Superbloom is the debut studio album by Australian musician Ashton Irwin, the drummer and backing vocals for Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. Musically, the album departs from the band's signature pop rock sound, with Irwin opting for an alternative approach. The album was preceded by three singles and was released on 23 October 2020.[4]
Background and release
On 23 September 2020, Irwin announced the release of his debut solo album, titled Superbloom, which was released on 23 October 2020. It was preceded by the single, "Skinny Skinny", a track about issues concerning body image, something Irwin says he has "never confronted in a creative form". Irwin stated that "Superbloom explores my inner philosophies and feelings about the walk of life I have found myself on". He reiterated: "It brings me the greatest joy of all that I am in a band that allows me to create freely inside and outside of it".[5]
Promotion
Irwin performed the album for Superbloom: A Live Concert Film, which was performed on 30 October 2020, to celebrate the release of his first album. He performed all songs on the album as well as his cover of “Heart-Shaped Box” by Nirvana. A live album of the concert film, Superbloom: A Live Experience, was released on 20 November.
Track listing
All tracks are written and produced by Ashton Irwin and Matthew Pauling.
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