New Addictions
| New Addictions | ||||
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| EP by R5 | ||||
| Released | May 12, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Length | 15:59 | |||
| Label | Hollywood | |||
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New Addictions is the fifth EP by American pop rock band R5. It was released on May 12, 2017 through Hollywood Records.[1]
Background
The band announced the release of the EP on April 5, 2017 via Twitter along a two-date pre-release show in April 27, 2017 at Los Angeles and May 11, 2017 on New York City respectively.[2][3] The album was almost entirely produced by band member Rocky Lynch.[4]
Promotion
The band announced the New Addictions Tour to promote the EP, with the first leg set to start on June 24, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.[5] The same day the EP was released, a music video for the song "If", directed by Michel Borden, was released via Vevo.[6] It was filmed in San Diego and inspired by the films Risky Business, Pulp Fiction, Boogie Nights, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Goodfellas.[5]
Reception
Rolling Stone called the EP "full of sharply constructed pop confections that ride galloping basslines."[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If" | Rocky Lynch | 3:11 | |
| 2. | "Red Velvet" (featuring New Beat Fund) |
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| 3:07 |
| 3. | "Lay Your Head Down" |
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| 3:35 |
| 4. | "Trading Time" |
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| 3:08 |
| 5. | "Need You Tonight" | Andrew Farriss | 2:58 | |
| Total length: | 15:59 | |||
- Notes
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[9] | 6 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide[1] | May 12, 2017 | Digital download | Hollywood |
References
- 1 2 "New Addictions - EP by R5 on Apple Music". iTunes, Apple Music. May 12, 2017.
- ↑ Julia Lee (April 5, 2017). "R5 Announces ‘New Addictions’ Album". Tiger Beat.
- ↑ "New Addictions Pre-release Listening Party". R5 Rocks. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ↑ "Epic New R5 Release- New Addictions out 5.12.17". The Hollywood Times. May 10, 2017.
- 1 2 Tony Bowles (May 13, 2017). "R5's 'New Addictions' Out Now & Summer Tour Dates Announced". Mogul.
- ↑ "If (Official Video) - R5". Vevo. May 12, 2017.
- ↑ Rolling Stone (May 12, 2017). "Playlist: Harry Styles and 20 Other Albums To Hear Now". Rolling Stone.
- ↑ "New Addictions - R5 – Download and listen to the album". Qobuz. May 12, 2017.
- ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2017.