The Space Between (Illy album)

The Space Between
Studio album by
Illy
Released15 January 2021
Recorded2017–2020[1]
Length50:37
Label
Illy chronology
Two Degrees
(2016) 		The Space Between
(2021) 		Good Life
(2024)
Singles from The Space Between
  1. "Then What"
    Released: 24 May 2019
  2. "Codes"
    Released: 26 July 2019[2]
  3. "Lean On Me"
    Released: 27 September 2019[3]
  4. "Last Laugh"
    Released: 14 February 2020[4]
  5. "Loose Ends"
    Released: 17 July 2020[5]
  6. "Cheap Seats"
    Released: 6 November 2020[6]
  7. "I Myself & Me"
    Released: 11 December 2020[7]
  8. "Mirror"
    Released: 15 January 2021[8]

The Space Between is the sixth studio album by Australian rapper Illy, released independently on 15 January 2021 through Sony Music Australia.[9]

At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, M-Phazes was nominated for Producer of the Year for work on this album.[10]

Background

The album was recorded over three years, between his home town of Melbourne and international cities including New York, Los Angeles and Berlin, with Illy declaring the album "his most personal to date". Illy said "The Space Between is about change; how much there is from one point to the next and how those trips – not the destinations – define us." He added "My music has always been about real life, and since last time we spoke, mine happened between albums – relationships, parties, therapy, triumphs, breakdowns, celebrations, mourning; all of it.. I learnt to keep it moving, but also to stop and appreciate where you're at, because the one constant is change. I'm thankful for all of it. It all made this album."[9][11]

Release

The album was completed in March 2020 and was originally set for release in May 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The album's January 2021 release date was announced in October 2020.[12][13]

Reception

Professional ratings
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Cyclone Wehner from Music Feeds said "A decade on from Long Story Short, Illy continues to diversify creatively, but he isn't sacrificing authenticity for aesthetics. Ultimately, Illy manages to centre his art while avoiding pretension. The Space Between is a manifesto of dynamism."[14]

Track listing

  1. "Wave" – 3:44
  2. "Loose Ends" (featuring G Flip) – 3:56
  3. "No Feelings" (featuring Carla Wehbe) – 3:37
  4. "Codes" – 3:03
  5. "Mirror" (featuring Wrabel) – 3:41
  6. "I Myself & Me" – 3:38
  7. "Last Laugh" – 2:51
  8. "Cheap Seats" (featuring Waax) – 3:06
  9. "Then What" – 3:02
  10. "Lean on Me" (featuring Robinson) – 3:47
  11. "Race to the Bottom" – 4:29
  12. "Lonely" (featuring Guy Sebastian) – 3:29
  13. "The Space Between" – 4:54
  14. "Best Mistakes" – 4:09

Charts

Chart performance for The Space Between
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] 1

References

  1. ^ "The Space Between CD at JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Codes – Single by Illy on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Lean on Me (feat. Robinson) – Single by Illy on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Last Laugh – Single by Illy on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Loose Ends – Single by Illy feat G Flip on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Sigles to Radio w/c 6 November 2020". 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  7. ^ Brereton, Greta (11 December 2020). "Illy's exasperated by his inner monologue in new single "I Myself & Me"". NME Australia. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  8. ^ Rose, Anna (16 January 2021). "Illy drops single "Mirror" ft. Wrabel, releases new album". NME Australia. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Illy to drop his new album The Space Between This Summer". Scenestr. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  10. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Illy Announce His Highly Anticipated Sixth LP The Space Between". Sony Music Australia. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  12. ^ "I had a finished album in March, due to release in May. Then September. Then October 24. Now next year". twitter. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  13. ^ Fuamoli, Sose (17 July 2020). "First Spin: Illy shares G Flip collab "Loose Ends", teases new album". Triple J. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  14. ^ "ALBUM REVIEWS Illy The Space Between". Music Feeds. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  15. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Illy – The Space Between". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 January 2021.