East of Eden (Zella Day song)
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| "East of Eden" | ||||
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| Single by Zella Day | ||||
| from the EP Zella Day and the album Kicker | ||||
| Released | June 27, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | October 2013 | |||
| Studio | Wax Ltd Studios (Los Angeles, California) | |||
| Genre | Electropop | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Wax Ltd | |||
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"East of Eden" a song by American singer-songwriter Zella Day, for her second extended play, Zella Day (2014), and her second studio album, Kicker (2015). It was released on June 27, 2014, through B3SCI and Pinetop Records, and was the second single to her eponymous EP. Produced by Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry from Wax Ltd, the song was written by Day, Bonnie Baker, Barry, and Gagel.
Before the release of "East of Eden", in 2013, Day transitioned from living in Pinetop, Arizona to Los Angeles, California,[1][2] which alludes to the song's themes about love and escape. In October 2013, whilst penning and recording "Sweet Ophelia", Day initiated work on "East of Eden".[3] Day stated the song "started with a beat and put some chords down on the piano, and that’s how that song was born."[4]
"East of Eden" is an "electro-pop",[5] "pop-dubstep anthem"[6] song with "a subtle ebb and flow", and has a "bright, simmering, and upbeat" element,[7] with her voice having an "energetic presence"[8] throughout the song. Its lyrics allude to John Steinbeck's novel of the same name, as well as the Book of Genesis. The song is about her struggle with escape. The song serves as a representation of Day's transition from leaving her hometown of Pinetop and into Los Angeles.
Release and remixes
"East of Eden" served as the second single to her eponymous EP, Zella Day. KCRW premiered the single in promotion two days before its official release.[5] Shortly after, on June 27, 2014, the song was officially released.[7][9] However, the song did not debut onto major streaming platforms until mid-July. A month later, on August 1, 2014 — a remix featuring production by LA based electro-pop duo, Carousel, entitled, "Carousel Remix" was released digitally.[10] Day announced the remix's release on social media. The song’s cover art features a kaleidoscope of greens, yellows, and oranges combine in a visual behind the song's title and respective artist.