The Feeling of Falling Upwards (Live from the Royal Albert Hall) is the third live album by Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. The album was released digitally on 14 April 2023 and consists of 17 tracks recorded at Royal Albert Hall, London in September 2022.[1]
Background
The album was recorded alongside a 12-piece string orchestra and a 12-member gospel choir during a special one-night-only concert 22 September 2022.[2] The performance was live-streamed a day before the release of the band's fifth studio album, 5SOS5.[1]
During the performance, vocalist and drummer Ashton Irwin said "The Feeling of Falling Upwards is simply supposed to describe to you the feeling that we have experienced together, the feeling of taking a leap of faith on such a fickle thing like music and sharing this experience together year after year, season after season of our lives. "[1]
The album was released digitally on 14 April 2023 and scheduled for physical release on 14 July 2023.[3][4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 8/10[5] |
Amrit Virdi from Clash wrote: "Framed as a musical journey across their 12-year discography, the excellent production and instrumentation truly makes you feel as if you were on the ride with them and emphasises how it is completely different to anything they’ve done before". Adding, "What makes this so unique compared to the band's other live albums is the impeccable addition of the House Gospel Choir and 12-piece string ensemble." Virdi concluded their review saying, "5 Seconds Of Summer can firmly say that they've come far on their musical journey and are far from the poppy live shows they'd put on in 2014, growing to be a talented four-piece. If more orchestral live shows are to be put on by the band, I'll be there in the front row."[5]
Track listing
- "Overture" – 1:12
- "Complete Mess" – 3:51
- "Carousel" – 4:02
- "Me, Myself and I" – 4:37
- "She Looks So Perfect" – 3:13
- "Amnesia" – 4:15
- "Lie to Me" – 2:45
- "Caramel" – 3:07
- "Outer Space" / "Carry On" – 7:05
- "Youngblood" – 3:55
- "Red Desert" – 2:28
- "Jet Black Heart" – 4:49
- "Older" (featuring Sierra Deaton) – 3:41
- "Take My Hand" – 5:11
- "Teeth" – 3:39
- "Ghost of You" – 6:38
- "Bad Omens" – 4:50
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 34 |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV)[7] | 49 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] | 11 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 8 |
| US Top Current Albums Sales (Billboard)[10] | 25 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Edition(s) | Label | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 14 April 2023 | BMG | — | ||
| Australia | 14 July 2023 | CD | 538901222 | [3] | |
| 2×LP | 538901231 | [4] |
References
- ^ a b c "5 Seconds of Summer Continue Embracing 'the Feeling of Falling Upward' With Summer 2023 Tour". Rolling Stone. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer Announce Special Global Livestream". Rolling Stone Australia. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ a b "The Feeling of Falling Upwards - Live from The Royal Albert Hall". Sanity (music store). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Feeling Of Falling Upwards, The (Live From The Royal Albert Hall) (Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ a b "5 Seconds Of Summer – The Feeling Of Falling Upwards (Live From The Royal Albert Hall)". Clash. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista sprzedaży - albumy" (in Polish). OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Note: Change the date to 14.07.2023–20.07.2023 under "zmień zakres od–do:". Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
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