Neck Deep (album)
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| Released | 19 January 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Pop-punk[1][2] | |||
| Length | 33:13 | |||
| Label | Hopeless | |||
| Producer | Seb Barlow | |||
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Neck Deep is the fifth studio album by Welsh pop-punk band Neck Deep. It was released on 19 January 2024, through Hopeless Records.
Background
[edit]Most of the album was recorded in the band's own studio in Wrexham, Wales, besides the drums, which were recorded in Treehouse Studio in England.[3] It was mixed by Sam Guaiana in Los Angeles, California.[3] This is the band's first album without original drummer Dani Washington, as he left the band in May 2022.[4] He was replaced by the band's long time drum technician Matt Powles. The album is produced and engineered by bassist Seb Barlow. This is the first time he has produced and engineered a Neck Deep album since their 2014 debut studio album Wishful Thinking.[3] The lead single, "Heartbreak of the Century", was released on 15 February 2023, along with a music video.
On 9 August 2023, the second single, "Take Me with You" was released, along with a music video. On the same date, frontman Ben Barlow announced that the band would be performing at the Alexandra Palace in London, England, on 28 March 2024, with Knuckle Puck, and Drain.[5][6]
The album was officially announced on 27 September 2023, along with the release of the third single, "It Won't Be Like This Forever" and its music video. The fourth single, "We Need More Bricks", was released on 16 November 2023. A music video for "Dumbstruck Dumbfuck" came out on 18 January 2024.[7]
On 13 November 2023, it was announced that the band would be playing at the When We Were Young festival on 19 October 2024.[8]
The band toured throughout the United States in support of the album with Drain, Bearings, and Higher Power. The tour started at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on 25 January 2024, and ended at The Salt Shed in Chicago, Illinois on 25 February 2024.[9]
A music video for "Sort Yourself Out" came out on 23 August 2024.
Critic reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Kerrang! |   [10] |
| New Noise Magazine | [11] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [1] |
| Still Listening | 60/100[2] |
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The album mainly received mixed reviews from critics.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Ben Barlow, Seb Barlow, Sam Bowden, Matt Powles, and Matthew West.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dumbstruck Dumbfuck" | 2:58 |
| 2. | "Sort Yourself Out" | 3:13 |
| 3. | "This Is All My Fault" | 3:09 |
| 4. | "We Need More Bricks" | 3:48 |
| 5. | "Heartbreak of the Century" | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Go Outside!" | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Take Me with You" | 3:17 |
| 8. | "They May Not Mean To (But They Do)" | 3:08 |
| 9. | "It Won't Be Like This Forever" | 3:27 |
| 10. | "Moody Weirdo" | 3:17 |
| Total length: | 33:13 | |
Personnel
[edit]Neck Deep
- Ben Barlow – lead vocals
- Sam Bowden – lead guitar
- Matt West – rhythm guitar
- Seb Barlow – bass guitar, backing vocals, production, engineering
- Matt Powles – drums, percussion
Additional contributors
- Mike Kalajian – mastering
- Sam Guaiana – mixing
- Carl Brown – drum engineering[3]
- Evan Weselmann – artwork[12]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] | 22 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[14] | 4 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[15] | 11 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[16] | 2 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[17] | 3 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Review: Neck Deep - Neck Deep". Sputnikmusic. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Neck Deep - Neck Deep Review". Still Listening. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d Carter, Emily (28 September 2023). "Ben Barlow: "We're going back to our roots and we're really stoked. This feels like Neck Deep". Kerrang!. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Neck Deep drummer Dani Abasi has left the band". Kerrang!. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ Carter, Emily (9 August 2023). "Neck Deep release new single, announce 2024 Ally Pally show". Kerrang!. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Our biggest headline show ever with support from @knucklepuckil and @drain831 is on sale now. See you at Ally Pally on March 28!!". Instagram. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Dumbstruck Dumbfuck video premiere 18 January 2024". Instagram. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy to headline When We Were Young 2024". Kerrang!. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "USA tour 2024 We're stoked to see you all again and we're bringing our friends in @drain831, @bearingsband and @higherpowerleeds!". 3 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Hickie, James (16 January 2024). "Album review: Neck Deep – Neck Deep". Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Lay, Nathaniel (22 January 2024). "Album Review: Neck Deep - Neck Deep". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Weselmann, Evan (28 September 2023). "Too much fun on this one. For the boys in @neckdeepuk. Had the honor to draw up the cover and some other bits. The other bits will be clear on Jan 19 lol". Retrieved 20 December 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 January 2024.