Strange Desire
For other uses, see Strange Desire (disambiguation).
| Strange Desire | ||
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Studio album by Bleachers | ||
| Released | July 10, 2014 | |
| Recorded | 2013–14 | |
| Genre | ||
| Length | 38:55 | |
| Label | RCA | |
| Producer | ||
| Singles from Strange Desire | ||
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| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Alternative Press |  [2] |
| Consequence of Sound | C-[3] |
| PopMatters |   [4] |
| Rolling Stone | [5] |
| Spin | 6/10[6] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4/5[7] |
| Under the Radar | [8] |
Strange Desire is the debut album released by American indie pop act Bleachers, led by guitarist Jack Antonoff. The album was released on July 10, 2014, through RCA Records, and produced the singles "I Wanna Get Better", "Shadow" and "Rollercoaster".
Singles
"I Wanna Get Better" was released digitally as the lead single from Strange Desire on February 18, 2014.[9][10] It has peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number ten on the Hot Rock Songs chart, becoming Bleachers' most successful single to date.[11][12] The song's music video – directed by actress and filmmaker Lena Dunham, Antonoff's girlfriend – premiered on March 27, 2014, and depicts Antonoff as a troubled therapist.[13]
"Shadow" was released as the album's second single on May 6, 2014.[14][15] "Rollercoaster" was released as the third single on June 10[16] and was also made available upon pre-ordering Strange Desire on the iTunes Store.[17]
Strange Desire debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Jack Antonoff and John Hill, except as noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wild Heart" | 3:20 | ||
| 2. | "Rollercoaster" | 3:08 | ||
| 3. | "Shadow" |
|
3:51 | |
| 4. | "I Wanna Get Better" | 3:24 | ||
| 5. | "Wake Me" |
|
2:43 | |
| 6. | "Reckless Love" | 3:01 | ||
| 7. | "Take Me Away" (featuring Grimes) |
|
2:30 | |
| 8. | "Like a River Runs" | 3:33 | ||
| 9. | "You're Still a Mystery" | 4:24 | ||
| 10. | "I'm Ready to Move On / Wild Heart Reprise" (featuring Yoko Ono) |
|
4:11 | |
| 11. | "Who I Want You to Love" |
|
4:50 | |
Total length: |
38:55 | |||
Personnel
- Jack Antonoff - programming, drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, piano, vocals, string arrangement ("I'm Ready to Move On/Wild Heart Reprise")
- Grace Dunham - spoken word ("Wild Heart," "I'm Ready to Move On/Wild Heart Reprise," "Who I Want You to Love")
- John Hill - programming, drums, guitars, keyboards
- Vince Clarke - programming, keyboards
- Greg Kurstin - synths, electric guitars, drums
- Sara Quin - background vocals
- Jon Shiffman - drums
- Emile Haynie - programming
- Rachel Antonoff - background vocals
- Andrew Dost - background vocals
- Mae Whitman - background vocals
- Claire Boucher - vocals
- Kurt Uenala - programming
- Lena Dunham - background vocals
- Yoko Ono - spoken word ("I'm Ready to Move On/Wild Heart Reprise")
- Little Ricky Antonoff - guitar
- Phillip Peterson - cello, string arrangement ("Who I Want You to Love")
- Victoria Parker - violin
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[18] | July 11, 2014 | Digital download | RCA Records |
| United States[19] | July 15, 2014 |
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[20] | 19 |
| US Billboard 200[21] | 11 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[22] | 2 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[23] | 2 |
References
- ↑ Sendra, Tim. "Strange Desire – Bleachers". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ LeRoy, Dan (July 10, 2014). "Bleachers – Strange Desire". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ↑ Terry, Josh (July 14, 2014). "Bleachers – Strange Desire". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ↑ McGuire, Colin (August 1, 2014). "Bleachers: Strange Desire". PopMatters. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ Dolan, Jon (July 15, 2014). "Strange Desire". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ Tedder, Michael (July 14, 2014). "Bleachers, 'Strange Desire'". Spin. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ SowingSeason (July 15, 2014). "Review: Bleachers – Strange Desire". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ Hayden, Mack (August 27, 2014). "Bleachers: Strange Desire (RCA) Review". Under the Radar. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ↑ "I Wanna Get Better – Single by Bleachers". iTunes Store (AUS). Apple. Archived from the original on June 17, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "I Wanna Get Better (2014)". 7digital (US). Archived from the original on June 17, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Bleachers – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Bleachers – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ Blistein, Jon (March 27, 2014). "Lena Dunham Directs Video for Jack Antonoff's Solo Project, Bleachers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Shadow – Single by Bleachers". iTunes Store (AUS). Apple. Archived from the original on June 17, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Shadow (2014)". 7digital (US). Archived from the original on June 17, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Rollercoaster (2014)". 7digital (US). Archived from the original on June 17, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Bleachers Debut Album 'Strange Desire' Available For Pre-Order Now". RCA Records. June 10, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Strange Desire by Bleachers". iTunes Store (AUS). Apple. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Strange Desire by Bleachers". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Bleachers Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Bleachers. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Bleachers Album & Song Chart History" Billboard 200 for Bleachers. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Bleachers Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top Alternative Albums for Bleachers. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Bleachers Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Bleachers. Retrieved March 14, 2015.