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[Aguila]

Who is Sky Ferreira?
Singer-songwriter, model, and actress, Sky Ferreira is finally releasing her debut album. Having been caught in a flux of mismanagement and label chaos, Sky has actually shelved about 10 albums. Previous attempts by Sky's label at trying to make the young girl into the next Britney Spears proved futile. A smash hit never came from her early singles and EPs. Not to mention that her developing sense of responsibility over her art caused even more friction. Earlier this year, Sky resorted to different measures to break out of her rut by leaking Everything Is Embarrassing. The song garnered some critical acclaim by publications. Sky was finally in the right position to create her own album with the people she wanted. She has confidently announced Night Time, My Time as her debut album.​

Cover by Gaspar Noé
Album: Night Time, My Time
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Genre: Pop

“I’m definitely working with Ariel [Reichstadt],” the prolific L.A. producer who contributed to some of the year’s standout releases such as Vampire Weekend’s Modern Vampires of the City, Charli XCX’s True Romance, and Major Lazer’s Free the Universe.
"Some of the songs are a bit more aggressive but there’s a guitar, electronic [vibe].” (X)

Tracklist
1. Boys
2. Ain't Your Right
3. 24 Hours
4. Nobody Asked Me (If I Was Okay)
5. I Blame Myself
6. Omanko
7. You're Not the One
8. Heavy Metal Heart
9. Kristine
10. I Will
11. Love in Stereo
12. Night Time, My Time​

Singles/Videos
You're Not The One
September 24, 2013
Video directed by Grant Singer​

Previous Material
17 / One / Obsession
As If! EP
Sad Dream / Lost In My Bedroom / Everything Is Embarrassing / Red Lips (Ghost EP)​

Spoiler

Now, let us all pray that she doesn't delay this again. rip.

 

[You Know Nothing]

Let's finally do this.

Please don't delay again, Sky.

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

Spoiler

Now, let us all pray that she doesn't delay this again. rip.

Let's not even put this thought into the universe.

Cute OT *.*

 

[Artemisia]

It's not going to come out.

Bookmark me.

 

[Trigger]

It's not going to come out.

Bookmark me.

Noted.

Spoiler

It won't come out.

 

[Nemesis_]

It's not going to come out.

Bookmark me.

You should trust Arte.

He's an expert

 

[Artemisia]

You should trust Arte.

He's an expert

November 5th. Be perched.

Spoiler

fuck MIA I'm not even anticipating that alberm anymore

 

[SecretMoblin]

I have the sneaking suspicion that this will be incredible.





...at least, I hope.

Spoiler

great OT as always, Aguila *.*

 

[Aguila]

Let's not even put this thought into the universe.

Cute OT *.*

"delays" and "sky ferreira" are basically synonyms now

 

[Sub_Level]

mite b queen

 

[Phreaker]

I should be nice and say I hope it's good.

 

[botty]

so gud. ok

 

[gdt]

Ghost EP was pretty great. Everything Is Embarrassing and that country sounding song were stellar.

 

[Battle Born]

I'm glad she's finally releasing her debut album. Her Ghost EP was fantastic.

 

[y2dvd]

I loved Everything's Embarrassing so I'm looking forward to this.

 

[ThanksVision]

this girl exudes COOL

Like that new song quite a bit

 

[K.Sabot]

I'd do meth to this.

 

[bjork]

I like this song and Grimes likes her so she must be ok. Will investigate further.

 

[Aguila]

Review:

Mercifully though, Night Time, My Time sounds like nothing she’s released before. Those who came to know her through the Ghost EP will be disappointed if they expect re-hashes of ‘Everything’s Embarrassing’: gone are Dev Hynes’ tinkering signatures, in their place a grunge-worship pop that pushes her soft and raspy vocals towards a more powerful live experience, which the album was patently written in mind for. Considering that Ferreira is a twenty-one-year-old major label pop artist exploring indie rock on a highly-anticipated debut, songs born of manifold frustration and uncertainty, Night Time, My Time is a defiant and assured listen. Its attitude draws from the aesthetic cornerstones of prized female pop culture avants – the glacial edge of Debbie Harry, the monolithic influence of glory-era Madonna and the bubblegum-and-kohl of The Runaways - and then pulls them through the pained, modern experience of a woman whose teenage life has been meticulously documented for all to gawk at.

Sonically, Night Time, My Time effortlessly blends 80s motifs of tenderised vocal hooks, coin-slot video game samples and chiming synth melodies (‘I Blame Myself’, ’24 Hours’ and ‘Love In Stereo’) into hazy renditions of indie rock (‘Omanko’, ‘Kristine’ and ‘Night Time, My Time’) that see Sky’s litheness put across in a more natural and confident stance, teetering somewhere between Cyndi Lauper’s ‘I Drove All Night’ and Dum Dum Girls’ ‘I Will Be’. Although there’s admittedly not a great deal about either sound that can now be considered boundary-pushing, having been routinely re-visited by many before her, Sky has got serious heart and teeth, and vocally this new sound of hers portrays her voice at its most endearing. That low timbre on ‘Ain’t Your Right’ is fragile but pushes on, and the sly Cat Power-referencing ‘Heavy Metal Heart’ stretch it almost to breaking point, yet maintaining real passion through filtered layers of feedback and echo. When she does strike gold with this more driving sound, it’s really lush: ‘I Will’ is a wry homage to Debbie Harry that still feels entirely her own in all its languid sensuality, with a compressed synth melody keeping the fuzziness of the guitars from becoming stagnant.

The real highlight however is how Sky works through the aeons-old dilemma of writing great pop music: telling personal tales of familiar issues of love, heartbreak and identity in refreshed and engaging ways. This comes across best in the lyrics of ‘I Blame Myself’, where Sky sucks it up and admits that all the press fascination with over the past five years hasn’t exactly been unwarranted: “Is it because you know my name?, Or is it because you saw my face on the cover?/Either way it’s all the same, It’s like talking to a friend who’s trying to be your lover/I just want you to realise I blame myself, for my reputation.” Such is the public criticism of Sky’s lifestyle that she probably can’t help but reflect on the immediate past with pained self-scrutiny, but it’s a testament to the maturity of her new material that she recognises that although nearly everyone lives a dozen lives before their 21st birthday, hers have perhaps been more dramatic than most. With Night Time, My Time, Ferreira shows that when the pressure gets to boiling point, finally letting off steam can feel damn good.

x

And she tweeted that it's coming in 6 days. That's assuring

 

[Nemesis_]

Is this still coming out

 

[Geek]

Is this still coming out

I just bought it on iTunes so yes

 

[Aguila]

o, it's out

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id728951009

Buy it.

 

[SecretMoblin]

What a fun album.

Also, 24 Hours is currently free, so pick it up.

 

[Battle Born]

I just finished listening to it for the first time and I loved it.

 

[burgervan]

Definitely going to check this out. I wasn't a huge fan of Everything Is Embarrassing and kind of wrote her off, but You're Not The One is pretty great.

 

[WhereAreMahDragonz]

24 Hours is great.

I'll listen to the rest of the album when it's on Spotify or something.

 

[burgervan]

Well, I just listened to the itunes preview and it sounds fantastic. Right up my alley. This could be the surprise of the year for me. Too bad I'm dead broke.

 

[botty]

24 so good omg

 

[dreamfall]

I so looooove it.

Been listening pretty much non-stop since midnight, feeling it heavily.

 

[Aguila]

I think my top favorites so far are 24 Hours, I Blame Myself, YNTO, I Will, and Night Time, My Time. Boys, Ain't Your Right, and NAM (IIWO), Love In Stereo, and Heavy Metal Heart range from great to okay (these could grow on me or not). Omanko and Kristine are just in their own lane
I love the production of the album ;_;
It's a very different kind of pop album indeed.

 

[Cheddahz]

I hope there's a Everything is Embarrassing type of song on here

 

[Cheddahz]

Found the leak for the album and I'm digging it big time, might have to buy it when it comes out

 

[Revolver]

This album is a pleasant surprise. I Blame Myself should be huge.

 

[You Know Nothing]

I Blame Myself, 24 Hours, and Love In Stereo are definitely the catchiest songs on the album.

My absolute standout would be Omanko, though. What a tune.

Overall, this album is fantastic and is a definite AOTY contender for me. There isn't a single bad song on here, and they all keep me coming back for repeat listens.

 

[Bladenic]

It's okay, very same sounding and only 24 Hours stood out to me. Nothing comes close to the masterpiece known as Everything is Embarrassing. Decent effort nonetheless.

 

[Cheddahz]

I Will has to be my favorite song on here and honestly, the only song I don't really care is Boys

 

[burgervan]

I love the first 6 or 7 songs. I don't understand why Omanko is getting slagged. So far my favorites are probably 24 Hours and Nobody Asked Me.

 

[Fjordson]

I like this a lot. 24 Hours and You're Not the One are my favourites right now.

Spoiler

This isn't a necro bump yet, right? Had to give the record some love.

 

[Yoshiya]

i've been really enjoying this. it was a good week in music. love boys, 24 hours, i blame myself and heavy metal heart in particular.

 

[Reckoner]

i've been really enjoying this. it was a good week in music. love boys, 24 hours, i blame myself and heavy metal heart in particular.

Some love to Heavy Metal Heart from me too. I think it is my favorite right now.

 

[LukeSmith]

This is great. Feels like early Madonna at times - in the good way

 

[wenis]

It's a good pop record, but I'm not hearing what the big deal is. There's a good cohesion, but nothing really stands out as a strong track I would go back to again and again.

Also, I got a lot of Maja Ivarsson influence in her cadence and tone.

 

[Fjordson]

Still listening to this quite a bit. Ain't Your Right is my new favourite track.

but nothing really stands out as a strong track I would go back to again and again.

Hmm, I dunno, some of these have definitely been repeatable for me. 24 Hours, You're Not the One, Ain't Your Right, I Blame Myself and Love in Stereo have all been pretty addictive.

 

[Galang]

I love this. A lot of standout tracks!

 

[GuitarAtomik]

I'm a fan. It's a little more girl poppy than I usually listen to but it's still good stuff.

 

[Cheddahz]

Is this not getting a physical release?

 

[Aguila]

Is this not getting a physical release?

I think it is. I'm not sure when.






Oh, and she's supposed to release some b-sides by the end of the month. I hope it happens.

 

[Fjordson]

Is this not getting a physical release?

Yeah, was wondering about that. Have it on iTunes already, but I'd probably double dip for a CD copy.

 

[Aguila]

http://www.amoeba.com/night-time-my-time-b-sides-pt-1-cd-sky-ferreira/albums/3035825/

YESS ;-;

 

[Fjordson]

http://www.amoeba.com/night-time-my-time-b-sides-pt-1-cd-sky-ferreira/albums/3035825/

YESS ;-;

Bought day one.