Mine

Standard edition album cover

## Singles from *Mine*

1. "Aftertaste"
Released: August 25, 2017
2. "Loch Ness"
Released: September 1, 2017
3. "Aegis"
Released: September 15, 2017
4. "17"
Released: October 6, 2017
5. "Counterfeit"
Released: October 13, 2017
6. "Digging Your Grave"
Released: October 31, 2017
7. "Positano"
Released: November 10, 2017

***Mine*** is the fourth studio album by Australian singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Aurora. It was released on November 17, 2017, through Red Rose Records. *Mine* is a pop, indie pop, and hip hop record, blending the artistic growth exhibited on Aurora's previous album *Diamond Mountain* with her understanding of pop sensibilities as displayed on *Platinum Heart* and *Silhouettes*. Lyrically, it explores themes of nostalgia, introspection, and revenge, as well as forgiveness and acceptance. It was primarily independently written and produced by Aurora.

## Background and development

After Aurora's successful rebranding as an alternative pop darling with the critically acclaimed *Diamond Mountain*, Aurora signed on as a judge for the first season of new singing reality competition series Platinum Voice Kids, aimed at aspiring young talent aged between 4 and 17. The series debuted in May 2017, and was considered a successful counterpart to Platinum Voice.

Following Platinum Voice Kids' conclusion in July 2017, Aurora returned to the studio in August 2017 to begin work on her upcoming fourth studio album. With a clear vision of the era's direction and visual aesthetic in mind, Aurora began teasing her impending comeback with cryptic posts on various social media platforms. On August 1, 2017, Aurora tweeted: "The end of one era only prognosticates the beginning of another..." while on August 17, 2017, she uploaded a photo of a ring with an orange gemstone to Instagram, captioned with lyrics from her most recent single "Diamond": "Precious gems within my mine, perhaps will be uncovered in another life".

During the *Mine* album campaign, Aurora joined forces with former Platinum Voice contestants Hug, Uvie, and SaintWest to form a supergroup titled HAUS. The group's formation garnered considerable media interest, and their debut EP, *Haus of Cards*, topped the Platvian EP Chart.

## Singles and promotion

"Aftertaste" was released as the lead single from *Mine* on August 25, 2017, after an unfinished demo version of the track leaked online. Despite its premature release, the single was revered by critics, who praised its display of maturity, delicately crafted lyricism, and strong emotive pull. Receiving a rating of 9.5 by Platvian music critics and debuting at #1 on the Platvia HitList, it became Aurora's top selling and most acclaimed single of all time.

"Loch Ness" was released as the second single from the album on September 1, 2017. It was favourably received, with most critics praising its unexpected utilisation of a cryptid as a metaphor for uncertain love. It peaked at #1 on the Platvia HitList, and received an 8.575 rating by Platvian music critics.

"Aegis" was released as the album's third single on September 15, 2017. Inspired by the fight-or-flight response, the track was praised by critics for its psychological themes and psychedelic influences. It received an 8.9 rating by Platvian music critics, and charted at #1 on the Platvia HitList.

"17" was released as the fourth single from the album on October 6, 2017. Aurora's lyricism and performance capturing the duality of personalities in a forbidden relationship was considerably praised. It received a rating of 8.6 by Platvian music critics, peaking at #1 on the Platvia HitList.

"Counterfeit" was released as the album's fifth single on October 13, 2017. Initially intended to be a promotional single, the hip hop diss track exceeded all of Aurora's expectations, and was upgraded to official single status after rave reviews from critics. Peaking at #1 on the Platvia HitList, the song received an 8.275 rating by Platvian music critics. It became Aurora's first full-fledged rap number one single on the main Platvia HitList chart.

"Digging Your Grave" was released as the sixth single from the album on October 31, 2017. Similarly to its precursor, the track was only considered to be a promotional single until it began gaining traction on Halloween, four days after its initial release. Popularising cosplay of Aurora's alter ego The Assassin and being dubbed a Halloween party staple by reviewers, it reached #1 on the Platvia HitList, receiving a rating of 8.875 by Platvian music critics.

"Positano" was released as the album's seventh and final single on November 10, 2017. As a breezy tropical house track positively compared to her hits "Italian Nights" and "Set Sail", it was considered a culmination of Aurora's lyrical growth, smooth storytelling style, and natural nostalgic fingerprint by dazzled reviewers. It received a rating of 9.025 by Platvian music critics and became the *Mine* era's seventh #1 on the Platvia HitList.

### **Promotional singles**

"Match Without Flame" was released as the first promotional single on September 8, 2017. It peaked at #3, receiving a rating of 8.167.

"Confessions" was released as the album's second promotional single on September 22, 2017. It peaked at #4, receiving a rating of 7.125.

"Pink Oasis" was released as the third promotional single from the album on October 20, 2017. It peaked at #2, receiving a rating of 7.75.

"El Orfanato" was released as the fourth and final promotional single on November 10, 2017. It peaked at #4, receiving a rating of 8.3.

## Aurora chronology

### ***Mine: Multifaceted Edition***

Following her split from Red Rose Records in 2020, Aurora announced the launch of her own independent label Aurora Records in 2021, and that she would be re-recording and reissuing all of her past studio albums, with each reissued album featuring bonus tracks left off their standard track list.

*Mine: Multifaceted Edition* was released on May 1, 2021. Among the deluxe edition bonus tracks are a solo version of HAUS collaboration "Haus of Cards", and the original unfinished demo version of "Aftertaste" which was initially leaked and released in August 2017.

## Critical reception

*Mine* received favourable reviews from Platvian music critics, naming "Aftertaste" and "Positano" career highlights. Tracks "Aegis", "Digging Your Grave", "17", and "Loch Ness" were considered album highlights, while critics debated the inclusion of the soundtrack single "The Gift". The album received a combined Platacritic Platascore of 84/100.

## Commercial performance

*Mine* debuted at #1 on the Platvian Albums Chart dated November 28, 2017, where it remained at the top for a total of ten weeks. The album has spent a combined total of 117 weeks on the chart.

It was ranked at #1 on the Platvian Year End Albums Chart for 2017.

It was also ranked at #2 on the Platvian Decade End Albums Chart for 2010–2019.

## Track listing

All tracks are written and produced by Aurora Renée Jaymesson, except where noted.

* Standard edition
* Multifaceted edition

**Standard edition**

**Multifaceted edition**

### **Notes**

* "Haus of Cards" was co-written with HAUS.

## Packaging

Front of jewel case packaging for Aurora's album *Mine: Multifaceted Edition* (2021).Back of jewel case packaging for Aurora's album *Mine: Multifaceted Edition* (2021).