Evergreen (Broods album) explained

Evergreen
Type:studio
Artist:Broods
Cover:Evergreen Album by Broods.png
Released:[1]
Recorded:2013–2014
Studio:Golden Age
Label:
Producer:Joel Little
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Evergreen is the debut studio album by New Zealand music duo Broods, which was released on 22 August 2014. Following the release of their self-titled EP, Broods, earlier that year, the album includes two songs from that EP and the new single "Mother & Father".[2] Upon its release, Evergreen debuted at number 1 on the New Zealand Albums Chart and was certified gold by Recorded Music NZ for sales exceeding 7,500 copies. Songs from the album were performed live during the first half of 2014. Produced by Joel Little, known for his work with fellow New Zealander Lorde, the album explores alternative pop music, with influences of indie genres.

Background and development

In January 2014, Broods released their self-titled debut EP, which was produced entirely by Joel Little. It was proceeded by the singles "Bridges" and "Never Gonna Change", which will both be on the album.[2] The EP received very positive reviews and was successful in their home country of New Zealand, charting at number 2, behind Lorde's debut Pure Heroine.[3] After the EP was released the duo embarked on a tour, which also went to the United States.[4] During those concerts, songs from the album were previewed. In May and June, the duo opened the Australian and New Zealand tour dates for British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding.[5]

On June 12, the duo announced their first-ever New Zealand tour and on June 19 premiered the first single off the album, "Mother & Father".[6] On July 3, MTV exclusively premiered the album track "L.A.F." and revealed the album artwork.[7]

Reception

The album debuted at No. 1 on the New Zealand chart, and No. 5 on the Australian chart.[8] In the United States, the album reached No. 45 on the Billboard 200,[9] No. 12 on the Top Rock Albums chart,[10] selling 7,000 copies in its first week. It has sold 32,000 copies in the US as of May 2016.[11]

Singles

"Mother & Father" was released as the album's lead single on 19 June.[12] It premiered June 18 on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show.

"L.A.F." was released digitally on 3 July 2014 as the first promotional "instant grat" single off the album.[7] It has been confirmed as the second official single from the album, following the release of the song's music video on November 10, 2014. It is one of the tracks featured in the EA Sports video game, FIFA 15.[13]

"Four Walls" was released digitally on 18 August 2014 as the second promotional "instant grat" single.[14] It was later released exclusively in New Zealand as the third official single on January 24, 2015.[15]

Promotional singles

"Everytime" was released in New Zealand on 21 August 2014 as the iTunes free single of the week, and serves as the third promotional single from Evergreen.[16]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[17]

Broods

Additional personnel

Charts

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)
Australia[19] 22 August 2014CD, digital download
New Zealand
Canada[20] 7 October 2014
United States[21]
Germany[22] 28 November 2014
Ireland[23]
Belgium[24] 1 December 2014
United Kingdom[25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (NZ). 8 July 2014.
  2. Web site: BROODS reveal debut album artwork and release date, plus hear a new track 'L.A.F'. The Edge. 8 July 2014.
  3. Web site: Broods – Broods EP. charts.nz. 8 July 2014.
  4. Web site: Williott. Carl. Stream Broods' Debut EP & See Their First US Tour Dates. Idolator. 30 January 2014 . 8 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Ellie Goulding Announces Broods As Support Act, Australian Tour 2014. ARIA Charts. 8 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714232426/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/44839/ellie-goulding-announces-broods-as-support-act,-australian-tour-2014. 14 July 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Stern. Bradley. Broods Waxes Nostalgic On Gorgeous New Single, "Mother & Father": Listen. Idolator. 19 June 2014 . 8 July 2014.
  7. Web site: Ehrlich. Brenna. EXCLUSIVE: BROODS' 'L.A.F' Is Perfect For Those Hot Summer Nights. https://web.archive.org/web/20140706130242/http://www.mtv.com/news/1859212/broods-laf-premiere/. dead. 6 July 2014. MTV. 8 July 2014.
  8. Web site: Broods announce new album and tour . 19 April 2016. Scoop .
  9. The Billboard 200 . Billboard . October 25, 2014.
  10. Top Rock Albums . Billboard . July 18, 2015.
  11. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20160517154434/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases . May 17, 2016 . Upcoming Releases . Hits Daily Double.
  12. Web site: Mother & Father – Single by Broods. iTunes Store (CA). 8 July 2014.
  13. Web site: Listen to the FIFA 15 Soundtrack. EA Sports. 30 December 2014.
  14. Web site: New Music: Broods – "Four Walls". DirectLyrics. 21 August 2014.
  15. News: Broods: Four Walls – The Slab – NZ Music. 21 February 2015. The Edge. 23 January 2015.
  16. Web site: Everytime – Single by Broods. iTunes Store (NZ). 25 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140821234744/https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/everytime-single/id908658921. 21 August 2014.
  17. Web site: Credits / Evergreen / Broods . . 9 March 2021.
  18. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 2014. Recorded Music NZ. 2 January 2015.
  19. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (AU). Apple Inc. 7 August 2014.
  20. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (CA). 7 August 2014.
  21. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (US). 7 August 2014.
  22. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (DE). 14 November 2014.
  23. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (IE). 14 November 2014.
  24. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (BE). 14 November 2014.
  25. Web site: Evergreen by Broods. iTunes Store (UK). 14 November 2014.