Name: How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater by Alex The Astronaut
Brand: Alex the Astronaut
SKU: 067003130059
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (70 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

Few artists do relatable as well as Alex the Astronaut. “I moved into a new house this week/There’s still 47 boxes but we set up our TV,” she sings on “Haunted.” The singer-songwriter is also one of the most original lyricists around—witness the opening line of “Octopus” (a song inspired by her autism diagnosis): “Have I told you about octopuses’ skin? They change their color with chromatophores.” In Alex’s hands, however, such exercises in the mundanity of everyday life (and octopus biology) often give way to deeply personal revelations that can stun. Her work as a caretaker informs the devastating “Sick” (“I can’t wipe the tears from your eyes/I can’t tell you you’ll be fine/How could I tell that lie?”), while “Airport” ponders the emotional pressure of being reunited with a partner after a period of forced separation due to COVID (“When I hold you, will it feel the same?”). With the album’s title inspired by Alex’s fondness for snorkeling during lockdown—the sunflower reference represents the search for positivity in dark times—tracks such as “Growing Up” and “Something Good” find the songwriter embellishing her trademark mix of indie and folk with a kaleidoscopic melange of lush strings and percussion, all under the watchful eyes of co-producers (and Ball Park Music members) Sam Cromack and Dan and Dean Hanson. It makes for a record that’s as sonically detailed as it is emotionally complex.

1. Growing Up

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

2. Haunted

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

3. Octopus

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

4. Airport

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

5. Sick

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

6. South London

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

7. Ride My Bike

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

8. Something Good

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Joe Laporta
Miro Mackie; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Miro Mackie; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

9. Northern Lights

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

10. Haircut

by Alex The Astronaut

Primary Artist: Alex The Astronaut; Main Performer
Composer: Alexandra Frances Lynn; Composer
Engineer: Sam Cromack
Joe Laporta; Production
Mixing: Miro Mackie; Production
Producer: Dan Hanson
Dean Hanson
Alex Lynn
Sam Cromack; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 6 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3600x3600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative

Label

Nettwerk Music Group

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

Australia

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 21, 2022

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

67003130059

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How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater

1. Growing Up

2. Haunted

3. Octopus

4. Airport

5. Sick

6. South London

7. Ride My Bike

8. Something Good

9. Northern Lights

10. Haircut

Technical Specifications

How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater

Product information

Release options

1. Growing Up

2. Haunted

3. Octopus

4. Airport

5. Sick

6. South London

7. Ride My Bike

8. Something Good

9. Northern Lights

10. Haircut

Technical Specifications