Changes All the Time is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter James Bay. It was released on 4 October 2024 by Mercury Records. It was preceded by the release of two singles: "Up All Night" and "Easy Distraction" on 19 July 2024 and 30 August 2024, respectively.[1][2] The album was co-produced by Bay and Gabe Simon.[3]
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| Released | 4 October 2024 | |||
| Length | 41:55 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
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The album was originally scheduled to be released on 20 September 2024,[4] but was pushed back by two weeks for unknown reasons.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Up All Night" (with the Lumineers and Noah Kahan) |
| 3:23 |
| 2. | "Everburn" |
| 3:18 |
| 3. | "Hope" |
| 4:39 |
| 4. | "Easy Distraction" |
| 3:50 |
| 5. | "Speed Limit" | 4:02 | |
| 6. | "Talk" |
| 3:16 |
| 7. | "Hopeless Heart" |
| 3:22 |
| 8. | "Some People" |
| 2:40 |
| 9. | "Go On" |
| 4:10 |
| 10. | "Crystal Clear" | 3:29 | |
| 11. | "Dogfight" | 5:46 | |
| Total length: | 41:55 | ||
Personnel
editMusicians
- James Bay – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (tracks 1–7, 9–11), electric guitar (1–7, 9–11), acoustic guitar (1, 2, 4, 6–11), percussion (1), bass guitar (3, 5)
- Gabe Simon – background vocals (tracks 1–4, 6–9, 11), percussion (1–4, 6, 8, 9), acoustic guitar (1, 2, 4, 7), drums (1, 3–5), Moog bass (1, 4), bass guitar (1, 9, 10), piano (2, 3, 6, 11); lap steel guitar, mandolin (3); electric guitar, synthesizer (9); African percussion, glockenspiel (11)
- Mark Broughton – piano (tracks 1, 2, 4), Wurlitzer electric piano (5), keyboards (7), Hammond organ (9)
- The Lumineers – vocals, piano (track 1)
- Noah Kahan – vocals (track 1)
- Donovan Hepburn – percussion (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 9–11), drums (2, 6, 7, 9), background vocals (2, 11)
- Tom Peel – bass guitar (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11)
- Luke Bullard – electric guitar (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11), background vocals (4)
- Lucy Bay – background vocals (track 3), percussion (4), vocals (5)
- Reuben James – background vocals, Hammond organ, piano (track 3)
- Ada Bay – background vocals (track 3)
- Carrie Karpinen – drums (tracks 4, 9)
- June Simon – percussion (track 4), background vocals (11)
Technical
- James Bay – production
- Gabe Simon – production
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Ryan Hewitt – mixing
- Mark Broughton – engineering
- Konrad Snyder – engineering (tracks 4, 9)
- Tyler Spratt – mixing assistance
- Liam Hebb – engineering assistance
- Tommy Bosustow – engineering assistance (track 3)
- Maddie Harmon – production coordination
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 3 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 47 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ Dunworth, Liberty (19 July 2024). "James Bay announces fourth album 'Changes All The Time' with 'Up All Night', featuring Noah Kahan and The Lumineers". NME. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (30 August 2024). "James Bay shares new single 'Easy Distraction', co-written by The Killers' Brandon Flowers". NME. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (19 July 2024). "James Bay Announces New Album 'Changes All The Time' | News". Clash. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "James Bay Announces New Album Changes All The Time For September 2024 Release, Shares New Single "Up All Night" Featuring Noah Kahan & The Lumineers –". mxdwn Music. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Sam (3 September 2024). "James Bay Teams With Killers Frontman On 'Easy Distraction'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
Changes All The Time, the fourth full-length album from Bay, is set for release Oct. 4, 2024 via Mercury Records.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – James Bay – Changes All the Time". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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