"King of Disappointment" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Jem Cassar-Daley. It was released in May 2023.
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| Released | 3 May 2023 | |||
| Length | 4:11 | |||
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About the song, Jem Cassar-Daley said, "I had a situation where my shoes were on, makeup done and I was ready to head out the door when I got a 'Sorry, something came up' text. Instead of being sad, I decided to use it as inspiration in the studio."[1]
At the 2024 Queensland Music Awards, the song won Song of the Year and the Pop Award.[2] At the AIR Awards of 2024, the song won Independent Song of the Year.[3]
Reception
editDan Condon from Double J said "This is uncomplicated and completely engrossing storytelling. From her first line, you're right there alongside her, empathising with her sense of loss, hurt and shame" calling Cassar-Daley "an immense talent... and a shot at being a defining voice of this era of Australian songwriting if she wants it."[1]
References
edit- 1 2 "Jem Cassar-Daley spins her sadness into gold on "King of Disappointment"". Double J (radio station). 10 May 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Cub Sport, Jem Cassar-Daley & Joff Bush Win Big At 2024 Queensland Music Awards". The Music. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Genesis Owusu, Dan Sultan & Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Among the Winners at the 2024 Air Awards". The Note. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2026.