Under the Sun (L.A.B. song)
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| "Under the Sun" | ||||
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| Single by L.A.B. | ||||
| from the album L.A.B. V | ||||
| Released | 17 December 2021[1] | |||
| Genre | country rock[2] | |||
| Length | 4:52 | |||
| Label | Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa | |||
| Songwriter | Brad Kora | |||
| Producer | Brad Kora | |||
| L.A.B. singles chronology | ||||
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"Under the Sun" is a country rock song by New Zealand band L.A.B., released as a single from their album L.A.B. V in December 2021. The song was a commercial success, debuting at number 12 in New Zealand, and becoming the 35th most successful song of 2022 in the country.
Release
The song was released as a single by L.A.B. on 17 December 2021, on the same day as the album L.A.B. V was released.[1]
Critical reception
Alex Behan of Stuff felt "blow[n] away" by the track, feeling that it was like a song released by a different band. Behan praised the song as "perfectly structured, with just a tinge of country twang that sounds like it could have existed forever."[5] Tim Gruar of Ambient Light Blog gave the song a mixed review, feeling it was a middle of the road track.[2]
Credits and personnel
- A Adams-Tamatea – bass
- M Gregory – organ, piano
- B Kora – drums, lyrics, percussion, producer, songwriting
- S Kora – acoustic guitar
- L.A.B. – arrangement
- J Shadbolt – backing vocals, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, lead vocals