Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right
| Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 14 February 2025 | |||
| Length | 34:11 | |||
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| Mallrat chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| DIY | [6] |
| Dork | 3/5[7] |
| Far Out | [8] |
Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right is the second studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Mallrat. It was announced in December 2024 with Mallrat saying the album would "explore the intangible and mysterious allure of human connection, held together by curious investigations into light". The album was released on 14 February 2025.[3]
The album will be supported by an Australian east coast tour, commencing in April 2025.[9]
At the 2025 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Pop Release and Best Solo Artist.[10]
At the 2025 J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Darling, My Angel" |
| Chrome Sparks | 2:13 |
| 2. | "Pavement" | 3:05 | ||
| 3. | "Something for Somebody" |
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| 3:06 |
| 4. | "Virtue" |
| Casey MQ | 3:23 |
| 5. | "Defibrillator" |
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| 3:07 |
| 6. | "The Light Streams in and Hits My Face" |
| Casey MQ | 0:58 |
| 7. | "Hocus Pocus" (with Kito) |
| 3:13 | |
| 8. | "Hideaway" |
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| 2:57 |
| 9. | "Love Songs / Heart Strings" |
| Casey MQ | 1:24 |
| 10. | "Ray of Light" |
| Styalz Fuego | 3:49 |
| 11. | "The Worst Things I Would Ever Do" |
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| 3:24 |
| 12. | "Horses" |
| 3:32 |
Note
- ^[v] signifies an additional vocal producer.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[12]
- Mallrat – vocals
- Ruairi O'Flaherty – mastering
- Oli Jacobs – mixing
- Sammy-Jo Lang-Waite – album cover, film photos
- Greta Pitney – additional VHS stills
- Lilly Steele – photography assistance
- Meg Siejka – photography assistance
- Connor Dewhurst – design, layout
- Harley Jones – titles
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] | 35 |
References
- ^ "New Music Discoveries 23rd Aug: King Stingray, Thelma Plum, Mallrat, and more". The AU Review. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "Mallrat Gets Spellbound in New Single 'Hocus Pocus'". Rolling Stone Australia. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Mallrat Announces New Album 'Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right'". Rolling Stone Australia. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Mallrat Unveils Final Single 'Pavement' From New Album". Broadway World. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "Mallrat's New Music Video Is a Medieval Fantasy with a Rave Twist". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "Mallrat – Light hit my face like a straight right". DIY. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Mallrat – Light hit my face like a straight right – Dork". Dork. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Mallrat – 'Light hit my face like a straight right' album review". Far Out. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Mallrat charges into 2025 with east coast April tour". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers lead the pack". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ "Get around all the nominees for the 2025 J Awards". Triple J. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ a b Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right (Media notes). Mallrat. Dew Process, Universal Music Australia. 14 February 2025.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.