Just a Lover

"Just a Lover"
Single by Hayden James
Released16 June 2016 (2016-06-16)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length2:50
LabelFuture Classic
Songwriter(s)
  • Alexander Burnett
  • Hayden Luby
Hayden James singles chronology
"Something About You"
(2014) 		"Just a Lover"
(2016) 		"Numb"
(2017)
Music video
"Just a Lover" on YouTube

"Just a Lover" is a song by Australian record producer Hayden James, It was released on 17 June 2016 via the Future Classic label.[2] It follows from the success of his 2014 single, "Something About You" which was Triple J's most played song over summer 2014 and 2015.[3] The track features pitched down vocals from Australian singer George Maple.

A remixes EP was released on 19 August 2016.[4] A second remixes EP was released on 21 October 2016.[5]

"Just a Lover" was nominated for Best Dance Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016.

Critical reception

Collin Robinson from Stereo Gum said; "Warped, whomping synth bass churns around intricate percussion for an updated '80s-leaning aesthetic. James' androgynous voice interjects with a catchy melody on the simple repeated refrain "In my heart, you were just a lover/ I can't bare for you to leave." All of the elements come together to make one hell of festival dance romp."[6]

Amber De Luca from Fashion Journal said; "Hayden James has come through and delivered. "Just A Lover" is the epitome of the ultimate Sunday sesh anthem."[7]

Aaron Blum from Indie Shuffle said; "Hayden James is back with another gem called "Just A Lover," and it's pretty dang amazing. The song picks up right where he left off, featuring that infectious deep groove."[8]

Music video

The music video for "Just a Lover" was directed by SPLINTR and released on 12 September 2016.[9]

Track listing

Digital download
  1. "Just a Lover" – 2:50
Remixes EP
  1. "Just a Lover" (Extended Outro Mix) – 3:36
  2. "Just a Lover" (Pomo Mix) – 3:58
  3. "Just a Lover" (Frits Wentink Mix) – 6:25
  4. "Just a Lover" (Karma Kid Mix) – 4:58
Remixes 2
  1. "Just a Lover" (Caius Mix) – 3:40
  2. "Just a Lover" (Petit Biscuit Mix) – 4:56

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA Charts) 12

References

  1. ^ "Just a Lover by Hayden James". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Hayden James – Just a Lover iTunes". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Hayden James just dropped his latest track (and it's another banger)". Fashion Journal. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Just a Lover Remixes EP". iTunes Australia. 7 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Just a Lover Remixes 2 EP". iTunes Australia. 7 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Hayden James – "Just A Lover" (Stereogum Premiere)". StereoGum. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Hayden James just dropped his latest track (and it's another banger)". Fashion Journal. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Listen Hayden James Just a Lover: Indie Shuffle". Indie Shuffle. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Hayden James – Just A Lover [Official Music Video]via=YouTube". 12 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.