Starlight (Jon Stevens album)

Starlight
Studio album by
Jon Stevens
Released31 March 2017
RecordedLos Angeles
GenreRock
Length38:17
LabelLiberation Records
ProducerDavid A. Stewart
Jon Stevens chronology
Woman
(2015) 		Starlight
(2017)
Singles from Starlight
  1. "Hold On"
    Released: 13 February 2017
  2. "Feel Like Letting Go"
    Released: 7 July 2017

Starlight is the tenth studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Jon Stevens. The album was released on 31 March 2017. The album debuted at number 16, becoming Stevens' highest-charting album in Australia. Stevens toured the album across July and August 2017, with special guest Kate Ceberano.[1]

Background and content

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In 2016, Stevens worked with David A. Stewart of the Eurythmics, who co-wrote and produced the album.[2][3]

On 13 February 2017, Stevens announced the release of the album along with the lead single "Hold On".[4][5]

He was backed by former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr on the Track "One Way Street"

Reception

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Jessie Cunneffe of Rolling Stone gave the album 3 out of 4 stars, saying; "If you're looking for a pub gig in an album, Jon Stevens has delivered. That said, it's the sort of gig you're likely to talk over some of the time – a solid backdrop of classic soul, blues, country and rock that amps up the atmosphere without monopolising your attentions. The skilfully delivered consistency is oddly wearisome at times though. While Starlight is polished and rocking, it's rather predictable".[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Hold On" – 2:23
  2. "Oh Lord" – 2:51
  3. "Feel Like Letting Go" – 4:28
  4. "Scars" – 3:38
  5. "F.U.C." – 3:35
  6. "Devil in My Heart" – 3:05
  7. "Something 'Bout You" (featuring Vanessa Amorosi) – 3:05
  8. "One Way Street" (featuring Ringo Starr) – 3:13
  9. "What Makes You Happy" – 2:58
  10. "Starlight" – 4:32
  11. "All About the People" – 4:29

Charts

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 16

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 31 March 2017
Liberation Music LIB203CD

References

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  1. ^ "Jon Stevens Releases A Video For 'Feel Like Letting Go'". noise11. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. ^ "JON STEVENS Readies 'Starlight' Solo Album With Dave Stewart". Melodic Rock. October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Check Out What Jon Stevens And Dave Stewart Have Been Up To". Noise 11. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Jon Stevens announces his new album Starlight and releases brand new single titled "Hold On"". Mix 104.9. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  5. ^ "Jon Stevens Debuts Hollywood-Sized Video For 'Hold On'". Noise11. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  6. ^ "Jon Stevens Starlight". Rolling Stone. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  7. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  8. ^ "Starlight by Jon Stevens (CD)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Starlight by Jon Stevens - iTunes". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
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