Midnight Mavericks
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| Released | 22 May 2026 | |||
| Genre | Country rock[1] | |||
| Length | 36:53 | |||
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| Producer | Alexander Laska | |||
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Midnight Mavericks is the eighth studio album by the Australian alternative rock group Kingswood, released on 22 May 2026. The album debuted at number 23 on the ARIA Charts, becoming the group's fifth top 50 album.[2]
Writing for Country Town, Megan Hopkins said "Written in the spaces between touring, long drives and late night self reflection, Midnight Mavericks explores themes of ambition, belonging, loyalty and escape with the kind of perspective that comes from living it, rather than chasing a polished product."[3]
Reception
[edit]Justine McNamara from The AU Review gave the album 4 1/2 out of 5 saying "Kingswood create a country-rock album that showcases their experience on the road and provides an insight into their Americana influences. The production delivered by Laska on this album is excellent, every instrument sings alongside his and Linacre's vocals. These songs take you on late-night drives, nights out at small country bars, and long, long road-trips with no end in sight."[1]
James Daykin from Entertainment-Focus said "Across Midnight Mavericks, Kingswood continue to evolve, leaning further into American heartland, folk and country influences while still retaining their indie rock DNA. The result is a rich, varied record that moves effortlessly between jangly 90s Americana, darker western tones and classic melodic rock."[4]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Two Lovers" (featuring Steph Greenwood) | 2:40 | |
| 2. | "Lovin' a Girl" |
| 3:22 |
| 3. | "The Action" |
| 4:27 |
| 4. | "Highway Signs" | Laska | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Mary Jane" | Laska | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Jenny" |
| 5:15 |
| 7. | "Faith" | 2:49 | |
| 8. | "Pouring Rain" |
| 3:39 |
| 9. | "Joanie" | Laska | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Last First Kiss" |
| 3:53 |
| Total length: | 36:53 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from Tidal.[5]
Kingswood
[edit]- Alexander Laska – production, engineering, mixing, mastering (all tracks); electric guitar (tracks 1, 3, 5–8, 10), lead vocals (2, 4, 9)
- Fergus Linacre – lead vocals (1, 5–10), background vocals (2, 4)
Additional contributors
[edit]- Ben Cremer – drums (1, 3–10)
- Shane Reilly – guitar (1, 3–10)
- Stephany Greenwood – lead vocals (1, 3), background vocals (2, 4–10)
- Paddy Montgomery – mandolin (4)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 23 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 22 May 2026 | Kingswood, ABC Music | ABCKWA26 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Kingswood hit the open road on Midnight Mavericks (2026 LP)". The AU Review. 23 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Maisie Peters glows at #1 & Aussies Hands Like Houses and Aleksiah debut in the top 10". ARIA. 29 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kingswood Takes Us Track By Track On Midnight Mavericks". Country Town. 21 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Review: Kingswood bring warm melodies & lived-in storytelling to new album Midnight Mavericks". Entertainment-Focus. 19 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Midnight Mavericks / Kingswood / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.