The Adults is the self-titled debut album by New Zealand supergroup The Adults. The album was released in June 2011 and spent 11 weeks in the New Zealand album chart, peaking at number four.[1][2] In addition to Jon Toogood, the album included contributions from Shayne Carter, Anika Moa and Julia Deans.

The Adults
The cover of The Adults album showing a macro photo of an old cowboy toy.
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)
RecordedAuckland, Wellington, Melbourne and other locations
Genrerock, pop, electronica
Length48:14
LabelWarner Music New Zealand
ProducerJon Toogood & Tiki Taane

The album was recorded in locations in Australia and New Zealand, including recording facilities The Lab and Tikidub Productions in Auckland, the Blue Room in Wellington and Stonefeather Studios in Featherston, as well as the homes of various band members in Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, and Palmerston North.[3]

The album was released with a Deluxe Edition; an iTunes Deluxe Edition with B-sides, remixes and videos; and a bonus edition which includes tracks from The Adults' June 2012 concert with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Three singles have been released from The Adults: "One Million Ways", "A Part of Me" and "Nothing to Lose".[4][5]

The Adults was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2012 New Zealand Music Awards[6]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."One Million Ways"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:22
2."A Part of Me"Jon Toogood & Anika Moa3:20
3."A New Beginning"Jon Toogood & Julia Deans4:29
4."Reunite"Jon Toogood3:09
5."Nothing to Lose"Karoline Tamati (Ladi6)4:15
6."Sleep Me Tight"Jon Toogood & Anika Moa2:38
7."Most Important"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:52
8."Up and Gone"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:29
9."Everyday I Wake Up"Jon Toogood & Julia Deans3:03
10."Long Way Off"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:47
11."Anniversary Day"Jon Toogood & Julia Deans4:50
12."Please Wake Up"Jon Toogood & Karoline Tamati (Ladi6)7:45
Deluxe Edition[3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."One Million Ways"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:22
2."A Part of Me"Jon Toogood & Anika Moa3:20
3."A New Beginning"Jon Toogood & Julia Deans4:29
4."Reunite"Jon Toogood3:09
5."Nothing to Lose"Karoline Tamati (Ladi6)4:15
6."Sleep Me Tight"Jon Toogood & Anika Moa2:38
7."Most Important"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:52
8."Up and Gone"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:29
9."Everyday I Wake Up"Jon Toogood & Julia Deans3:03
10."Long Way Off"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:47
11."Short Change"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter4:24
12."Anniversary Day"Jon Toogood & Julia Deans4:50
13."Please Wake Up"Jon Toogood & Karoline Tamati (Ladi6)7:45
14."What People Think"Jon Toogood3:15
Live With the CSO[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Up and Gone" 
2."Everyday I Wake Up" 
3."Most Important" 
4."One Million Ways" 
5."Anniversary Day" 
6."Nothing to Lose" 
7."Short Change" 
8."Sleep Me Tight" 
9."A Part of Me" 
10."Please Wake Up" 
2012 iTunes Digital Deluxe Edition – B-Sides & Remixes[8]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."What People Think"Jon Toogood3:15
2."Middle of the Universe, Pt. 1"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter3:32
3."Please Wake Up (Misled Convoy Remix)"Jon Toogood & Karoline Tamati7:01
4."Long Way Off (Simon Beeston Remix)"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter7:01
5."Nothing To Lose (Dan Aux Remix)"Karoline Tamati (Ladi6)7:19
6."A Part of Me (Magik Johnson Mix)"Jon Toogood & Anika Moa5:26
7."Middle of the Universe, Pt. 2"Jon Toogood3:09
8."Nothing To Lose (Optimus Gryme Remix)"Karoline Tamati (Ladi6)6:58
9."Short Change"Jon Toogood & Shayne Carter4:24
2012 iTunes Digital Deluxe Edition – Videos[8]
No.TitleDirectorLength
1."The Making of The Adults" 10:00
2."One Million Ways"Raymond McGrath3:25
3."A Part Of Me"Tim Van Dammen3:23
4."Reunite"Luke Sharpe and Bunker Media3:16
5."Nothing To Lose" 4:15
6."Up And Gone (Live at The Lab)" 3:35
7."Sleep Me Tight (Live at The Lab)" 2:54
8."Everyday I Wake Up (Live at the Lab)" 3:17
9."A Part Of Me (Live at The Lab)" 3:19
10."One Million Ways (Live at The Lab)" 3:27
11."Long Way Off (Live at The Lab)" 4:58

References

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  1. ^ "Discography The Adults". charts.nz. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  2. ^ "The Adults". Amplifier. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  3. ^ a b "The Adults (album)". The Adults Wiki. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  4. ^ "THE ADULTS". CSO. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  5. ^ "The Adults + Live With The CSO". Amplifier. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  6. ^ "2012 Album of the Year". NZMA. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  7. ^ "Live with the CSO". iTunes. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  8. ^ a b "The Adults". iTunes. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2012.