Malibu (The Driver Era song)
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| Single by the Driver Era | ||||
| from the album Summer Mixtape | ||||
| Released | July 28, 2022 | |||
| Length | 2:47 | |||
| Label | TOO | |||
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| "Malibu" on YouTube | ||||
"Malibu" is a song by American duo the Driver Era. It was released as the second single from their third studio album, Summer Mixtape, on July 28, 2022.
'Malibu' is about reminiscing on experiences in the best locations [...] It’s about getting away. It’s the spontaneous trip you take with someone – maybe you knew them before, or maybe you’re meeting them for the first time.
On July 28, 2022, The Driver Era released a new song, "Malibu",[2] which served as the second single for their third album, Summer Mixtape (2022).[3] On August 5, 2022, the band announced their third album, and released the music video for "Malibu".[4]
Critical reception
Writing for the Official Charts Company, Carl Smith called the song a "delicious slice of summer from the outset", while noting its "exquisite funk guitar and dreamy echoes". He finished by saying the single marks a stylish departure from the band's previous works, but that it a "carefree piece of pop escapism" that encapsulates a pure sunshine.[2]
V Magazine noted that the song features a "groovy dance" sound, that's different from the rest of songs on the album. Writing about the album, Summer Mixtape, the magazine thought that it "curate the sunny, carefree summer vibe they envisioned for their next era".[5]
