Malibu Nights

Malibu Nights was written and recorded in early 2018 following the end of a romantic relationship frontman Paul Jason Klein was having with English singer Dua Lipa.{{cite web|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a22181783/lany-thru-these-tears-interview/|title=LANY's Paul Jason Klein on 'Malibu Nights' and His First Real Heartbreak – LANY Releases 'Thru These Tears'|work=Harper's Bazaar|last=Gonzales|first=Erica|date=July 18, 2018|access-date=October 9, 2018}} Klein says he wrote music as a form of catharsis without the idea of an album in mind but realized after "50 days" that he had written the band's second album. Klein later stated he was thankful for experiencing heartbreak as it allowed him a productive and therapeutic outlet.

The album was originally planned to be called January but was renamed to be more universal.

The album's sound was characterised as "airy, treacly and catchy" by Bandwagon Asia. Billboard called it the band's "most vulnerable work to date" and a set of "nine lush pop songs".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8478429/lany-malibu-nights-interview|title=LANY Talks New Album 'Malibu Nights,' Taking Chances and Staying True to Their Identity|magazine=Billboard|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=October 5, 2018|access-date=October 9, 2018}} The lead single "Thru These Tears" was called a "somber exploration of lost love" and "a song about finding the hope in sorrow".{{Cite web|url=http://www.onestowatch.com/blog/lanys-thru-these-tears-is-greater-than-a-simple|title=LANY's 'Thru These Tears' Is Greater Than a Simple Heartbreak Anthem|website=Ones to Watch|access-date=January 23, 2019}} Second single "I Don't Wanna Love You Anymore" details the "anguish and heartache felt after a lover unexpectedly leaves frontman and lead vocalist Paul Jason Klein", with the pre-chorus: "Sick of staring up at the ceiling. How'd you change your mind just like that? The only way to get past this feeling, is to tell myself you're not coming back".{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8471676/lany-i-dont-wanna-love-you-anymore|title=LANY Shines On 'I Don't Wanna Love You Anymore': Listen|magazine=Billboard|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=August 22, 2018|access-date=January 23, 2019}}

Along with lyrics about "love, longing and loss in the wake of heartbreak", the album incorporates more guitar, piano and drums than their self-titled debut. The album's title track is based around a piano instrumental.

The album was announced in an Instagram post in March 2018, and later promoted with a performance of lead single "Thru These Tears" on The Late Late Show with James Corden in August 2018.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8469054/late-late-show-lany-thru-these-tears-performance-watch|title=LANY Tap Softer Side with Dramatic Performance of 'Thru These Tears' on 'Late Late Show': Watch Billboard|magazine=Billboard|last=Tornow|first=Sam|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=October 9, 2018}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title1 = Thick and Thin

| writer1 = {{hlist|Paul Klein|Jacob Goss|Alexandra Yatchenko|Nolan Lambroza}}

| extra1 = {{hlist|LANY|Mike Crossey}}

| length1 = 3:32

| title2 = Taking Me Back

| writer2 = {{hlist|Klein|James Abrahart|Aaron Zuckerman}}

| extra2 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey}}

| length2 = 3:14

| title3 = If You See Her

| writer3 = {{hlist|Klein|Emily Schwartz|David Pramik}}

| extra3 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey|Malay}}

| length3 = 3:02

| title4 = I Don't Wanna Love You Anymore

| writer4 = {{hlist|Klein|Goss|Yatchenko|Henry Allen}}

| extra4 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey|King Henry{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length4 = 3:21

| title5 = Let Me Know

| writer5 = {{hlist|Klein|Samuel G. Lewis}}

| extra5 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey|SG Lewis}}

| length5 = 4:36

| title6 = Run

| writer6 = {{hlist|Klein|Yatchenko|Allen}}

| extra6 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey|King Henry}}

| length6 = 3:48

| title7 = Valentine's Day

| writer7 = {{hlist|Klein|Goss|Les Priest}}

| extra7 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey}}

| length7 = 3:37

| title8 = Thru These Tears

| writer8 = {{hlist|Klein|Goss|Yatchenko|Allen}}

| extra8 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey|King Henry{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length8 = 3:24

| title9 = Malibu Nights

| writer9 = {{hlist|Klein|Tobias Jesso Jr.}}

| extra9 = {{hlist|LANY|Crossey}}

| length9 = 4:46

| total_length = 33:20

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Japanese edition bonus track{{cite web|url=https://www.universal-music.co.jp/lany/products/uicp-1185/|title=マリブ・ナイツ [CD]|publisher=Universal Music Japan|access-date=September 22, 2020|language=ja}}

| total_length = 38:02

| title10 = I Don't Wanna Love You Anymore

| note10 = live at Conway Studio

| length10 = 4:36

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of Malibu Nights.{{cite AV media notes|title=Malibu Nights|author=LANY|publisher=Polydor|year=2018|type=booklet|id=B07H62Q4CX}}

LANY{{Cite web |last=Bowenbank |first=Starr |date=October 5, 2018 |title=LANY Talks New Album ‘Malibu Nights,’ Taking Chances and Staying True to Their Identity |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lany-malibu-nights-interview-8478429/ |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=Billboard}}

• Paul Klein – lead vocals (all), keyboard (all), guitar (1, 8)
• Jake Goss – drums, sampling pad (all)
• Les Priest {{efn|Despite being credited as a member of the band, Priest has only songwriting credits and no performing credits.}}

Additional personnel

• Taylor Johnson - guitar (1, 3-5, 7, 9)

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