Hyperbolic is the sixth studio album by Australian electronic trio Pnau, released on 22 March 2024 through etcetc.[2] Their first album in seven years since Changa (2017), it features collaborations with Empire of the Sun, Khalid, Kira Divine, Marques Toliver, Bebe Rexha, Ozuna, Troye Sivan, Ladyhawke, and Emily Wurramara.
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| Released | 22 March 2024 | |||
| Length | 31:14 | |||
| Label | etcetc | |||
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Background
editThe album title was announced alongside the release of "AEIOU".[3]
Critical reception
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| The Guardian |   [4] |
Jack Tregoning from The Guardian said "What's immediately obvious about Hyperbolic is that it's prefabbed for the Spotify age, with six of its ten songs previously released, leaving just four for fans to discover anew. It's not so much an album with a deeply considered build, but rather a neat container for playlistable songs." Tregoning also said "Pnau just wants to feel good all the time – subtlety be damned."[4]
Cyclone Wehner from The Music said "Pnau's sixth album, Hyperbolic, diverges from Changa. It's pop, rather than festival-orientated, but it's still about communal celebration." Wehner said "Pnau are the Australian answer to Daft Punk."[1]
Chris Lamaro from AAA Backstage said "Hyperbolic is a testament to Pnau's evolution, traversing from their roots in underground raves to the realms of disco-infused pop anthems, yet always anchored by their signature dancefloor essence, solidifying their position as electronic music maestros."[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "AEIOU" (with Empire of the Sun) | 3:15 | |
| 2. | "The Hard Way" (with Khalid) |
| 3:03 |
| 3. | "Solid Gold" (with Kira Divine and Marques Toliver) |
| 3:28 |
| 4. | "All the Time" |
| 3:12 |
| 5. | "Stars" (with Bebe Rexha and Ozuna) |
| 2:51 |
| 6. | "You Know What I Need" (with Troye Sivan) |
| 2:50 |
| 7. | "Nostalgia" |
| 2:44 |
| 8. | "Passion Flower" |
| 2:52 |
| 9. | "River" (with Ladyhawke) |
| 3:20 |
| 10. | "So High" (featuring Emily Wurramara) |
| 3:39 |
| Total length: | 31:14 | ||
Personnel
editPnau
- Nick Littlemore – production
- Sam Littlemore – production
- Peter Mayes – production (all tracks), mixing (tracks 1–4, 7–10)
Additional contributors
- Donnie Sloan – production (track 10)
- Mike Marsh – mastering (tracks 1, 4, 7–10)
- Chris Gehringer – mastering (track 2)
- Sterling Sound – mastering (track 5)
- Randy Merrill – mastering (track 6)
- Serban Ghenea – mixing (tracks 5, 6)
- Mitch Allen – vocal production (track 5)
- Luke Steele – vocals (track 1)
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Australian Dance Albums (ARIA)[6] | 6 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[7] | 23 |
References
edit- ^ a b "PNAU On Driving A Global Phenomenon: 'How Could That Not Shift Things?'". The Music. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Countdown to Hyperbolic release date". Your Countdown. 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Listen to Pnau and Empire Of The Sun team up for 'AEIOU'". NME. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b Tregoning, Jack (22 March 2024). "Pnau: Hyperbolic review – comeback from kings of kitsch can sound overly polished". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Pnay Ignites Global Dance Floors with Electrifying New Album". AAA Backstage. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 1 April 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1778. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 April 2024. p. 19.
- ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2024.