''In a Restless House'' is the debut album of the

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band,

City Calm Down City Calm Down are a four-piece band from Melbourne, Australia. The band's four members are Jack Bourke (vocals), Sam Mullaly (synths/keys), Jeremy Sonnenberg (bass), and Lee Armstrong (drums/percussion). Their debut album ''In a Restless House'' ...

. It was released on 6 November 2015, through I Oh You. Two singles were released "Rabbit Run" and "Son". The album was released on CD and 12" Vinyl. The band promoted the album on two Australian tours in October 2015 and April 2016. They also promoted the album with a short six-date tour in England, including a performance at the Brighton Festival.

Critical reception

The album debuted at 25 on the

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. The album was praised with much positive feedback. It became

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's featured album of the week, also having several songs from the album having some airplay. It was praised by ''

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'' – "Introspection and elation still tussle, but self-assuredness is what marks this impressive rebirth". Their single "Rabbit Run" was also voted in the

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and came 137th place. Their song "Your Fix" features in the 2017 video game, '' AFL Evolution''.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from Discogs. Musicians * Jack Bourke – vocals * Samuel Mullaly – synth * Jeremy Sonnenberg – bass * Lee Armstrong – drums * Patrick Santamaria – additional guitar (tracks 3, 4, 6, 8, 9) * Alex Howroyd – horns (tracks 3, 6, 7, 10) * Andrew Werner – horns (tracks 3, 6, 7, 10) * Greg Spence – horns (tracks 3, 6, 7, 10) * Kerri Harvey – backing vocals (tracks 3, 7) * Zachary Hamilton-Reeves – backing vocals (track 3) Production * Malcolm Besley – production, mixing, recording * Steve Smart – mastering Artwork * Gordon Sonnenberg – cover illustration * Samuel Mullaly – artwork design and layout

Charts

References

{{Authority control 2015 albums