Inhale / Exhale (Rüfüs Du Sol album)
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| Released | 11 October 2024 | |||
| Length | 58:56 | |||
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| Producer | Rüfüs Du Sol | |||
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Inhale / Exhale is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol. It was released on 11 October 2024 through Rose Avenue and Reprise Records.
At the 2024 J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[2]
Background and singles
[edit]Announced a month ahead of the release, on 11 September 2024, the record is said to encompass "themes that have endeared fans for over a decade", namely "romance, heartbreak, euphoria, despair", which are supposed to be delivered through "sprawling, mature soundscapes" combined with their signature electronic sounds.[3] Inhale / Exhale marks a new chapter for the trio as they have come to "just enjoy" the process and "creating in the moment".[4] On 21 June, the album was led by the track "Music Is Better" which "offers a window into a new creative groove for the band" and marked their first single in three years.[5] The second single "Lately", released on 2 August, sees the combination of "heartfelt lyrics, indie vibes and a club bounce".[6] The third single "Break My Love" was released alongside the album announcement and constitutes a testament to the "evolved sound and deep musicality" showcased by the band.[7] "Pressure" was released on 27 September 2024.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Rüfüs Du Sol; "Music Is Better" written with Benjamin Latimore.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Inhale" | 1:48 |
| 2. | "Lately" | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Breathe" | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Music Is Better" | 3:56 |
| 5. | "Levitating" | 4:03 |
| 6. | "Break My Love" | 4:20 |
| 7. | "In the Moment" | 4:38 |
| 8. | "New York" | 3:09 |
| 9. | "The Life" | 4:27 |
| 10. | "Pressure" | 4:39 |
| 11. | "Fire / Desire" | 4:17 |
| 12. | "Edge of the Earth" | 4:31 |
| 13. | "Standing at the Gates" | 3:09 |
| 14. | "Belong" | 5:04 |
| 15. | "Exhale" | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 58:56 | |
Personnel
[edit]Rüfüs Du Sol
- Tyrone Lindqvist – vocals, instrumentation, programming, production, vocal production, vocal engineering
- Jon George – vocals, instrumentation, programming, production, vocal production, vocal engineering
- James Hunt – vocals, instrumentation, programming, production, vocal production, vocal engineering
Additional musicians
- Cayla Griffin – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
- Chandelor Johnson – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
- DeAnte Duckelt – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
- Jazzmine DuBose – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
- Kadmiel Siler – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
- Kisha Tinson – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
- Marianne Haynes – viola, violin (track 4)
- Hal Ritson – violin (track 4)
Technical
- Dale Becker – mastering
- Cassian Stewart-Kasimba – mixing
- Hal Ritson – strings production, strings programming (track 4)
- Richard Adlam – strings production, strings programming (track 4)
- Pedro Laet – vocal engineering (tracks 5, 7, 8, 10)
- Lionel Crasta – additional engineering (track 11)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 3 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[9] | 23 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 18 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[11] | 72 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[12] | 5 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 179 |
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[14] | 3 |
References
[edit]- ^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL Share Defiant Anthem 'Pressure'". Rolling Stone Australia. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Varvaris, Mary (1 November 2024). "Amyl And The Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees". The Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Todd, Nate (11 September 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Announces New Album Inhale / Exhale & Shares Atmospheric "Break My Love" Single". JamBase. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Lynch, Jessica (12 September 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Announce Fifth Album Inhale / Exhale and Drop New Single". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Heffler, Jason (21 June 2024). "Listen to Rüfüs Du Sol's first new single in three years, "Music Is Better"". EDM. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Slocum, Matt (2 August 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Blend Organic With Electronic on New Single "Lately"". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Mancino, Mark (11 September 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Drops New Single "Break My Love", Announces Inhale / Exhale LP". DJ Life Mag. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.[dead link]
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale / Exhale". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Rufus Du Sol Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Rufus Du Sol Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2024.