The Orchestra's Call

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The Orchestra's Call
Compilation album by Jack Stevens
Released August 19, 2022
Recorded 2022
Genre Pop
Label Blush
Producer Indigo Peak
Jack Stevens chronology
Close Encounters
(2020)
The Orchestra's Call
(2022)
Singles from The Orchestra's Call
  1. "Electropop Discosound (Orchestral)"
    Released: August 5, 2022
  2. "How London Used To Be (Orchestral)"
    Released: August 12, 2022
  3. "Future Ghost (with Emily Henning"
    Released: August 19, 2022

The Orchestra's Call is a compilation album by Jack Stevens.

Background[edit | edit source]

‘The Orchestra’s Call’ was the brainchild of Jack and his husband Andre Cassenove and was inspired by a ‘romantic gesture’ that Andre had done for Jack ahead of their wedding in which he hired an orchestra to perform one of their favourite songs.

The album was recorded in the Spring of 2002 in collaboration with the Metropole Orkest in The Netherlands, with Andre credited as Executive Producer. A number of Jack's friends including Shell Ruin, Emily Henning and Yannik Cassenove recorded new vocals of familiar hits for the project.

Release & Reception[edit | edit source]

The album was announced to a mixed reception in July 2022 with many surprised at the sudden change in direction for Jack who's previous albums had all been pop focussed. In a number of interviews to promote the record, Jack joked he was "embracing his status as the Granddad of pop" in reference to his son Tiger who had just welcomed a son with his girlfriend Emily Henning.

Jack released two 'promotional singles' as instant-grat tracks for fans who had pre-ordered the album. 'Electropop Discosound (Orchestral)' was released on August 5, 2022 and received a premiere on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 where it was A-Listed. A second release 'How London Used To Be (Orchestral)' followed on week later. The album was originally announced for release on August 12, 2022 but was postponed by one week due to 'production delays'.

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source Rating
Metacritic 85/100
Review scores
Source Rating
BBC 5/5 stars
Magic 5/5 stars
The Guardian 5/5 stars
The Independent 4.5/5 stars
Metro 4/5 stars
DIY 4/5 stars
Popjustice 0/5 stars

The album received positive reviews from critics who praised the album's impressive mix of classical instrumentation with Jack's traditional pop soundscape. DIY described the album as a "surprisingly divine walk down memory lane" and described the sound of the album as "Hans Zimmer lost and drunk at G-A-Y". BBC rated the album five stars and BBC Radio 2 named the record it's album of the week showcasing many of the tracks.

Tracklistings[edit | edit source]

Standard Edition[edit | edit source]

No. Title Credits Length
01. Overture Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 2:48
02. Shame On You (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 4:01
03. Electropop Discosound (Orchestral Version) Buffi, Knobfeelers 4:21
04. Trendy Pop Boys (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 3:47
05. Masc For Masc (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 3:21
06. Hands Up! Pants Down! (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 4:25
07. The Siren's Call (Orchestral Version) Shell Ruin, Alesha 4:17
08. Scared (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 5:02
09. Reverend Stevens (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 3:14
10. How London Used To Be (Orchestral Version) Shell Ruin, Knobfeelers 6:07
11. In For The Kill (Orchestral Version) [feat. Shell Ruin] Shell Ruin 4:01
12. Electric Eccentric (Orchestral Version) [feat. Yannik Cassenove] Indigo Peak 4:03
13. Something Kinky (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers, Jack Stevens 3:21
14. Popstars By Numbers (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 4:19
15. Future Ghost (Orchestral Version) [with Emily Henning] Emily Henning, Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 3:59

Bonus Tracks[edit | edit source]

No. Title Platform Credits Length
16. First, Last & Only (Orchestral Version) [feat. Marylyn Knight] Apple Music Jack Stevens, Lucreacia 4:13
17. The Wolves (Orchestral Version) Spotify Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 4:10
18. Last Romeo (Orchestral Version) Jack Stevens Online Store Jack Stevens, Knobfeelers 3:52

Chart Performance[edit | edit source]

'The Orchestra's Call' debuted at number one with sales of 125,027 copies.