Let Me Be Clear

Let Me Be Clear
EP by
Gang of Youths
Released29 July 2016
StudioStudios 301 (Sydney, Australia)
Length34:10
Label
Producer
Gang of Youths chronology
The Positions
(2015) 		Let Me Be Clear
(2016) 		Go Farther in Lightness
(2017)
Singles from Let Me Be Clear
  1. "Strange Diseases"
    Released: 16 May 2016

Let Me Be Clear is the first extended play by Australian alternative band Gang of Youths, released on 29 July 2016 via Mosy Recordings and Sony Music Australia. The EP features five original tracks and a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now".

Let Me Be Clear debuted and peaked at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart and was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2016 ARIA Music Awards, but lost to Violent Soho's Waco.

Release and promotion

Let Me Be Clear was released on CD,[1] LP,[2] and for digital download on 29 July 2016.[3] The EP was preceded by one single: "Strange Diseases", released on 16 May 2016.[4]

Chart performance

Let Me Be Clear debuted and peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 8 August 2016, held off from the number one position by Human Nature's Gimme Some Lovin': Jukebox Vol II.[5]

The following week, the album fell 21 positions to number 23,[6] before halving its position in its third week of charting to land at number 46.[7] The album fell to number 76 in its fourth week,[8] before dropping out of the top 100 entirely a week later.[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by David Le'aupepe except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Good Fight" 6:32
2."Native Tongue" 4:14
3."Strange Diseases"
  • Le'aupepe
  • Joji Malani
3:19
4."A Sudden Light" 6:52
5."Still Unbeaten Life" 7:30
6."Both Sides Now"Joni Mitchell5:43
Total length:34:10

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.[10]

Musicians

Gang of Youths

  • David Le'aupepe – composing (1–5), vocals (1–6)
  • Joji Malani – composing (3), performing (1–6)
  • Jung Kim – performing (1–6)
  • Max Dunn – performing (1–6)
  • Donnie Borzestowski – performing (1–6)
  • Tom Hobden – performing (1–6)

Other musicians

  • Adrian Breakspear – clarinet (1)
  • David J. Andrew – piano (1)
  • Jennifer Geering – violin (1, 3, 5)
  • Chris Collins – violin (1, 3, 5)
  • Paul Taylor – cello (1, 3, 5)
  • Patrick Stickles – piano (3)
  • Jonathan Baker – trumpet (4–5)
  • Joni Mitchell – composing (6)

Technical

  • Gang of Youths – production (1–6)
  • Karl Cash – production, recording (1–6), mixing (1, 4–6)
  • Chris Collins – production (2), mixing (2–3)
  • Adrian Breakspear – recording (1–6)
  • Kevin McMahon – recording (3)
  • Leon Zervos – mastering (1–6)

Artwork

  • Mclean Stephenson – photography, artwork design

Charts

Chart performance for Let Me Be Clear
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] 2

References

  1. ^ "Let Me Be Clear EP at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Let Me Be Clear EP (12in Vinyl) at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Let Me Be Clear by Gang of Youths on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Gang of Youths share haunting new single "Strange Diseases"". AAA Backstage. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  5. ^ a b "ARIA Chart Watch #380". auspOp. 6 August 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  6. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #381". auspOp. 13 August 2016. Archived from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  7. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #382". auspOp. 20 August 2016. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  8. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #383". auspOp. 27 August 2016. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  9. ^ Ryan, Gavin (5 September 2016). "Australian Albums: Barbra Streisand 'Encore' debuts at No. 1". Noise11. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  10. ^ Let Me Be Clear (booklet). Gang of Youths. Mosy Recordings / Sony Music Australia. 2016. 0889853404728.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)