Angus & Julia Stone is the third studio album by Australian singer-songwriter duo
Angus & Julia Stone, released on 1 August 2014 in Australia through
EMI Music Australia,[5] and on the same day in the United States through
American Recordings.[6] Its release was preceded by the singles "
Heart Beats Slow",[1] which peaked at
No. 37 in Australia,[7] "Death Defying Acts" in June, "A Heartbreak" and "Grizzly Bear" in July.[3] The
videos for all four songs as well as a video for "Get Home" were directed by
Jessie Hill.[8]
American record producer
Rick Rubin helped reunite the duo and co-produced the album.[9] Rubin said of the experience: "This album is extraordinary; Angus and Julia are truly unique musicians. They are authentic and pure people who do things from the heart. I've never worked with anyone like them before."[10] The album has been said to contain "blended
harmonies [...] and more experimental guitar textures".[10]
The album is the highest-charting by the duo to date, reaching the top 10 in several countries including France, Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand. With an average of 67 based on 7 reviews on review aggregator
Metacritic, Angus & Julia Stone received generally favourable critical reception.[11]