- Source: Hyperbolic (album)
Hyperbolic is the sixth studio album by Australian electronic trio Pnau, released on 22 March 2024 through etcetc. Their first album in seven years since Changa (2017), it features collaborations with Empire of the Sun, Khalid, Kira Divine, Marques Toliver, Bebe Rexha, Ozuna, Troye Sivan, Ladyhawke, and Emily Wurramara.
Background
The album title was announced alongside the release of "AEIOU".
Critical reception
Jack Tregoning from The Guardian said "What's immediately obvious about Hyperbolic is that it's prefabbed for the Spotify age, with six of its ten songs previously released, leaving just four for fans to discover anew. It's not so much an album with a deeply considered build, but rather a neat container for playlistable songs." Tregoning also said "Pnau just wants to feel good all the time – subtlety be damned."
Cyclone Wehner from The Music said "Pnau's sixth album, Hyperbolic, diverges from Changa. It's pop, rather than festival-orientated, but it's still about communal celebration." Wehner said "Pnau are the Australian answer to Daft Punk."
Chris Lamaro from AAA Backstage said "Hyperbolic is a testament to Pnau's evolution, traversing from their roots in underground raves to the realms of disco-infused pop anthems, yet always anchored by their signature dancefloor essence, solidifying their position as electronic music maestros."
Track listing
Personnel
Pnau
Nick Littlemore – production
Sam Littlemore – production
Peter Mayes – production (all tracks), mixing (tracks 1–4, 7–10)
Additional contributors
Donnie Sloan – production (track 10)
Mike Marsh – mastering (tracks 1, 4, 7–10)
Chris Gehringer – mastering (track 2)
Sterling Sound – mastering (track 5)
Randy Merrill – mastering (track 6)
Serban Ghenea – mixing (tracks 5, 6)
Mitch Allen – vocal production (track 5)
Luke Steele – vocals (track 1)