Masquerade (Bananarama album)

Masquerade is the twelfth studio album by English musical duo Bananarama. It was released on 22 July 2022 as part of the band's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Masquerade
Studio album by
Bananarama
Released22 July 2022
Length39:01
LabelIn Synk
ProducerIan Masterson
Bananarama chronology
In Stereo
(2019)		 Masquerade
(2022)
Singles from Masquerade
  1. "Masquerade"
    Released: 15 June 2022
  2. "Forever Young"
    Released: 12 August 2022[1]
  3. "Running With the Night"
    Released: 14 October 2022[2]

The album was originally conceived as an EP; however, following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown beginning, the group began working towards creating a full album. As well as working with longtime collaborator Ian Masterson, Sara Dallin also co-wrote tracks with her daughter Alice Dallin-Walker, known professionally as Alice D.

Favourite was released on 29 April 2022 as a promotional single to launch the album campaign.[3][4] The track is a cover of Alice D's track of the same name and is one of two covers on the album, the other being "Brand New".

"Masquerade" was released on 15 June 2022 as the lead single.[5][6] The single was added to the B-List of the BBC Radio 2 playlist and made 'Single of the Week' upon release, before moving onto the A-List the following week.

Bananarama announced that two album launch shows would take place at London Lafayette on 3 and 4 August 2022.[7][8] The second single released from the album on 12 August is "Forever Young". "Running With the Night" will be released as the album's third single on 14 October.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward and Ian Masterson, except where noted. All tracks are produced by Masterson.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Favourite"
  • Alice Dallin-Walker
  • Oscar Scheller
3:07
2."Stay Wild" 3:47
3."Velvet Lies"
  • Sara Dallin
  • Dallin-Walker
  • Ian Masterson
2:47
4."Masquerade" 4:13
5."Running With the Night" 3:28
6."Bad Love"
  • Sara Dallin
  • Dallin-Walker
  • Ian Masterson
3:00
7."Let's Go Outside" 3:45
8."Brand New"
  • Dallin-Walker
  • James Mackenzie Robinson
3:32
9."Need a Little More Time" 3:35
10."Forever Young"
  • Sara Dallin
  • Dallin-Walker
  • Ian Masterson
3:34
11."Waiting for the Sun to Shine" 4:13
Total length:39:01

Charts
Chart performance for Masquerade
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] 83
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10] 130
Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] 6
UK Albums (OCC)[12] 22
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[13] 2
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[14] 99

References
  1. Pop, Retro (8 August 2022). "Bananarama to release 'Forever Young' as next 'Masquerade' single". Retropop - Fashionably Nostalgic | News, Interviews, Reviews, and More. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  2. "Bananarama release 'Running With The Night' as latest 'Masquerade' single". Retropop Magazine. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  3. "Bananarama announce 12th studio album, 'Masquearade', release new single 'Favourite'". Retro Pop Magazine. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  4. Bananarama [@VivaBananarama] (29 April 2022). "We're thrilled to announce that our NEW album MASQUERADE is available to pre-order now!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. "Bananarama share title track from latest album 'Masquerade'". Retro Pop Magazine. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  6. Bananarama [@VivaBananarama] (13 June 2022). "Exciting news! Make sure to tune into @ZoeTheBall breakfast show on Wednesday 15th June on @BBCRadio2 to hear the first play of our NEW single #Masquerade 🎭✨ Pre-save link here: slinky.to/BRMasquerade" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. Kevin Fullerton (3 May 2022). "Bananarama to play two nights in London this August: How to get tickets". List.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  8. Bananarama [@VivaBananarama] (3 May 2022). "Celebrate the launch of our new album #Masquerade with two special shows this summer! 🎭 💿August 3rd & 4th at @LondonLafayette Tickets on sale this Friday @10am (UK)⏰ Link here: axs.com/uk/series/14661/bananarama-at-lafayette-tickets?skin=aegpresentsuk #Bananarama2022 @AEG_Presents @AXS_UK" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 1 August 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1691. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 August 2022. p. 6.
  10. "Ultratop.be – Bananarama – Masquerade" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  11. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  12. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  13. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  14. "Bananarama Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
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