Brain Candy (album)
| Brain Candy | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 31 July 2020 | |||
| Studio | Robert Lang Studios, Western Australia | |||
| Genre | Rock[1] | |||
| Length | 45:06 | |||
| Label | Farmer & The Owl, BMG | |||
| Producer | John Goodmanson | |||
| Hockey Dad chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Brain Candy | ||||
Brain Candy is the third studio album from Australian duo Hockey Dad.[7] The album was released on 31 July 2020 by Farmer & The Owl and debuted at number 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
The album was nominated for Best Album at the 2021 Rolling Stone Australia Awards.[8]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| NME | [1] |
Mark Deming form AllMusic said "[Hockey Dad] have gained a bit in the way of chops over the space of four years, and they certainly know their way around the studio better; the guitar, bass, and keyboard overdubs give the album a fuller and more satisfying sound without squeezing the spontaneity out of the tracks, and the melodies possess a bit more complexity, adding additional layers that make the results sound a touch more grown up than before." Deming concluded saying "Brain Candy isn't kid's stuff, but rather the word of two guys determined to make adulthood work for them without spoiling everything, and Hockey Dad hit that target with flying colors."[9]
Ali Shutler from NME said the album is "A departure from their scrappy origins, this record is a big, grown-up collection of forward-thinking rock gems. Sure, it might not be as chaotic or feel as grimy as what's come before, but it's a deliberately larger-than-life affair. With Brain Candy, all bets are off: Broader, more colourful and with a lot more to say, it shows Hockey Dad are ready to take on the world."[1]
Track listing[edit]
All music is composed by Zach Stephenson and William Fleming
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In This State" | 3:02 |
| 2. | "I Missed Out" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Milk in the Sun" | 2:59 |
| 4. | "Good Eye" | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Germaphobe" | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Itch" | 4:54 |
| 7. | "Heavy Assault" | 2:45 |
| 8. | "Nestle Down" | 3:37 |
| 9. | "Tell Me What You Want" | 3:11 |
| 10. | "Dole Brother" | 2:45 |
| 11. | "Keg" | 3:13 |
| 12. | "Reno" | 3:50 |
| 13. | "Looking Forward to the Change" | 4:19 |
| Total length: | 45:06 | |
Personnel[edit]
Musicians[edit]
Hockey Dad
- Zach Stephenson – vocals, guitar
- Billy Fleming – drums
Technical[edit]
- John Goodmanson – production
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] | 2 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Shutler, Ali (30 July 2020). "Hockey Dad – Brain Candy review: Windang duo drop the scrappiness and go big". NME. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ Newstead, Al (15 November 2019). "First Spin: Hockey Dad's "I Missed Out" pounds FOMO into riff-meat". ABC. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Newstead, Al (14 February 2020). "First Spin: Hockey Dad channel big '90s vibes on 'Itch', announce new album". ABC. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Newstead, Al (16 April 2020). "First Spin: Hockey Dad share new song "In This State", delay new album". Triple J. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Bruce, Jasper (11 June 2020). "Hockey Dad share "Good Eye" the new single from upcoming album". NME. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Bruce, Jasper (31 July 2020). "Hockey Dad share new album Brain Candy and video for "Germaphobe"". NME. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Brain Candy by Hockey Dad". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Tash Sultana, Tkay Maidza, and Tame Impala Lead Rolling Stone Australia Awards Winners". Rolling Stone Australia. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ a b Brain Candy at AllMusic
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Hockey Dad – Brain Candy". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 January 2021.