Metacritic | 84/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Clash | 8/10[4] |
| DIY | [5] |
| NME | [6] |
Further Joy received widespread critical acclaim by contemporary music critics upon release. On review aggregator website, Metacritic, the album has an average rating of 84 out of 100 indicating "universal acclaim based on five critic reviews".[3] On AnyDecentMusic?, Further Joy has a 7.5 out of 10 rating.[2]
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, writing for Allmusic gave Further Joy four stars out of five. Erlewine praised the tone and direction of the album saying "the thrust of Further Joy is unmistakably positive, an album where the Regrettes deliberately choose positivity instead of negative energy. This could've been a cloying direction if it weren't for Night's sharp skills as a songwriter, the palpable chemistry of the Regrettes, and the sleek shine of the production, each contributing to the exuberance of Further Joy.[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Anxieties (Out of Time)" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Monday" | 2:56 |
| 3. | "That's What Makes Me Love You" | 2:36 |
| 4. | "Barely on My Mind" | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Subtleties (Never Giving Up On You)" | 2:47 |
| 6. | "La Di Da" | 4:06 |
| 7. | "Homesick" | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Better Now" | 3:09 |
| 9. | "Rosy" | 3:04 |
| 10. | "You're So Fucking Pretty" | 3:49 |
| 11. | "Step 9" | 3:58 |
| 12. | "Nowhere" | 3:10 |
| 13. | "Show Me You Want Me" | 3:29 |
| Total length: | 43:45 | |
References
edit- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Review of Further Joy at AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Further Joy by The Regrettes reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "Further Joy by The Regrettes Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Garner, Shannon (April 8, 2022). "The Regrettes - Further Joy". Clash. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Wilkes, Emma (April 8, 2022). "The Regrettes - Further Joy". DIY. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Shutler, Ali (April 8, 2022). "The Regrettes – Further Joy review: punks go pop (with brutally relatable results)". NME. Retrieved April 16, 2022.