Name: Nocturnal (Deluxe Edition) by Yuna
Brand: Yuna
SKU: 602537546305
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

ALBUM

Blessed with a cherubic croon that’s equal parts Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash and Ellie Goulding, and an ear for writing utterly infectious, radio-ready songs, Malaysia’s Yuna has become something of a worldwide sensation. With her 2012 self-titled album, the singer/guitarist (born Yuna Zarai ) began garnering attention in the United States, especially after her appearances at Lollapalooza that year. On this, her third studio album and Verve debut, 2013's Nocturnal, Yuna continues in the soft, soulful, melodic pop vein of her previous albums. Essentially a straightforward pop singer/songwriter -- the kind who wouldn't sound out of place in a coffee shop -- there has always been something empowering and motivational at the core of Yuna's music. Whether it’s that she's a strong female artist, or simply a positive-minded songwriter, many of the songs on Nocturnal evince a kind of delicate girl power vibe. And while Yuna's musical bread and butter are acoustic, singer/songwriter confessionals about love and intimacy ("Someone Who Can"), here her songs are given a sophisticated production that touches upon contemporary R&B ("Lights and Camera"), and breezy, radio-ready pop ("I Wanna Go") without losing any of her earthy sweetness. To these ends, we get the infectious and gentle, dance-oriented opener "Falling," the shimmering and buoyant Afro-pop-inflected "Rescue," and the passionate midtempo ballad "I Want You Back." Ultimately, with Nocturnal, Yuna's future looks bright. ~ Matt Collar

1. Falling

by Yuna

Cello: Claire Courchene; Performer
Primary Artist: Yuna; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Lea
Claire Courchene; Performer
Viola: Thomas Lea; Performer
Violin: Thomas Lea; Performer
Composer: Robin Hannibal
Yuna Zarai
Yuna; Composer
Lyricist: Robin Hannibal
Yuna Zarai; Composer
Producer: Robin Hannibal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robin Hannibal
Yuna Zarai; Other

2. Mountains

by Yuna

Primary Artist: Yuna; Main Performer
Drums: Tomas Barfod; Performer
Percussion: Tomas Barfod; Performer
Performer: Davide Rossi
Tomas Barfod
Jeppe Kjellberg; Performer
Piano: Jeppe Kjellberg; Performer
Strings: Davide Rossi; Performer
Synthesizer: Jeppe Kjellberg; Performer
Composer: Yuna Zarai
Yuna; Composer
Lyricist: Yuna Zarai; Composer
Producer: Tomas Barfod
Jeppe Kjellberg; Production
Composer Lyricist: Yuna Zarai; Other

3. Rescue

by Yuna

Primary Artist: Yuna; Main Performer
Bass: Lee Pomeroy; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dave Gregory; Performer
Performer: Dave Gregory
Chris Braide
Lee Pomeroy; Performer
Piano: Chris Braide; Performer
Composer: Chris Braide
Yuna Zarai
Yuna; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Braide
Yuna Zarai; Composer
Producer: Chris Braide; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Braide
Yuna Zarai; Other

4. Lights And Camera

by Yuna

Cello: Claire Courchene; Performer
Primary Artist: Yuna; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Lea
Claire Courchene; Performer
Viola: Thomas Lea; Performer
Violin: Thomas Lea; Performer
Composer: Robin Hannibal
Yuna Zarai
Yuna; Composer
Lyricist: Robin Hannibal
Yuna Zarai; Composer
Producer: Robin Hannibal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robin Hannibal
Yuna Zarai; Other

5. Lovely Intermission

by Yuna

Primary Artist: Yuna; Main Performer
Cello: Claire Courchene; Performer
Drums: Om'mas Keith; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jeff Gitelman; Performer
Performer: Thomas Lea
Jeff Gitelman
Om'mas Keith
Claire Courchene; Performer
Viola: Thomas Lea; Performer
Violin: Thomas Lea; Performer
Composer: Om'mas Keith
Yuna Zarai
Yuna; Composer
Lyricist: Om'mas Keith
Yuna Zarai; Composer
Producer: Om'mas Keith; Production
Composer Lyricist: Om'mas Keith
Yuna Zarai; Other