King Stingray (album)

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King Stingray
Studio album by
King Stingray
Released5 August 2022[1]
RecordedNorthern Territory, Brisbane, Byron Bay[2]
Length35:02
LabelCooking Vinyl Australia
ProducerRoy Kellaway
King Stingray chronology
King Stingray
(2022) 		For the Dreams
(2024)
Singles from King Stingray
  1. "Hey Wanhaka"
    Released: 14 October 2020[3]
  2. "Get Me Out"
    Released: 18 January 2021[4]
  3. "Milkumana"
    Released: 19 August 2021[5]
  4. "Camp Dog"
    Released: 15 March 2022[6]
  5. "Let's Go"
    Released: 14 June 2022[1]
  6. "Lupa"
    Released: 5 August 2022[7][8]

King Stingray is the debut studio album from Australian rock group, King Stingray. It was released on 5 August 2022 and debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts.

Music Feeds said, "Their music combines classic and contemporary rock influences with the ancient tradition of manikay (song/songlines), which dates back tens of thousands of years."[2]

At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Rock Album, Breakthrough Artist – Release and Best Cover Art.[9] The album won the 2022 Australian Music Prize,[10][11] and was nominated for Australian Album of the Year at the 2022 J Awards.[12] At the AIR Awards of 2023, the album won Independent Album of the Year and Best Independent Rock Album or EP.[13][14]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME[15]
The Guardian[16]
Rolling Stone Australia[17]

Andrew Stafford from The Guardian called the album "irresistibly joyful" saying "With Yothu Yindi in their bloodlines, the band have delivered a hooky and uptempo first album with a sound that's all their own."

James Di Fabrizio from Rolling Stone Australia said "King Stingray may be one of the most exciting rock bands to emerge from this country in a generation." Di Fabrizio added "Each track is a heady exploration of rhythm, psych and storytelling come together like puzzle pieces, showcasing the beauty and community of the place they call home — the incomparable Arnhem Land."[17]

Al Newstead from Triple J said it "feels like an instant Australian classic", saying "perfectly fusing contemporary rock with Yolŋu manikay, King Stingray's fun, spirited first album is a captivating ode to country and community."[18] The album topped the Double J 50 best albums of the year list.[19]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jerome Gotjirringu Yunupiŋu and Roy Kellaway.

King Stingray track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Lupa"3:15
2."Hey Wanhaka"3:57
3."Get Me Out"4:03
4."Let's Go"4:00
5."Raypirri"2:39
6."Milkumana"3:07
7."Sweet Arnhem Land"3:21
8."Malk Mirri Wayin"3:25
9."Camp Dog"3:39
10."Life Goes On"3:36
Total length:35:02

Charts

Chart performance for King Stingray
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[20] 6

Release history

Release history and formats for King Stingray
Region Date Format Edition(s) Label Catalogue
Various 5 August 2022[1]
Standard Cooking Vinyl Australia CVCD112
Australia 11 November 2022[21] LP Exclusive Opaque Yellow CVLP112B
Australia 4 August 2023[22] LP (repress) Orange CVLP112E

References

  1. ^ a b c "King Stingray announce self-titled debut album, share breezy new single "Let's Go"". NME. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b "King Stingray Release Long-Awaited Debut Album". Music Feeds. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Hey Wanhaka - single by King Stingray". Apple Music. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Get Me Out - single by King Stingray". Apple Music. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Milkumana - single by King Stingray". Apple Music. 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  6. ^ "King Stingray Release New Single "Camp Dog" On Tour Now". Music Feeds. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Feature Video: King Stingray - Lupa". ABC. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  8. ^ "King Stingray announce 2022 Australian tour, share new single 'Lupa'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  9. ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Shortlist Revealed for the 18th Australian Music Prize". Music Feeds. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  11. ^ Brandle, Lars (1 March 2023). "King Stingray Wins 18th Annual Australian Music Prize". Billboard. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Here's all the J Awards 2022 nominees!". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  14. ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  15. ^ Robinson, Ellie (5 August 2022). "King Stingray – 'King Stingray' review: a rollicking love letter to community and country". NME. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  16. ^ Stafford, Andrew (7 August 2022). "King Stingray review – irresistibly joyful debut album from the Yolngu surf-rock kings". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  17. ^ a b Di Fabrizio, James (8 August 2022). "King Stingray's Self-Titled Debut Destined to Be an Instant Classic". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  18. ^ "King Stingray's debut album feels like an instant Australian classic". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  19. ^ "The 50 best albums of 2022". Double J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Australiancharts.com – King Stingray – King Stingray". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  21. ^ "King Stingray (JB Hi-Fi AU Exclusive Opaque Yellow Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  22. ^ "King Stingray (Orange Vinyl) (Repress)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 31 July 2023.