Angus & Julia Stone is the third studio album by Australian singer-songwriter duo Angus & Julia Stone, released on 1 August 2014 in Australia through EMI Music Australia,[5] and on the same day in the United States through American Recordings.[6] Its release was preceded by the singles "Heart Beats Slow",[1] which peaked at No. 37 in Australia,[7] "Death Defying Acts" in June, "A Heartbreak" and "Grizzly Bear" in July.[3] The videos for all four songs as well as a video for "Get Home" were directed by Jessie Hill.[8]
Released1 August 2014 (2014-08-01)
RecordedLate 2013 – April 2014
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| Released | 1 August 2014 (2014-08-01) |
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| Recorded | Late 2013 – April 2014 |
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| Studio | Shangri-La (Malibu, California) |
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| Genre | Folk |
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| Length | 60:07 |
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| Label | EMI |
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- "Heart Beats Slow"
Released: 27 May 2014[1]
- "Death Defying Acts"
Released: 17 June 2014[2]
- "A Heartbreak"
Released: 8 July 2014[3]
- "Grizzly Bear"
Released: 22 July 2014[4]
- "Get Home"
Released: 26 August 2014
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American record producer Rick Rubin helped reunite the duo and co-produced the album.[9] Rubin said of the experience: "This album is extraordinary; Angus and Julia are truly unique musicians. They are authentic and pure people who do things from the heart. I've never worked with anyone like them before."[10] The album has been said to contain "blended harmonies [...] and more experimental guitar textures".[10]
The album is the highest-charting by the duo to date, reaching the top 10 in several countries including France, Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand. With an average of 67 based on 7 reviews on review aggregator Metacritic, Angus & Julia Stone received generally favourable critical reception.[11]
