Studio Album · No. 1
Summer's Gone Songwriting Credits by ODESZA
Produced by Harrison Mills, Clayton Knight
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether ODESZA carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight (ODESZA) self-produced Summer's Gone in its entirety and wrote all twelve tracks without outside collaborators or featured vocalists. Released independently in September 2012 while both members were still enrolled at Western Washington University, the album gained attention in the underground electronic music community through online distribution before ODESZA signed to Counter Records and Ninja Tune.
Summer's Gone is the debut studio album by ODESZA, released in September 2012 and self-released by Harrison Mills (Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches). Recorded between classes at Western Washington University, the album introduced the duo's signature sound, lush melodic layers, chopped vocal samples, gentle trap rhythms, and a warm, wistful atmosphere evoking the melancholy beauty of late summer. Though released with minimal promotion, the album spread rapidly online through SoundCloud and music blogs, building ODESZA a dedicated fanbase before they had performed a single live show. Tracks like 'How We Do,' 'IPlayYouListen,' and the title suite established a sound that felt both intimate and cinematic. Summer's Gone is one of the finest self-released debut albums in the history of electronic music.