Dan Sultan is the seventh studio album by Australian musician Dan Sultan, released on 18 August 2023 through Liberation Records.
Background and Release
The album was announced on 4 May 2023, alongside the release of its third single, "Wait in Love." Sultan described the album as his most raw and honest work, noting that for the first time he placed a photo of his face on the cover art, symbolising the directness of the content. The album was recorded across three studios: Oceanic (Brookvale), Fall Back (Melbourne), and The Grove (Somersby). It was produced by Dan Sultan and Joel Quartermain.
Singles
Five singles preceded the album:
| Single | Release Date |
|---|---|
| "Story" | 24 February 2023 |
| "Won't Give You That" | 24 March 2023 |
| "Wait in Love" | 5 May 2023 |
| "Ringing in My Ears" | 7 July 2023 |
| "Fortress" (featuring Julia Stone) | 4 August 2023 |
Track Listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Story" | 2:55 |
| 2. | "Won't Give You That" | 3:55 |
| 3. | "Wait in Love" | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Ringing in My Ears" | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Fortress" (featuring Julia Stone) | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Chance to Lose Control" | 3:36 |
| 7. | "Rise Up" | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Saint Nor Sinner" | 4:03 |
| 9. | "Boats" | 4:15 |
| 10. | "Undreamt Shores" | 4:32 |
| 11. | "Lashings" | 3:27 |
Total length: 40:49
Reception
Bryget Chrisfield from The Music described the album as covering "a lot of ground, both sonically and thematically" and noted that it finds Sultan "more at peace and in career-best form."
Awards and Nominations
- 2023 ARIA Music Awards – Nominated for Best Solo Artist, Best Independent Release, and Best Adult Contemporary Album.
- AIR Awards 2024 – Won Best Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP.
- National Indigenous Music Awards 2024 – Won Album of the Year.
Chart Performance
| Chart (2023) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 15 |
Personnel
Produced by Dan Sultan and Joel Quartermain. The album features a guest appearance by Julia Stone on the track "Fortress."
