The Sunshine of Your Youth

The Sunshine of Your Youth is the debut album by American indie pop band Cheerleader, released in 2015 by Bright Antenna Records.[3] The album release was supported by a nationwide tour with UK act The Wombats.[4]

The Sunshine of Your Youth
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 19, 2015
RecordedEastWest Studios
The Ballroom Studio
Springhouse Sound
GenreIndie pop
Alternative rock
Nu gaze
Length37:29
LanguageEnglish
LabelBright Antenna[1]
ProducerMark Needham[2]
Cheerleader chronology
On Your Side (EP)
(2014)
The Sunshine of Your Youth
(2015)

Critical reception edit

Spin wrote that the album "showcases a series of fizzy, blurry-eyed tracks: 'A Million Ways' combines dream-rock guitar riffs with sugary-sweet melodies, while the whimsically synthy 'Dreamer' glides into shoegaze territory with frontman Joe Haller’s lo-fi vocals at the forefront."[2] The Saratogian wrote that "the band stays true to their sunny, optimistic name throughout, delivering a record full of hope, wonder, and undeniable warmth."[5]

Track listing edit

  1. New Daze - 3:31
  2. The Sunshine of Your Youth - 3:28
  3. On Your Side - 4:06
  4. Do What You Want - 3:55
  5. Perfect Vision - 4:12
  6. Haunted Love - 3:50
  7. A Million Ways - 4:04
  8. Dreamer - 3:12
  9. The Quiet Life - 3:48
  10. Little Bird - 3:23

Personnel edit

  • Produced and mixed by Mark Needham
  • Assistant Engineer: Will Brierre
  • Mastered by Emily Lazar at The Lodge in NYC, assisted by Rich Morales
  • Additional vocals on "On Your Side," "Perfect Vision," and "Dreamer" courtesy of Christa Tubach
  • Art Direction & Design: Ryan Penn
  • Band Photo: Carrie Davenport

References edit

  1. ^ "CHEERLEADER - THE SUNSHINE OF YOUR YOUTH". Bright Antenna Records.
  2. ^ a b "Cheerleader Smile Through the Haze on 'Sunshine of Your Youth'". Spin. May 11, 2015.
  3. ^ "Cheerleader | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  4. ^ "Daily Breeze Article on Tour with Wombats". May 16, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  5. ^ "Cheerleader set to kick off tour in Albany". The Saratogian.

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