A Matter of Time
Studio album by
Shed Seven
Released5 January 2024 (2024-01-05)
GenreBritpop
Length50:10
LabelCooking Vinyl
ProducerYouth
Shed Seven chronology
Instant Pleasures
(2017)		 A Matter of Time
(2024)
Singles from A Matter of Time
  1. "Kissing California"
    Released: 13 July 2023
  2. "F: K: H"
    Released: 1 September 2023

A Matter of Time is the sixth studio album by British rock band Shed Seven. It was released on 5 January 2024 through Cooking Vinyl Limited. The album marks their first studio release in over six years.

Background

The announcement of A Matter of Time arrived alongside the lead single release of "Kissing California" on 13 July 2023. Produced by Youth, the band took a "nostalgic journey back to [their] roots", delving into the sounds that ignited their passion "for songwriting at the tender age of 12".[1] As a result, Shed Seven reconnected with classic albums from their youth in order to get inspired.[2] Release of the album coincides with the band's 30th anniversary, having released their debut album Change Giver in 1994.[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Financial Times[4]

Writing for Financial Times, Ludovic Hunter-Tilney thought that the lyrics "resemble flat-pack-assembled Britpop slogans", calling the music "meat-and-potatoes rock". However, Hunter-Tilney argued that Witter sings "heartily", while the bandmates "play with crispness and energy".[4]

Track listing

A Matter of Time track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Let's Go"2:21
2."Kissing California"4:13
3."Talk of the Town"4:26
4."Let's Go Dancing"5:00
5."In Ecstasy"4:41
6."Tripping with You"4:53
7."Let's Go (Again)"0:27
8."Real Love"4:11
9."F: K: H"4:48
10."Starlings"5:03
11."Ring the Changes"3:56
12."Throwaways"6:11
Total length:50:10

Charts

Chart performance for A Matter of Time
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] 1
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 1
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] 1

References

  1. ↑ Connell, Dylan (13 July 2023). "Shed Seven announce brand new album A Matter of Time". The Press. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Colothan, Scott (9 January 2024). "Shed Seven set to score first-ever Number 1 album with A Matter of Time". Absolute Radio. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Smith, Carl (8 January 2024). "Shed Seven set for first-ever Number 1 album with A Matter of Time". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  4. 1 2 Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (8 January 2024). "Shed Seven: A Matter of Time review — meat-and-potatoes rock sung with panache". Financial Times. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
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