After All (All Saints song)
"After All" | ||||
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Single by All Saints | ||||
from the album Testament | ||||
Released | 26 July 2018 | |||
Length | 4:36 | |||
Label | AS | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | William Orbit | |||
All Saints singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"After All" on YouTube |
"After All" is a song by English-Canadian girl group All Saints from their fifth studio album, Testament (2018). Written by group member Shaznay Lewis along with Peter Hutchings and William Orbit, whilst produced by the latter, it was released as the album's second single on 26 July 2018, by AS Recordings.
Background
On 29 May 2018, All Saints announced the release of their fifth studio album – and second after their reunion – titled
When asked if they were apprehensive about working with Orbit again and the pressure of having already made two hits with him, Lewis replied:
"I know what you mean, but I hate to think that we could never have gone back in the studio with him because we were too scared. We can't make another 'Pure Shores' – we'd be mad to try. But at the end of the day, it's about evolving. William is someone who's renowned for a certain sound, so there's always going to be inflections and reminders of past songs. But as long as what we’re working on now is good, and we all like what we're creating, it definitely feels right".[2]
"After All" was released as the second single from Testament on 26 July 2018, by AS Recordings, just one day before the album's release.[citation needed]
Composition
"After All" is a song "full of echos and melancholy",[3] carrying "multi-layered harmonies" from All Saints.[4] Lyrically, it is an "unfortunate ode to the first unrepeatable love".[3] The lyrics, "all the reasons why we said it's over doesn't seem to matter after all" could be applied to a romantic break-up and could also be seen as dealing with the band's acrimonious split.[4] The Observer's Phil Mongredien commented that "After All" recalled producer Orbit's work on "Pure Shores" (2000).[5]
Critical reception
"After All" received positive reviews from
Music video
The accompanying music video for "After All" was directed by Max & Dania, and was premiered on 16 October 2018, on All Saints' official site.[10] It is a prequel to "Love Lasts Forever", and features scenes of a young couple along with scenes of the group.[10]
Live performances
To promote the single, All Saints performed "After All" on
Track listings
- After All (F9 Mixes) – EP[14]
- "After All" (F9 Mixshow) – 6:09
- "After All" (F9 Club Mix) – 7:49
- "After All" (F9 Instrumental) – 7:49
- After All (W.LDN.SoundSystem Refix) – Single[15]
- "After All" (W.LDN.SoundSystem Refix) – 3:44
- After All (Acoustic) – Single[16]
- "After All" (Acoustic) – 4:16
- After All (K-Gee's Friday Night Refix) – Single[17]
- "After All" (K-Gee's Friday Night Refix) – 3:50
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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UK Radio Airplay (Official Charts Company)[18] | 26 |
References
- ^ Murray, Robin (29 May 2018). "All Saints Announce New Album 'Testament'". Clash. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- Dazed. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ a b Boček, Lukáš (30 August 2018). "All Saints znějí na "After All" stejně dobře jako v dobách své největší slávy". Musicserver.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ a b c Wright, Jonathan (31 July 2018). "All Saints – Testament (London)". God Is in the TV. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Mongredien, Phil (29 July 2018). "All Saints: Testament review – past glories partially recaptured". The Observer. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ James (27 July 2018). "All Saints' Testament: What You Need To Know". HMV.com. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Paine, Andre (27 July 2018). "Albums of the week: All Saints, Kyle Falconer and Mt. Joy". Evening Standard. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "Review: All Saints – Testament". Classic Pop. September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Snapes, Laura (27 July 2018). "All Saints: Testament review – smoothies drowned out by digital clutter". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ a b "'After All' video". Allsaintsofficial.co.uk. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "All Saints". BBC Radio 2. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "All Saints Live Session". BBC Radio 2. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Bennun, David (4 December 2018). "Gig review: A muddy mix but All Saints are at the height of their power". Metro. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "After All (F9 Mixes) - Single". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "After All (W.LDN.SoundSystem Refix) – Single". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "After All (Acoustic) - Single". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "After All (K-Gee's Friday Night Refix) – Single". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "The UK Radio Airplay Chart". Radio Monitor. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.