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Self Care
Studio album by
Yours Truly
Released18 September 2020
Recorded2019–2020[1]
GenrePop punk[2]
Length37:03
LabelUNFD
Yours Truly chronology
Afterglow
(2019) 		Self Care
(2020)
Singles from Self Care
  1. "Composure"
    Released: 16 April 2020[3]
  2. "Together"
    Released: 7 July 2020[4]
  3. "Undersize"
    Released: 4 August 2020[5]
  4. "Funeral Home"
    Released: 3 September 2020[6]

Self Care is the debut studio album by Australian punk rock band Yours Truly. It was released on 18 September 2020 via UNFD.[4]

Release and promotion

The album was confirmed by the band's publicist on 16 April 2020, alongside the release of the lead single;[3] before later being officially announced on 7 July 2020, alongside the release of the second single.[4]

Singles

The album was preceded by four singles: lead single "Composure", released on 16 April 2020,[3] "Together", released on 7 July 2020,[4] "Undersize", released on 4 August 2020,[5] and "Funeral Home", released on 3 September 2020.[6]

Live performances

On 17 July 2020, Yours Truly performed live on Triple J's Like a Version segment, performing a cover of Oasis's "Don't Look Back in Anger" and their track "Composure".[7]

Recording

Recording sessions for the album took place throughout 2019 and 2020.[1]

Artwork

Into the Pit described the album artwork as featuring "an embroided anatomical heart". The cover was designed by Georgia Maloney.[8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Wall of Sound9/10[9]

Writing for Tone Deaf, journalist Tyler Jenke described the album as "an important release for this exceptional outfit, and one that will resonate for years to come."[10]

Wall of Sound felt that the album represented the band "stepping up onto a comfortable pedestal" and additionally called the album "a breath of fresh air for any music fan."[9]

Depth Mag's Andrew Cauchi called the album "a fearless charge into stardom for one of Australia's most promising talents".[2] Cauchi additionally thought the album "[declared] the band's credentials on the global stage" and likened it to Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson's early 2000s releases.[2]

Noizze's Will Marshall stated: "Listening to Self Care feels like going through life with your best friend by your side, a supportive companion to get you through the toughest times with empathy and levity."[11] Marshall added: "This album... should make Yours Truly the pop-punk superstars they deserve to be."[11]

Into the Pit's Sian Wilkins praised the album, writing: "Yours Truly literally threw this album at the industry as a force to be reckoned with: it adds to their catalogue of flawless material and demonstrates their growth as an outfit."[8]

Accolades

Accolades for Self Care
Year Organisation Award Ref.
2020 Triple J Feature Album [12]
Tone Deaf Record of the Week [10]

Commercial performance

Self Care debuted and peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 28 September 2020.[13] The following week, the album fell more than thirty-one places into the lower fifty.[14]

Track listing

Adapted from Apple Music.[15]

Self Care track listing
No.TitelWriter(s)Length
1."Siamese Souls"
  • Mikaila Delgado
  • Teddie Winder-Haron
  • Lachlan Cronin
  • Bradley Cronan
4:22
2."Composure"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
3:09
3."Together"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
3:19
4."Vivid Dream"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
3:33
5."Undersize"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
3:47
6."Ghost"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
3:11
7."Funeral Home"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
3:19
8."Glass Houses"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
3:20
9."Half Of Me"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
4:18
10."Heartsleeve"
  • Delgado
  • Winder-Haron
  • Cronin
  • Cronan
4:45
Total length:37:03

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.[16]

Yours Truly

  • Mikaila Delgado – lead vocals (all tracks)
  • Teddie Winder-Haron – lead guitar (all tracks)
  • Lachlan Cronin – lead guitar (all tracks)
  • Bradley Cronan – drummer (all tracks)

Charts

Chart performance for Self Care
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] 19

Release history

Self Care release details
Region Date Formats Label Ref.
Australien 18 September 2020
UNFD [15][18]
2 October 2020 LP [19]

References

  1. ^ a b Jenke, Tyler (7 July 2020). "Yours Truly announce long-awaited debut album, 'Self Care'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Cauchi, Andrew (16 September 2020). "Yours Truly – Self Care (Review)". Depth Magazine. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Bruce, Jasper (16 April 2020). "Yours Truly share video for new single 'Composure'". NME Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Carr, Debbie (7 July 2020). "Yours Truly announce debut album with new single 'Together'". NME Australia. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b Brereton, Greta (4 August 2020). "Yours Truly share new single 'Undersize' from upcoming debut album". NME. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  6. ^ a b Bruce, Jasper (3 September 2020). "Yours Truly release energetic new track 'Funeral Home'". NME. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  7. ^ Langford, Jackson (17 July 2020). "Watch Yours Truly cover Oasis for triple j's 'Like A Version'". NME Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  8. ^ a b Wilkins, Sian (17 September 2020). "Review: 'Self Care' – Yours Truly". Into the Pit. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Yours Truly – Self Care (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  10. ^ a b Reid, Poppy (21 September 2020). "Record of the Week: Yours Truly, 'Self Care'". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  11. ^ a b Marshall, Will (17 September 2020). "Yours Truly – Self Care Album Review". Noizze. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  12. ^ Fuamoli, Sose (25 September 2020). "Yours Truly turn anxiety and turmoil into exuberant 'Self Care'". Triple J. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Keith Urban scores fourth #1 on ARIA Albums Chart". ARIA Charts. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  14. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 5 October 2020". The ARIA Report. No. 1596. Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 October 2020.
  15. ^ a b "Self Care by Yours Truly on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  16. ^ Self Care (booklet). Yours Truly. UNFD. 2020.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  17. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  18. ^ "Self Care at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  19. ^ "Self Care (Teal/Bone Vinyl) at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
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