# I Freak Out

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***I Freak Out*** is the second extended play by Australian [melodic punk](/source/Punk_rock)/[alternative rock](/source/Alternative_rock) band [The Hard Aches](/source/The_Hard_Aches), released on 9 September 2016 by Anchorhead Records.[1]

## Background and promotion

In February 2016, the band went to Birdland Studios in Melbourne to record their second EP, working with producer [Lindsay Gravina](/source/Lindsay_Gravina) (who'd previously worked on albums for [The Living End](/source/The_Living_End) and [Magic Dirt](/source/Magic_Dirt)) to create the bands first record not managed entirely by David and Upton themselves.[2][3][4]

In May 2016, The Hard Aches released the single "Glad That You’re Gone", which was added to [Triple J](/source/Triple_J)'s full rotation.[5][6][7] The song, along with its accompanying music video,[8] were well received by critics and fans.[3] In August 2016, the band announced the upcoming release of their second EP.[3][9][10]

The Hard Aches released their second extended play, *I Freak Out*, in September 2016.[1] The six-track EP spawned a second single, "Gut Full", which also received a music video on 16 September 2016.[11]

## Critical reception

The extended play received positive reviews, and marked the band's first-ever appearance on the [ARIA](/source/ARIA) Album Charts.[12] *The Brag* praised the EP, saying "*I Freak Out* cements The Hard Aches as a band to watch, cramming emotionally and musically dense content into every second, leaving the release bursting at the seams".[13] *Metratone* gave the album a positive review, stating: "amongst all the catchy guitar riffs and belt worthy lyrics, the only complaint I have is that I don’t want it to end".[14]

## Track listing

Track listing adapted from [BandCamp](/source/BandCamp).[1]

## Personnel

**The Hard Aches**

- Ben David – lead vocals, guitar
- Alex Upton – drums

**Production**

- Lindsay Gravina – producer, [mixing](/source/Audio_mixing_(recorded_music)) and [mastering](/source/Mastering_(audio))
- Brenton Conlan – [audio engineer](/source/Audio_engineering)

**Design**

- Elliot Oakes – photography
- Chris Cowburn – artwork

## Charts

Chart (2016) Peak position Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] 48

## Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog Australia 9 September 2016 Anchorhead Records CD, digital download, streaming ANC022C LP ANC022V

## References

1. ["I Freak Out"](https://thehardaches.bandcamp.com/album/i-freak-out). [Bandcamp](/source/Bandcamp). 9 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. Johnstone, Edward (6 October 2016). ["Don't Freak Out...Adelaide Punks The Hard Aches Are Back"](https://scenestr.com.au/music/don-t-freak-out-adelaide-punks-the-hard-aches-are-back). *scenestr*. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. ["The Hard Aches release new EP & announce national tour"](https://musicinjection.com.au/2016/08/09/the-hard-aches-release-new-ep-announce-national-tour/). *Music Injection*. [WordPress.com](/source/WordPress.com). 9 August 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. Noble, Margy (20 September 2016). ["Ben David of The Hard Aches (Adelaide) on touring, new EP I Freak Out and more!"](https://www.theaureview.com/music/ben-david-of-the-hard-aches-adelaide-on-touring-new-ep-i-freak-out-and-more/). *The AU Review*. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. Brown, Dani (4 July 2016). ["The Hard Aches: "We wouldn't trade our hometown for the world""](https://web.archive.org/web/20221017092249/https://finnsmag.com/2016/07/04/the-hard-aches-we-wouldnt-trade-our-hometown-for-the-world/). *Finns Magazine*. [WordPress.com](/source/WordPress.com). Archived from [the original](https://finnsmag.com/2016/07/04/the-hard-aches-we-wouldnt-trade-our-hometown-for-the-world/) on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. The Hard Aches (11 May 2016). "Just got word that "Glad That You're Gone" has been added to @triplej full rotation starting next week.". No. 730230060771205121. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. ["Adelaide's 'The Hard Aches' release new song 'Glad that You're Gone' with a killer message."](https://musicinjection.com.au/2016/05/28/adelaides-the-hard-aches-release-new-song-glad-that-youre-gone-with-a-killer-message/). *Music Injection*. [WordPress.com](/source/WordPress.com). 28 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. ["The Hard Aches – Glad That You're Gone"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ITMM4mujb0). YouTube. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. ["The Hard Aches To Drop New EP, Announce Monstrous National Tour"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170821071634/http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2016/08/06/the-hard-aches-to-drop-new-ep,-announce-monstrous-national-tour/). [The Music](/source/The_Music_(magazine)). 6 August 2016. Archived from [the original](http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2016/08/06/the-hard-aches-to-drop-new-ep%2C-announce-monstrous-national-tour/) on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. Muggleton, Sam (9 August 2016). ["Indie-punks The Hard Aches announce new EP & national tour to celebrate"](https://aaabackstage.com/indie-punks-the-hard-aches-announce-new-ep-and-national-tour-to-celebrate/). *AAA Backstage*. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. ["The Hard Aches Drop New Clip For 'Gut Full'"](https://themusic.com.au/news/the-hard-aches-drop-new-clip-for-gut-full/vVSu0dDT0tU/16-09-16). [The Music](/source/The_Music_(magazine)). 16 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. ["Gurrumul takes out posthumous #1 album"](https://www.aria.com.au/charts/news/gurrumul-takes-out-posthumous-1-album). [ARIA](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). 22 May 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. Scott, Spencer (21 September 2016). ["The Hard Aches: I Freak Out"](https://thebrag.com/hard-aches-i-freak-out/). *The Brag*. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

1. ["The Hard Aches – I Freak Out"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170221081142/http://www.metratone.com.au/the-hard-aches-i-freak-out/). *Metratone*. 6 October 2016. Archived from [the original](http://www.metratone.com.au/the-hard-aches-i-freak-out/) on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

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