Joyride (Astrid S album)

Joyride is the second studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Astrid S.[1] It was released on 24 May 2024, through Universal and Island Records. The album was preceded by the release of four singles: "Two Hands", "First to Go", "Oh Emma" and "Hot Fever Dream".

Joyride
Studio album by
Released24 May 2024
StudioRØE Studio
Genre
Length26:22
Label
Producer
Astrid S chronology
Felt Cute Might Delete Later
(2023)
Joyride
(2024)
Singles from Joyride
  1. "Two Hands"
    Released: 12 January 2024
  2. "First to Go"
    Released: 23 February 2024
  3. "Oh Emma"
    Released: 5 April 2024
  4. "Hot Fever Dream"
    Released: 3 May 2024

Concept and music

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Astrid S about the concept behind the album[1]

"The pieces fell into place after I wrote the first song for Joyride. It's a road trip album and a tribute to childhood memories and all the hours in the car with dad."

"This album is inspired by all the roadtrips I’ve had with my dad growing up and the music we listened to. And my never ending failing love life. Hehe. And friends who part ways. And falling in love! And everything in between.


Release and promotion

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Joyride was released through Universal and Island Records on 24 May 2024. It is available on streaming, digital download, and vinyl LP.[2]

Marketing

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Astrid unveiled the album's cover, title and tracklist on 21 April 2024.[3]

Singles

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Described by Astrid as "a letter to my future partners" song, "Two Hands" was released on 12 January 2024, as the lead single from the album.[4] The music video for this track was released on the same day. The track peaked at number 33 on Norway VG-lista.[5]

"First to Go" was released on 23 February 2024, as the album's second single.[6]

"Oh Emma" was released on 5 April 2024, as the album's third single.[7]

"Hot Fever Dream" was released on 3 May 2024 as the album's fourth single.[8]

Track listing

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Joyride track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."First to Go"
  • JT Daly
  • Jack Schrepferman
2:53
2."Two Hands"
Tellez3:02
3."Joyride"
  • Smeplass
  • Nick Hahn
  • Charlie Martin
The Nocturns2:59
4."Oh Emma"
  • JT Daly
  • Schrepferman
3:34
5."Hot Fever Dream"
  • Smeplass
  • Daly
  • Oliver Lundström
  • Lara Anderson
  • Smeplass
  • Lundström
2:27
6."Power Move"
  • Smeplass
  • Daly
  • Lundström
  • Anderson
  • Smeplass
  • Lundström
2:31
7."Bloodline"
  • Smeplass
  • Jonas Jurström
  • Maria Jane Smith
Jurström3:02
8."I'm Sorry, I Love You"Nelson2:27
9."Howdy"
  • Smeplass
  • Daly
  • Vleet
  • Falvey
JT Daly3:27
Total length:26:22

Charts

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Chart performance for Joyride
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[9] 10

Release history

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Release history and formats for Joyride
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 24 May 2024 [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Astrid S annonserer albumet Joyride – ute 24. mai!". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. ^ a b "Astrid S - Joyride Vinyl". Platekompaniet (in Norwegian).
  3. ^ "My sophomore album, JOYRIDE, is yours the 24th of May! Pinch meeeee!!!". Retrieved 24 April 2024 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ "Astrid S annonserer ny låt: Two Hands!". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  5. ^ "Singel 2024 uke 03". VG-lista. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Astrid S slipper sin nye singel First To Go – ute 23. februar!". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  7. ^ "Astrid S annonserer nær låt om vennskap: «Oh Emma»". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  8. ^ "Hot Fever Dream – May 3rd!". Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via Instagram.
  9. ^ "Album 2024 uke 22". VG-lista. Retrieved 31 May 2024.