Parcels (album)
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| Released | 12 October 2018 | |||
| Studio | Mesanic Studios | |||
| Label | Kitsuné, Because | |||
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Parcels is the debut studio album by Australian electropop band Parcels. The album was announced in September 2018, alongside the album's third single "Lightenup" and released on 12 October 2018.[1][2]
The album was supported by a tour across North America, Europe and Australia between September 2018 and March 2019.[1]
Reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 73/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| NME |  [4] |
Thomas Smith from NME said "Parcels manages to be an album that transcends elements from across pop history while still sounding remarkably fresh." Smith called it "a debut album that's cheeky, timeless and devilishly catchy."[4]
Beat Magazine said "Channelling inspiration from the likes of Daft Punk, The Beach Boys, and Chic, Parcels is a supersonic, psychedelic adventure. It's both chill enough to put on while relaxing, but poppy enough to get up and have a jive along with, and whichever way you look at it, it makes you feel all nice and warm inside."[5]
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers from Essentially Pop called the album " a stunning debut release, which will appeal to music listeners of all ages. Understated disco at its finest."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Comedown" |
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| 3:08 |
| 2. | "Lightenup" |
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| 3:57 |
| 3. | "Withorwithout" |
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| 3:25 |
| 4. | "Tape" |
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| 3:43 |
| 5. | "Everyroad" |
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| 8:35 |
| 6. | "Yourfault" |
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| 3:39 |
| 7. | "Closetowhy" |
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| 5:30 |
| 8. | "IknowhowIfeel" |
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| 5:27 |
| 9. | "Exotica" |
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| 5:12 |
| 10. | "Tieduprightnow" |
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| 3:01 |
| 11. | "Bemysef" |
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| 2:27 |
| 12. | "Exotica" (featuring Dean Dawson) |
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| 3:36 |
| Total length: | 51:45 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 94 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[7] | 200 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[8] | 49 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 48 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 63 |
| UK Sales chart (OCC)[11] | 61 |
References
- ^ a b c "Parcels Announce Debut Album, Share Video for New Song "Lightenup"". Under the Radar. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Parcels announce debut album and Leeds date". York Calling. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Parcels by Parcels". Metacritic. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Parcels – 'Parcels' album review". NME. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Parcels' debut album will have you dancing in no time". Beat Magazine. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Parcels Release Debut Self-Titled Album Today Ahead Of UK And Europe Tour Dates". Essentially Pop. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Parcels – Parcels" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Parcels – Parcels". Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Parcels – Parcels" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Parcels – Parcels". Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Official Chart History Parcels". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2025.