Just a Lover
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| Single by Hayden James | |||||||
| Released | 16 June 2016 | ||||||
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| Recorded | 2016 | ||||||
| Genre | Electronic music,[1] trance | ||||||
| Length | 2:50 | ||||||
| Label | Future Classic | ||||||
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"Just a Lover" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Hayden James, It was released on 17 June 2016 via the Future Classic label.[2] It follows from the success of his 2014 single, "Something About You" which was Triple J’s most played song over summer 2014/2015.[3]
"Just a Lover" was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Dance Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016.
Reviews
Collin Robinson from Stereo Gum said; "Warped, whomping synth bass churns around intricate percussion for an updated ’80s-leaning aesthetic. James’ androgynous voice interjects with a catchy melody on the simple repeated refrain “In my heart, you were just a lover/ I can’t bare for you to leave.” All of the elements come together to make one hell of festival dance romp." [4]
Amber De Luca from Fashion Journal said; "Hayden James has come through and delivered. "Just A Lover" is the epitome of the ultimate Sunday sesh anthem." [5]
Aaron Blum from Indie Shuffle said; "Hayden James is back with another gem called "Just A Lover," and it's pretty dang amazing. The song picks up right where he left off, featuring that infectious deep groove." [6]
Music video
The music video for "Just a Lover" was directed by SPLINTR and released on 12 September 2016.[7]
Track listing
- Digital Download
- "Just a Lover" - 2:50
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| Australian Artist Singles (ARIA Charts) | 12 |
References
- ↑ "Just a Lover by Hayden James". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ↑ "Hayden James - Just a Lover iTunes". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ↑ "Hayden James just dropped his latest track (and it's another banger)". Fashion Journal. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ↑ "Hayden James – "Just A Lover" (Stereogum Premiere)". StereoGum. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ↑ "Hayden James just dropped his latest track (and it's another banger)". Fashion Journal. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ↑ "Listen Hayden James Just a Lover: Indie Shuffle". Indie Shuffle. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ↑ "Hayden James - Just A Lover [Official Music Video]publisher=YouTube". 12 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.