Bright November Morning is the fourth solo studio album by New Zealand musician Don McGlashan. Released in February 2022, the album debuted at number one on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.
Production
The album was recorded and produced by Don McGlashan & The Others, a band which included McGlashan, James Duncan on bass and keyboards, Chris O'Connor on drums and Shayne P. Carter as the band's guitarist. In addition, musicians Hollie Smith and The Beths featured on the album. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, McGlashan found himself breaking old habits.
The song "Lights Come On" was inspired by McGlashan's early days with the Mutton Birds, while "Sunscreen" is an ode to New Zealand summers. "John Bryce" was inspired by New Zealand politician John Bryce and the government attack on Parihaka in November 1881.
Release and promotion
The album was preceded by three singles, "Now's the Place" in September 2021, "Go Back In" in November, and "All the Goodbyes in the World" in February 2022. When Bright November Morning was released in February 2022, it became McGlashan's first number one album in New Zealand.
Track listing
Credits and personnel
The Beths – backing vocals (2) Shayne P. Carter – backing vocals, lead guitar Chris Chetland – mastering Anita Clark – violin (9) Chris Close – recording assistant at Sitting Room James Duncan – backing vocals, bass, keyboards Ben Edwards – recording Jarrod Edwards – recording assistant at NoiseFloor Emily Fairlight – backing vocals (10) Bob Frisbee – recording Elmore Jones – recording assistant at Sitting Room Don McGlashan – guitar, keyboards, tenor horn, vocals Don McGlashan & the Others – performer, producer Chris O'Connor – backing vocals, drums, percussion Hollie Smith – backing vocals (2) Luke Tomes – mixing
Charts + Weekly chart performance for Bright November Morning Chart (2022) Peakposition
Release history + Release dates and formats for Bright November Morning Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Various 25 February 2022 Don McGlashan
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