"Ever Again" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn, recorded for her eighth studio album Honey. It was released as the fourth single from the album on 17 June 2019 along with an accompanying music video.[3] The song was included on Rolling Stone's list of the 50 Best Songs of 2018, placing at number 33.[4] Three official remixes by Planningtorock, Soulwax, and Patrick Topping were released on 9 July, 23 August, and 4 October 2019 respectively.[5][6][7]
| "Ever Again" | ||||
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| Single by Robyn | ||||
| from the album Honey | ||||
| Released | 17 June 2019 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:24 | |||
| Label | Konichiwa | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Joseph Mount | |||
| Robyn singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ever Again" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
The music video for "Ever Again" is directed by Colin Solal Cardo and features Robyn surrounded by various statues of Greek mythology in a landscape described by the singer as "a dreamy place, somewhere undefined, somewhere in my unconsciousness."[3] The silk blouse and latex jumpsuit that Robyn wears in the music video were custom made by French designer Nicolas Ghesquière.[8]
Live performances edit
Robyn first performed "Ever Again" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 22 February 2019.[1] On 12 March 2019 Robyn performed the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[9] The song was also included in the set list for her Honey Tour.[10]
Release edit
On 20 June 2020, Robyn released "Ever Again" on limited edition 12" vinyl featuring remixes of the song. It was released as part of a Honey Remix vinyl series, alongside "Honey", "Baby Forgive Me" and "Between the Lines / Beach2k20", for the Love Record Stores Day 2020 event. Only 500 of each were manufactured.[11]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ever Again" (single mix) | 4:23 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ever Again" (Planningtorock Remix) | 3:33 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Remix) | 6:15 |
| 2. | "Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Dub) | 6:20 |
| 3. | "Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Remix Edit) | 4:00 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ever Again" (Planningtorock Remix) | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Ever Again" (Planningtorock Extended Remix) | 6:26 |
| 3. | "Ever Again" (Soulwax Remix) | 7:14 |
| 4. | "Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Remix) | 6:15 |
| Total length: | 23:28 | |
Personnel edit
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Honey.[13]
- Robyn – vocals, vocal arranging, songwriting, vocal recording
- Joseph Mount – electric guitar, vocal arranging, songwriting, production, vocal recording
- Ulf Engström – bass guitar
- David Jones – studio assistance
- NealHPogue – mixing
- Mike Bozzi – mastering
Charts edit
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[14] | 38 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] | 22 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[16] | 31 |
References edit
- ^ a b Reed, Ryan (22 February 2019). "Robyn Performs 'Ever Again' in Icy Wonderland on 'Ellen'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Wass, Mike (17 June 2019). "Statues & A Microphone: Robyn's Surreal "Ever Again" Video". Idolator. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ a b Daramola, Israel (17 June 2019). "Video: Robyn – "Ever Again"". Spin. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "50 Best Songs of 2018". Rolling Stone. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Ever Again (Planningtorock Remix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Ever Again (Soulwax Remix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Ever Again (Patrick Topping Remix) by Robyn". Spotify. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ Hahn, Rachel (17 June 2019). "Nicolas Ghesquière on Making Custom Louis Vuitton for Robyn's New Video". Vogue. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Watch Robyn Perform "Ever Again" on "Colbert"". Pitchfork. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ Robyn. "Setlist — Stavanger, Norway — February 5, 2019". setlist.fm. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (17 June 2020). "Robyn to release limited edition 'Honey' remix series on 12" vinyl". NME. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "Ever Again (Single Mix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Honey (liner notes). Robyn. Konichiwa Records. 2018. KOR057CD.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Robyn – Missing U" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Robyn – Honey". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 19 September 201.
- ^ "Robyn Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 September 2019.