Full Hearts & Empty Rooms is the second extended play by Australian recording artist Emma Louise, released independently through Louise's Bandcamp on 31 March 2011.
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| Released | 15 April 2011 | |||
| Length | 15:03 | |||
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The EP was later released independently on compact disc on 15 April 2011, with distribution handled by MGM Records.
Full Hearts & Empty Rooms achieved minor critical and commercial success, debuting and peaking at number 93 on the ARIA Albums Chart and attaining a gold certification, and receiving the award for Best Independent Single/EP at the 2011 AIR Awards.
Recording
editFull Hearts & Empty Rooms was recorded with Mark Myers, who produced and engineered the EP, whilst Matt Redlich mastered the tracks.[1]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The AU Review |   [2] |
Kat Mahina from The AU Review said: "Full Hearts & Empty Rooms is a striking debut from a talented artist who is bound to make waves around the nation this year with her pretty, uncomplicated pop. Emma Louise wears her heart firmly on her sleeve. Now would be a good time to jump on board her band wagon."[2]
Commercial performance
editFull Hearts & Empty Rooms debuted and peaked at number 93 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 19 October 2011.[3] The EP was later certified gold on 30 September 2012.[4]
Awards and nominations
editAIR Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Herself | Best Breakthrough Independent Artist | Won | [5] |
| Full Hearts & Empty Rooms | Best Independent Single/EP | Nominated | [6] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bugs" | Mark Myers | 3:52 | |
| 2. | "Jungle" |
| Myers | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Al's Song" |
| Myers | 3:20 |
| 4. | "1000 Sundowns" |
| Myers | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 15:03 | |||
Personnel
editAdapted from the EP's liner notes.[1]
Musicians
edit- Emma Louise – writing, vocals, guitar (1–4)
Other musicians
- Mark Myers – bass, guitar, keys (1–4)
- Daniel Ogilvie – drums, percussion (1–4)
Technical
edit- Mark Myers – production, engineering (1–4)
- Matt Redlich – mastering (1–4)
Artwork
edit- Mel Baxter at Moonshine Madness – design, artwork
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA Charts)[3] | 93 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[7] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue | Ref. |
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| Australia | 31 March 2011 | Emma Louise (independent) | Not applicable | [8] | |
| 15 April 2011 |
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EL002 | [9] |
References
edit- ^ a b Full Hearts & Empty Rooms (liner notes). Emma Louise. Emma Louise / MGM Records. 9-324690-057573.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Mahina, Kat (31 May 2011). "Emma Louise – Full Hearts & Empty Rooms (2011 EP)". The AU Review. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ a b Wallace, Ian (19 October 2011). "Week Commencing ~ 19th October 2011 ~ Issue #1238" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1128). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 2, 4, 15, 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles". ARIA. 30 September 2012. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Jones, Nicholas (13 September 2011). "Independent Music Awards nominees announced". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Full Hearts & Empty Rooms". Bandcamp. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Full Hearts and Empty Rooms – EP by Emma Louise on Apple Music". Apple Music. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
Notes
edit- ^ All tracks
External links
edit- Full Hearts & Empty Rooms at Discogs (list of releases)