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'''''Blend Inn''''' is the second studio album from Australian post punk duo [[Hockey Dad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hockeydad.bandcamp.com/album/blend-inn|title=Blend Inn, by Hockey Dad|website=Hockey Dad}}</ref> The album was released on February 9, 2018 by Farmer & The Owl. In 2018, the lead single "Homely Feeling" was voted into [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2017|Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017]] at No. 54. This marked the first time the band has appeared in the countdown.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/17/countdown/1-100/</ref> In 2019, the tracks "Join the Club", "Sweet Release" and "I Wanna Be Everybody" were voted into [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2018|Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018]] at Nos. 18, 73 and 61, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/18/|title=Hottest 100 2018|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=27 January 2019}}</ref> |
'''''Blend Inn''''' is the second studio album from Australian post punk duo [[Hockey Dad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hockeydad.bandcamp.com/album/blend-inn|title=Blend Inn, by Hockey Dad|website=Hockey Dad}}</ref> The album was released on February 9, 2018 by Farmer & The Owl. In 2018, the lead single "Homely Feeling" was voted into [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2017|Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017]] at No. 54. This marked the first time the band has appeared in the countdown.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/17/countdown/1-100/</ref> In 2019, the tracks "Join the Club", "Sweet Release" and "I Wanna Be Everybody" were voted into [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2018|Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018]] at Nos. 18, 73 and 61, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/18/|title=Hottest 100 2018|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=27 January 2019}}</ref> |
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At the [[J Awards of 2018]], the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.<ref name=2018winner">{{cite web|title = The J Award 2018|website = [[Triple J]]|url = https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/j-awards-2018/|publisher= [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|year = 2018|accessdate =15 August 2020}}</ref> |
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==Recording== |
==Recording== |
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After a success run of shows throughout 2016, Hockey Dad flew to [[Seattle]] to record ''Blend Inn'' with producer [[John Goodmanson]] at the [[Robert Lang Studios]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrotheatre.com.au/events/2018/03/16/hockey-dad|title=HOCKEY DAD - Metro Theatre|website=www.metrotheatre.com.au}}</ref> According to drummer William "Billy" Fleming, the album title refers to "the part of your head that you want to go to when you're overseas and wishing you were back home, it's within. We're always just trying to be comfortable and semi blending in, so it's the name we gave to that place you zone out to."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/10/hockey-dad-announce-new-album-blend-inn-share-homely-feeling-steam/|title=Hockey Dad announce new album, Blend Inn, share "Homely Feeling": Steam|date=20 October 2017|publisher=}}</ref> The album artwork depicts a photo of the [[Robert Lang Studios|studio]] where the band recorded the album. The photo was taken by Fleming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=83115|title=Hockey Dad 'Blend Inn Tour' at Badlands Bar|website=Oztix Home Page|access-date=2018-01-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122071844/https://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=83115|archive-date=2018-01-22|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
After a success run of shows throughout 2016, Hockey Dad flew to [[Seattle]] to record ''Blend Inn'' with producer [[John Goodmanson]] at the [[Robert Lang Studios]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrotheatre.com.au/events/2018/03/16/hockey-dad|title=HOCKEY DAD - Metro Theatre|website=www.metrotheatre.com.au}}</ref> According to drummer William "Billy" Fleming, the album title refers to "the part of your head that you want to go to when you're overseas and wishing you were back home, it's within. We're always just trying to be comfortable and semi blending in, so it's the name we gave to that place you zone out to."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/10/hockey-dad-announce-new-album-blend-inn-share-homely-feeling-steam/|title=Hockey Dad announce new album, Blend Inn, share "Homely Feeling": Steam|date=20 October 2017|publisher=}}</ref> The album artwork depicts a photo of the [[Robert Lang Studios|studio]] where the band recorded the album. The photo was taken by Fleming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=83115|title=Hockey Dad 'Blend Inn Tour' at Badlands Bar|website=Oztix Home Page|access-date=2018-01-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122071844/https://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=83115|archive-date=2018-01-22|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| Released | 9 February 2018 | |||
| Studio | Robert Lang Studios | |||
| Length | 40:09 | |||
| Label | Kanine, Farmer & The Owl, LAB | |||
| Producer | John Goodmanson | |||
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| Sputnikmusic | [2] |
Blend Inn is the second studio album from Australian post punk duo Hockey Dad.[3] The album was released on February 9, 2018 by Farmer & The Owl. In 2018, the lead single "Homely Feeling" was voted into Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017 at No. 54. This marked the first time the band has appeared in the countdown.[4] In 2019, the tracks "Join the Club", "Sweet Release" and "I Wanna Be Everybody" were voted into Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018 at Nos. 18, 73 and 61, respectively.[5]
At the J Awards of 2018, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[6]
Recording
After a success run of shows throughout 2016, Hockey Dad flew to Seattle to record Blend Inn with producer John Goodmanson at the Robert Lang Studios.[7] According to drummer William "Billy" Fleming, the album title refers to "the part of your head that you want to go to when you're overseas and wishing you were back home, it's within. We're always just trying to be comfortable and semi blending in, so it's the name we gave to that place you zone out to."[8] The album artwork depicts a photo of the studio where the band recorded the album. The photo was taken by Fleming.[9]
Track listing
All music is composed by Zach Stephenson and William Fleming
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Stride" | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Homely Feeling" | 2:20 |
| 3. | "I Wanna Be Everybody" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Danny (How Could You Be So Stupid?)" | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Join the Club" | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Whatever" | 2:26 |
| 7. | "Disappoint Me" | 3:15 |
| 8. | "Running Out" | 4:15 |
| 9. | "Stalker" | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Where I Came From" | 3:41 |
| 11. | "Sweet Release" | 3:27 |
| 12. | "Eggshells" | 3:33 |
| Total length: | 40:09 | |
Band members
Hockey Dad
- Zach Stephenson – guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals on "Sweet Release"
- William Fleming – drums, lead vocals on "Sweet Release"
Additional musicians
- Stephen Bourke – bass guitar
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] | 6 |
| New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[11] | 5 |
References
- ^ MacMaster, Matt. "Hockey Dad Blend Inn". themusic.com.au. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ^ https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/76144/Hockey-Dad-Blend-Inn/
- ^ "Blend Inn, by Hockey Dad". Hockey Dad.
- ^ http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/17/countdown/1-100/
- ^ "Hottest 100 2018". Triple J. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ "The J Award 2018". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "HOCKEY DAD - Metro Theatre". www.metrotheatre.com.au.
- ^ "Hockey Dad announce new album, Blend Inn, share "Homely Feeling": Steam". 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Hockey Dad 'Blend Inn Tour' at Badlands Bar". Oztix Home Page. Archived from the original on 2018-01-22. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Hockey Dad – Blend Inn". Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
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