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I Freak Out (EP)

I Freak Out is the second extended play by Australian melodic punk/alternative rock band The Hard Aches, released on 9 September 2016 by Anchorhead Records.[3]

I Freak Out
EP by
The Hard Aches
Released9 September 2016
RecordedFebruary 2016
StudioBirdland Studios, Melbourne
GenreAlternative rock, punk rock
Length18:31
Label
  • Anchorhead Records
  • ADA
ProducerLindsay Gravina
The Hard Aches EP chronology
Organs & Airports
(2013) 		I Freak Out
(2016)
Singles from I Freak Out
  1. "Glad That You're Gone"
    Released: 8 May 2016[1]
  2. "Gut Full"
    Released: 9 September 2016[2]

Background and promotion

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In February 2016, the band went to Birdland Studios in Melbourne to record their second EP, working with producer Lindsay Gravina (who'd previously worked on albums for The Living End and Magic Dirt) to create the bands first record not managed entirely by David and Upton themselves.[4][5][6]

In May 2016, The Hard Aches released the single "Glad That You’re Gone", which was added to Triple J's full rotation.[7][8][9] The song, along with its accompanying music video,[10] were well received by critics and fans.[5] In August 2016, the band announced the upcoming release of their second EP.[5][11][12]

The Hard Aches released their second extended play, I Freak Out, in September 2016.[3] The six-track EP spawned a second single, "Gut Full", which also received a music video on 16 September 2016.[13]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Brag     [14]
Metratone     [15]

The extended play received positive reviews, and marked the band's first-ever appearance on the ARIA Album Charts.[16] The Brag praised the EP, saying "I Freak Out cements The Hard Aches as a band to watch, cramming emotionally and musically dense content into every second, leaving the release bursting at the seams".[14] Metratone gave the album a positive review, stating: "amongst all the catchy guitar riffs and belt worthy lyrics, the only complaint I have is that I don’t want it to end".[15]

Track listing

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Track listing adapted from BandCamp.[3]

No.TitleLength
1."I Freak Out"2:28
2."Breakdown"2:55
3."Gut Full"2:53
4."Glad That You're Gone"3:18
5."Incoherent"3:03
6."Alcohol and Cigarettes"3:54
Total length:18:31

Personnel

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The Hard Aches
  • Ben David – lead vocals, guitar
  • Alex Upton – drums
Production
Design
  • Elliot Oakes – photography
  • Chris Cowburn – artwork

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[16] 48

Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
Australia 9 September 2016 Anchorhead Records CD, digital download, streaming ANC022C
LP ANC022V

References

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  1. ^ "Glad That You're Gone". 8 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023 – via Spotify.
  2. ^ "Gut Full". 9 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023 – via Spotify.
  3. ^ a b c "I Freak Out". Bandcamp. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  4. ^ Johnstone, Edward (6 October 2016). "Don't Freak Out...Adelaide Punks The Hard Aches Are Back". scenestr. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "The Hard Aches release new EP & announce national tour". Music Injection. WordPress.com. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  6. ^ Noble, Margy (20 September 2016). "Ben David of The Hard Aches (Adelaide) on touring, new EP I Freak Out and more!". The AU Review. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  7. ^ Brown, Dani (4 July 2016). "The Hard Aches: "We wouldn't trade our hometown for the world"". Finns Magazine. WordPress.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  8. ^ The Hard Aches [@TheHardAches] (11 May 2016). "Just got word that "Glad That You're Gone" has been added to @triplej full rotation starting next week" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 March 2023 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Adelaide's 'The Hard Aches' release new song 'Glad that You're Gone' with a killer message". Music Injection. WordPress.com. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. ^ "The Hard Aches – Glad That You're Gone". YouTube. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  11. ^ "The Hard Aches To Drop New EP, Announce Monstrous National Tour". The Music. 6 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  12. ^ Muggleton, Sam (9 August 2016). "Indie-punks The Hard Aches announce new EP & national tour to celebrate". AAA Backstage. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  13. ^ "The Hard Aches Drop New Clip For 'Gut Full'". The Music. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  14. ^ a b Scott, Spencer (21 September 2016). "The Hard Aches: I Freak Out". The Brag. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  15. ^ a b "The Hard Aches – I Freak Out". Metratone. 6 October 2016. Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Gurrumul takes out posthumous #1 album". ARIA. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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