Everything Was Green

Everything Was Green is the second extended play by Australian alt-R&B singer Forest Claudette. It was announced on 19 May 2023, alongside its third single and was released on 16 June 2023.^[4]

Everything Was Green
EP by Forest Claudette
Released	16 June 2023 (2023-06-16)
Length	19:37
Label	Forest Claudette Sony
Forest Claudette chronology
The Year of February (2022) Everything Was Green (2023)
Singles from Everything Was Green
"Mess Around" Released: 24 March 2023[1] "Motor in the Sand" Released: 21 April 2023[2] "Two Years" Released: 19 May 2023[3] "Violence" Released: 14 July 2023

In an interview with 10 Magazine, Claudette said "My intention with Everything Was Green was simply to share my personal cycle of observation. My favourite part of releasing music so far has been the realisation that folks will interpret each song in their own way, and although the meaning behind my words are as specific as I can be to my experience, they can also be interpreted in so many ways and speak to people through their own lens."^[5]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2023, the Jeremy Koren (Grey Ghost) and Michelle Grace Hunder designed cover won the ARIA Award for Best Cover Art. ^[6]

Reception

Veniana Vucago from Acclaim Magazine said "Everything Was Green lends lush, spine-tingling walls of synths accompanied by melodic falsettos. The R&B up-and-comer showcases his lyrical talent, skillfully intertwining personal experiences and emotions that bleed onto each track."^[7]

Ayodeji Ibrahim Lateef from Yours Truly called the EP "a mesmerizing blend of soul, hip-hop, and pop that showcases their musical versatility and creative prowess.".^[4]

Sydney Scott from Music Daily said "This six song EP takes listeners on a deeply introspective personal journey through Forest Claudette's experiences and emotions. Everything Was Green couples an exploration and examination of self alongside groovy melodies and thought provoking lyrics."^[8]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Two Years"	Kobe Hamilton-Reeves Jason Hahs Gabe Reali	Jason Hahs	2:43
2.	"Mess Around" (featuring Earthgang)	Hamilton-Reeves Paul Meany Olu O. Fann Eian Undrai Parker	Paul Meany	3:50
3.	"Motor in the Sand"	Hamilton-Reeves Pip Norman	Pip Norman	3:07
4.	"Hi Vis Teeth"	Hamilton-Reeves Cass Lowe	Cass Lowe	2:46
5.	"Pool Boy"	Hamilton-Reeves Alex Tirheimer	Alex Tirheimer	2:53
6.	"Violence"	Hamilton-Reeves Tyler Accord	Lophile	4:15
Total length:				19:37

References

1. "Forest Claudette and EARTHGANG team up for slinky new track 'Mess Around'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
2. "New Music: Forest Claudette – Motor In The Sand (Official Video)". Urban Mag Online. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
3. "Forest Claudette Announces Second EP, Shares New Single". Tone Deaf. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
4. "Forest Claudette's Lush New EP: 'Everything Was Green'". Yours Truly. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
5. "Ten Questions with Forest Claudette". 10 Magazine. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
6. "ARIA Awards 2023: the Nominees & Winners as They're Announced". NME Australia. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
7. "Forest Claudette: Growing Beyond The Green". Acclaim Magazine. June 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
8. "Forest Claudette Releases EP "Everything Was Green"". Music Daily. July 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.