Anarchy (Neon Hitch album)
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| Studio album by Neon Hitch | ||||
| Released | 22 July 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
| Label | #WeRNeon | |||
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Anarchy is the debut studio album by British singer and songwriter Neon Hitch. It was released on 22 July 2016 by her own record label, #WeRNeon.
The album was preceded by the lead single Please which was released as an instant grab along with the album pre-order on July 8th, the song is featured in an episode of Million Dollar Matchmaker along with Neon herself.
Anarchy was originally titled Eleutheromaniac which was first announced after Hitch's split from Warner Bros. in 2014. It was supposed to include the singles Yard Sale and Sparks which are not featured on the final version of the album.
The album was released on July 22nd and was met with critical acclaim from fans and blogs who praised Hitch's new sound and evolution since her early releases during her Warner Bros. days. The album includes a bonus track called Freedom which was released as a stand alone single on December 18th along with a remix EP on iTunes.
Rumours are reporting that Hitch is planning on releasing Neighborhood as the official second single from the album with a new dance remix in the coming months following the release of the official music video for Please.
Background
On 11 May 2014, during a live chat, Hitch announced that after almost four years she had parted ways with Warner Bros.. She also confirmed that her Beg, Borrow & Steal album was scrapped, and she would be releasing a new album titled Eleutheromaniac. She also announced that her mixtapes, Happy Neon and 301 to Paradise, would also be released to digital retailers on 20 May 2014.[1] Throughout May 2014 and January 2015, Hitch released the singles "Yard Sale" and "Sparks", in order to promote the further release of Eleutheromaniac.[2][3] On 1 March 2014 Hitch surprise released the extended play 24:00, which, according to her, was recorded in 24 hours.[4] On 22 April 2015 the title track, "Eleutheromaniac", was sent to digital retailers as an advancement of the album.[5] Later, on 21 August, Hitch released both explicit and clean versions of the song "Pussy Power" on iTunes.[6] Hitch was featured on Cash Cash's song "Devil", also featuring B.o.B. and Busta Rhymes.[7]
In May 2016 Hitch announced that her debut studio album would be titled Anarchy and its official release date is 22 July 2016. Hitch released the song "Please" as the lead single along with the pre-order of Anarchy, on 8 July 2016.[8] Hitch released the album's track listing on 8 July 2016 through Twitter.[9] In August 2016 Hitch will make an appearance in the reality television series Million Dollar Matchmaker.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:56 |
| 2. | "Neighborhood" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Grade & Liquor" (featuring Collie Buddz) | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Anarchy" | 3:17 |
| 5. | "Why" | 3:16 |
| 6. | "Razorblade" | 3:34 |
| 7. | "RDLN (Lines & Lust)" | 3:39 |
| 8. | "Fried Chicken @ Night" | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Boom" | 3:07 |
| 10. | "No. 1 Lady" (featuring Liam Horne) | 4:56 |
| 11. | "Let Dem Go" (featuring Calix) | 5:07 |
| 12. | "Firetiger" | 3:41 |
| 13. | "Please" | 3:38 |
| 14. | "Freedom" | 3:51 |
Total length: |
49:10 | |
References
- ↑ Neon Hitch Tribe Gathering. YouTube. May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Yard Sale (Radio Edit) - Single by Neon Hitch on iTunes". iTunes Store U.S. Apple Inc. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ Stern, Bradley (July 29, 2014). "Neon Hitch Cleans Out Her Closet With "Yard Sale": Listen". Idolator. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ Donald, Will (March 2, 2015). "Neon Hitch surprise releases 24:00 EP". Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Eleutheromaniac - Single by Neon Hitch on iTunes". iTunes Store U.S. Apple Inc. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Pussy Power - Single by Neon Hitch on iTunes". iTunes Store U.S. Apple Inc. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ Frydenlund, Zach (August 6, 2015). "Premiere: Listen to Cash Cash's "Devil" f/ Busta Rhymes, B.o.B, and Neon Hitch". Complex. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Neon Hitch "Please" (Single Premiere)". July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ Neon Hitch [neonhitch] (July 8, 2016). "The time has finally come! Here is the official track listing for MY FIRST EVER FULL LENGTH ALBUM! #Anarchy 🙏🏼🤘🏼💜" (Tweet). Retrieved July 11, 2016 – via Twitter.