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| "Magnolia" | ||||
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| Single by Gang of Youths | ||||
| from the album The Positions | ||||
| Released | 17 April 2015 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 5:11 | |||
| Lyricist(s) | David Le'aupepe | |||
| Producer(s) |
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"Magnolia" is a song by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 17 April 2015 as the third and final single from their debut studio album The Positions. The song recounts the experience of frontman David Le'aupepe on a "week-long bender that precluded sleep and eating" and his subsequent attempt to commit suicide on 3 June 2014.[1] The date, referenced within the lyrics, has since become known by fans as "Magnolia Day".[2]
In 2018, the song achieved platinum status in Australia.[3] In the Triple J Hottest 100 of the 2010s, the track polled at number six.[4] It has been described as the band's "breakthrough hit", having over 39 million streams on Spotify as of 2022.[5]
Composition and lyricism
On the song's release day, Le'aupepe wrote a lengthy Facebook post discussing the song's purpose.[6] It begins:
June 3rd 2014, Mosely Street, Strathfield. In a state of puerile drunken delirium, reeling from having my heart fucked beyond all recognition and knowing my marriage was about to fall apart, I tried to kill myself.
Before the frontman could act, his friends "called the police just in time to intercept" Le'aupepe. He went through rehabilitation and "began a process of healing and self-discovery that is still ongoing in my life today".[6] In an interview with the Guardian, Le'aupepe revealed the song is named after the magnolia tree that the police sat him under after rushing to stop him on the night.[7]
Critical reception
Jessica Dale of Australian music publication the Music wrote "Magnolia" is "anthemic, catchy and brings hordes of people together in unified song; a stark contrast to the song's birth following Le'aupepe's attempted suicide". She further writes the track "launched Gang Of Youths into the Australian psyche in a big, big way".[8]
Writing for The AU Review, Genevieve Morris called the track a "timeless classic", writing "the passion and liveliness behind the song is addictive and unforgettable".[9]
In 2015, "Magnolia" polled at number 21 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2015.[10] In Triple J's Hottest 100 of the Decade countdown in 2020, the track polled at number six.
Music video
A music video for the song was directed by Le'aupepe and Josh Harris, and was released on 28 January 2016.[11]
Personnel
Musiker
- David Le'aupepe – writing, vocals, guitar, piano, strings
- Jung Kim – piano
- Max Dunn – bass guitar
- Joji Malani – guitar, keyboard, strings
- Joel van Gastel – drums
Technical
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Peter Holz – engineering
- Gang of Youths – producing
- Karl Cashwell – engineering, mixing
Promotional
- David Le'aupepe – director
- Josh Harris – director
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[12] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Gang of Youths: A Matter of Life and Death". Rolling Stone Australia. 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Gang Of Youths' Dave Le'aupepe opens up about mental health struggles". Tone Deaf. 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "ARIA Accreditations Documents" (PDF). Dropbox. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Matt (2020-03-14). "Gang of Youths Gets 3 Songs in Triple J's Hottest 100 of the Decade; "Magnolia" at No. 6 – Deepest Sighs - Gang of Youths fan site". Deepest Sighs. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (2021-11-01). "The 10 biggest hits from Sydney rock legends Gang Of Youths". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ a b Wilkinson, Matt (2016-01-28). "New Music Of The Day: Gang Of Youths – Magnolia (Video Premiere)". NME. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "'We want to get treated like normies': Gang of Youths on fame, faith and family secrets". the Guardian. 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Dale, Jessica (23 August 2017). "Repairing, Becoming More Human And Being Followed By Magnolia Flowers". The Music. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Morris, Genevieve (2018-12-02). "Live Review: Gang of Youths put on a mesmerising show at Enmore Theatre as their huge tour comes to an end". The AU Review. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Hottest 100 of the Decade By The Numbers: The Stats You Know The Better". triple j. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Apter, Liam. "Watch: Gang Of Youths - Magnolia". PILERATS. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.