Ten Years

Ten Years is the first extended play (EP) by American pop music duo Aly & AJ. It was released on November 17, 2017. Ten Years serves as their first release in ten years, following the release of their third studio album Insomniatic (2007), which reached number 15 on the Billboard 200. It is additionally their first release since their departure from Hollywood Records in 2010; the record was released on their own label, Aly & AJ Music, LLC. A departure from their previous commercial pop rock sound, Ten Years instead opted for a 1980s-inspired musical composition that consisted of echoed vocals, an 808-inspired drum machine, and synth pads. The EP was preceded by the release of two singles: "Take Me" and "I Know". Ten Years has received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the blend of 1980's-inspired music and modern contemporary production, as well as praising the duo's songwriting. The album has peaked at #25 on the US Independent Albums chart. The EP was additionally promoted by the Promises Tour, which the duo embarked on through July 2018. A deluxe version of Ten Years was released on November 30, 2018, which included the release of the single "Good Love". Background Aly & AJ released three studio albums under Hollywood Records: Into the Rush (2005), Acoustic Hearts of Winter (2006), and Insomniatic (2007), the latter of which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200, and contained the single "Potential Breakup Song", which reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The duo left the label in 2010, and began releasing music under 78violet. They released the single "Hothouse" in 2013, before returning to the name Aly & AJ. Despite this, the two were tired by the music business and subsequently stuck to acting. Aly currently plays Peyton Charles on iZombie, while AJ plays Lainey Lewis on The Goldbergs. In April 2016, the duo began recording music again, writing with Mike Elizondo and Ryan Spraker. In April 2017, the duo confirmed new music was on the way.