Best Night of My Life (American Authors album)
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| Released | February 10, 2023 | |||
| Studio | Mono Studio (Nashville), Zac's Living Room (Las Vegas), Arcade Studios New York City | |||
| Genre | Alternative | |||
| Length | 27:19 | |||
| Label | French Poet Society | |||
| Producer | Matt Sanchez, American Authors, Gregg Wattenberg, Benzi | |||
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Best Night of My Life is the fourth studio album by American pop rock band American Authors, primarily produced by the band’s own Matt Sanchez. Running at 27 minutes and comprising ten tracks, the album was released worldwide independently on February 10, 2023.
Best Night of My Life featured three singles, "Blind for Love", which reached No. 20 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, "Best Night of My Life", and "We Happy Don't Worry".[1] The band went on a tour in 2023 to promote the album, dubbed the Best Night of My Life Tour.[2]
Background and recording
[edit]We wanted to take it back and make the most American Authors sounding album we've ever done. We really wanted to go back to the roots and make something that would almost sound nostalgic to listeners. We want listeners to go, 'I love American Authors. I've heard their songs in TV commercials and at sporting events all over the place. I missed this sound.'
— Frontman Zac Barnett, discussing feelings about the band's fourth album.
On April 23, 2021, American Authors announced that they would be parting ways with former band member, James Adam Shelly. Later that year, they also left Island Records and started releasing music independently. Throughout the next two years, the band would release several collaborations and covers.
Nearly one decade after the release of their hit single, "Best Day of My Life", the band wanted to go back to their roots with their fourth album.[3] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the band started doing writing retreats, where they would write together for an extended period of time, around the clock. With Best Night of My Life, the band came to Las Vegas and wrote and recorded twenty songs within the period of two weeks, and narrowed it down to the ten that were featured on the record.
Composition
[edit]Sonically, Best Night of My Life continues the band’s style of pop from their original debut album, Oh, What a Life (album), and other music released by American Authors over the years. Lyrically, the album aims to be an optimistic album which builds on the themes of previous American Authors songs and records.
Promotion
[edit]“Blind For Love,” which was released on September 30, 2022, as an EP with 5 remixes, served as the lead single of this album.[4] Additionally, a music video was released on November 28, 2022.[5] The song ended up being positioned as Track 5 on the album.
In early 2023, the second single and title track, “Best Night of My Life” was released on January 13, 2023, along with the album announcement.[6] The music video was released on YouTube on January 20th, 2023, which was designed as a sequel to the smash hit Best Day of My Life.[7] The third and final single, “We Happy Don’t Worry” was released on February 3, 2023, with the official music video dropping later that day.[8]
The album was released on February 10, 2023 and was promoted by the “Best Night of My Life” tour, which began that night and lasted until March 13, 2023.[9] The band continued to promote the album through social media and with a live performance on the Today (American TV program) show.[10]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Dave Rublin, Matt Sanchez, Zac Barnett
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Best Night of My Life" |
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| 2:58 |
| 2. | "We Happy Don’t Worry" |
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| 2:30 |
| 3. | "One Step Back" |
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| 2:26 |
| 4. | "Same Bed" |
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| 2:55 |
| 5. | "Blind For Love" |
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| 2:53 |
| 6. | "Live On" |
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| 2:32 |
| 7. | "All Roads Lead to You" |
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| 3:08 |
| 8. | "Good Times" |
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| 2:24 |
| 9. | "Madness" |
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| 2:54 |
| 10. | "Movin’ On" |
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| 2:57 |
| Total length: | 27:19 | |||
Personnel
[edit]American Authors
- Zac Barnett – lead vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin
- Dave Rublin — vocals, bass, guitar, ukulele mandolin
- Matt Sanchez — vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards, guitar, whistles
Production
- Matt Sanchez — producer
- American Authors — producer
- Gregg Wattenberg – producer of “We Happy Don’t Worry”
- Benzi — producer of “We Happy Don’t Worry”
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Label | Format | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 13, 2023 | French Poet Society | ||
| 2023 | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ "American Authors | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "AMERICAN AUTHORS Announces 2023 Headline "Best Night Of My Life Tour" | Shutter 16 Magazine". Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Pop-Rock Group American Authors Open Up About Creative Nostalgic Album "Best Night Of My Life" (Exclusive)". Celeb Secrets. February 20, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "American Authors Release Whistle Anthem, "Blind For Love"". www.blastoutyourstereo.com. September 30, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "American Authors Share "Blind For Love" Music Video | OrcaSound.com". Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Major, Michael. "American Authors Announces 'Best Night Of My Life'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ American Authors (January 20, 2023). American Authors - Best Night of My Life (Official Music Video). Retrieved July 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ American Authors (February 3, 2023). American Authors - "We Happy Don't Worry" (Official Music Video). Retrieved July 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Gonda, Christopher (December 5, 2022). "American Authors Announce 2023 "Best Night Of My Life Tour" with Billy Raffoul". V13.net. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "American Authors perform 'Best Night of My Life' live on TODAY". TODAY.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "French Poet Society". French Poet Society. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
