Evolution is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band Noiseworks. It was the band's first since 1991's Love Versus Money. Released on 11 November 2022, Evolution debuted at number 25 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[2]
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| Released | 11 November 2022 | |||
| Length | 33:54 | |||
| Label | Noiseworks | |||
| Producer | Steve Balbi | |||
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| Singles from Evolution | ||||
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Background and release edit
Noiseworks released their third studio album Love Versus Money in July 1991. The album became their first ARIA number-one album and the band split up shortly after.[1]
In 1999, lead singer Jon Stevens attempted a reunion of the band, but joined INXS instead. In 2007, Noiseworks reformed and began recording material. In 2011, the original members reformed for the Red Hot Summer tour and again in 2013, they performed at Stone Fest in Sydney.[1]
In August 2022, Noiseworks announced the release of single "Heart & Soul", their first single in 30 years.[1] Upon release, Stevens said "Coming back after 30 years with new music and seeing the level of excitement that we have had from our Noiseworks fans has been a really powerful experience for us. 'Heart & Soul' shows where we are now while also giving a nod to the sounds that make us Noiseworks."[3]
Evolution was scheduled for release in October 2022,[3] but was delayed and released on 11 November 2022.[4]
Reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Courier-Mail |   [5] |
| The Rock Pit | 9/10[6] |
John O'Brien from The Courier-Mail wrote: "As the title suggests they're now older, wiser and a little more world-weary, though Jon Stevens' vocals are as commanding as ever".[5]
Sean Bennett from The Rock Pit gave the album 9/10, opining that "Evolution is a collection of ten songs which take us on a journey from radio friendly rockers to emotive ballads and anthemic sing-a-longs, littered with positive messages of light, love and hope after times of darkness... they deliver an album of high quality and maturity."[6]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heart & Soul" | 3:19 | |
| 2. | "Amerika" | 3:00 | |
| 3. | "Stand Up" | 3:03 | |
| 4. | "Long Way" | 4:11 | |
| 5. | "Sunshine" | 4:11 | |
| 6. | "Low" | 3:37 | |
| 7. | "One in a Million" | 3:28 | |
| 8. | "Let It Go" | 3:29 | |
| 9. | "Ocean Girl" | 4:40 | |
| 10. | "Touch (Epitaph)" (with Jon Stevens) |
| 0:56 |
| Total length: | 33:54 | ||
Charts edit
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 25 |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Noiseworks Release First New Song In 30 Years 'Heart & Soul'". Noise11. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Album Chart: Top 10 Debuts From Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson". Noise11. 20 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Australian Rock powerhouse Noiseworks to release first new single in 30 years". The Rock Pit. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Noiseworks Evolution". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Noiseworks, Sly Withers, Harlequins: New album reviews". The Courier-Mail. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Album Review: Noiseworks – Evolution". The Rock Pit. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.