Midnight (Set It Off album)

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Midnight
Studio album by
Set It Off
ReleasedFebruary 1, 2019 (2019-02-01)
Genre
Length51:07
LabelFearless
Producer
Set It Off chronology
Upside Down
(2016) 		Midnight
(2019) 		Elsewhere
(2022)
Expanded edition cover
Singles from Midnight
  1. "Killer in the Mirror"
    Released: July 24, 2018
  2. "Lonely Dance"
    Released: November 19, 2018
  3. "Dancing With The Devil"
    Released: December 14, 2018
  4. "For You Forever"
    Released: December 14, 2018
  5. "Midnight Thoughts"
    Released: January 1, 2019
  6. "Hourglass"
    Released: June 21, 2019

Midnight is the fourth studio album by American band Set It Off. The album was released on February 1, 2019 by record label Fearless Records, being their album debut under this label.[4]

Background[edit]

The band changed all of their social media profile photos to a solid blue hue on July 19, 2018. The next days, they posted more teasers heavily focused on: the color blue, the 12:00, an hourglass and the tick of a clock in the background.[5]

Promotion and release[edit]

Original release[edit]

The band announce that they had signed with Fearless Records with the release of "Killer in the Mirror", the first single of the album, on July 24, 2018.[6] The second single of the album, "Lonely dance", was released on November 19, with a music video. That same day, the band officially announced Midnight, revealing the track listing, the cover art and the release date.[7] One month later, on December 14, they released the third and fourth singles of the album, "Dancing With The Devil" and "For You Forever".[8] To celebrate the new year, they released "Midnight Thoughts", the fifth single of the album, on January 1, 2019.[9] The sixth and last single of the album "Hourglass" was released on June 21, with a music video.[10]

They announced "The Midnight World Tour" which consisted of four parts. The Part 1 took place in North America on February and March of 2019, with supporters With Confidence and Super Whatevr.[11] Part 2 took place in UK and Europe in April 2019.[12] Part 3 took place in North America on June and July of 2019, with supporters Emarosa, Broadside and Lizzy Farrall.[13] Finally, the Part 4 of the tour, which took place in UK and Europe, had been rescheduled multiple times because of Cody Carson's vocal injury and Coronavirus pandemy.[14][15][16][17]

The Final Chapter/Expanded edition[edit]

After the release of the album the band released three Digital B-sides: "Catch Me If You Can" on December 13, 2019,[18] "So Predictable" on January 3, 2020[19] and "One Single Second" on February 14.[20] The three singles were taken form their EP After Midnight, which also released on February 14. After one year without new material, they announce Midnight: The Final Chapter (which will contain the original album release and the EP), with the release of an acoustic version of "Killer in the mirror" on May 7, 2021, set to release on June 4 of the same year only by digital streaming.[21] Two more acoustic versions were released: "Lonely Dance" on May 21[22] and "Happy All the Time" on the same day the expanded edition was released.[23] A music video for the acoustic version of "Happy All the Time" was published on July 13.[24]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound6/10[2]
The Shape Of A Sound[25]
Wall of Sound7/10[1]

The album received positive reviews from critics. Walladmin from Wall of Sound stated that "As a pop album Midnight is a solid effort, with some amazing vocals and ridiculously catchy choruses."[1] Matt Collar from Allmusic wrote that the album "finds the Florida outfit continuing to expand their emo and punk influences with hip-hop and dance influences."[3]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are produced by Mike Green except were noted.

All tracks are written by Cody Carson, Dan Clermont and Mike Green, except were noted

Midnight track listing[26]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Killer in the Mirror"
 3:35
2."Hourglass"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Wilcox
 2:57
3."Lonely Dance"
 3:10
4."Different Songs"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • her0ism
  • Eben Wares
3:46
5."For You Forever"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Paddock
Paddock3:12
6."Dancing with the Devil"
 3:22
7."Go to Bed Angry" (featuring KC)
 3:11
8."Midnight Thoughts"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Paddock
  • Green
  • Paddock
2:57
9."Criminal Minds"
  • Green
  • Paddock
2:43
10."No Disrespect"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Hartikainen
  • Bruce Weigner
 3:39
11."Stitch Me Up"
 3:19
12."Raise No Fool"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Hartikainen
  • Green
  • Paddock
3:49
13."I Want You (Gone)" (featuring Matt Appleton)
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Hartikainen
 3:30
14."Unopened Windows" 
  • Green
  • Paddock
4:18
15."Happy All the Time" (featuring Skyler Acord)
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Skyler Acord
 3:39
Total length:51:07
Expanded Edition bonus tracks[27]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."One Single Second"  3:42
17."So Predictable"
  • Green
  • Witzigreuter
3:01
18."Catch Me If You Can"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Wares
 2:59
19."Killer in the Mirror - Acoustic"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Wilcox
 4:22
20."Lonely Dance - Acoustic"
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Walker
 3:43
21."Happy All the Time - Acoustic" (featuring Skyler Acord & Compton Kidz Club)
  • Carson
  • Clermont
  • Green
  • Acord
 3:38
Total length:1:12:32

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from Allmusic.[28]

Charts[edit]

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[29] 81
UK Album Downloads Chart[30] 35
UK Albums Sales Chart[31] 75
US Billboard 200[32] 86
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[33] 8
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[34] 8
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[35] 11

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b Katie Conway-Flood (June 2, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Midnight (The Final Chapter) – Set It Off". Distorted Sound. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Collar, Matt. "Midnight Review by Matt Collar". Allmusic. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "Set It Off Sign To Fearless And Release New Song, Killer In The Mirror". Kerrang!. July 25, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "Set It Off are teasing something—UPDATED". Alternative Press. July 19, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  6. ^ "Set It Off talk aggressive new song "Killer In The Mirror," signing to Fearless". Alternative Press. July 24, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  7. ^ "Set It Off take space in daring new video for "Lonely Dance"—Updated". Alternative Press. November 19, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  8. ^ "Set It Off release two new songs - Listen". Alternative Press. December 14, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Shoemaker, Whitney (January 1, 2019). "Set It Off release new song "Midnight Thoughts" to kick off your 2019". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  10. ^ Darus, Alex (June 21, 2019). "Set It Off navigate the sands of time in hypnotizing "Hourglass" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  11. ^ Campbell, Rachel (December 17, 2018). "Set It Off announce the Midnight World Tour support acts". Alternative press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "Set It Off Announce New Album And Headline Tour". Kerrang!. November 21, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Goeman, Collin (March 25, 2019). "Set It Off announce summer tour plans". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Darus, Alex (September 11, 2019). "Set It Off reschedule UK, Europe dates due to frontman's vocal injury". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  15. ^ Chaudhry, Aliya (March 20, 2020). "These Are All The Bands Who Have Canceled Or Postponed Tours Due To Coronavirus". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  16. ^ Rogers, Jack (July 24, 2020). "SET IT OFF HAVE RESCHEDULED THEIR UPCOMING UK/EU TOUR TO 2021". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  17. ^ Rogers, Jack (April 19, 2021). "SET IT OFF HAVE RESCHEDULED THEIR UK/EU TOUR TO 2022". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  18. ^ Greenwood, Koltan (December 13, 2019). "Set It Off drop "Catch Me If You Can" as "quintessential middle finger"". Alternative press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  19. ^ Greenwood, Koltan (January 3, 2020). "Set It Off drop "So Predictable" as surprise release from 'After Midnight'". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  20. ^ Smith-Engelhardt, Joe (February 14, 2020). "Set It Off reveal third 'After Midnight' single "One Single Second"". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  21. ^ Rogers, Jack (May 7, 2021). "SET IT OFF HAVE RELEASED A NEW ACOUSTIC VERSION OF THEIR TRACK 'KILLER IN THE MIRROR'". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  22. ^ Rogers, Jack (May 21, 2021). "LISTEN: SET IT OFF'S SULLEN ACOUSTIC TAKE ON 'LONELY DANCE'". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  23. ^ Rogers, Jack (June 4, 2021). "LISTEN: SET IT OFF'S JUBILANT ACOUSTIC VERSION OF 'HAPPY ALL THE TIME'". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on June 5, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  24. ^ Rogers, Jack (July 14, 2021). "WATCH: SET IT OFF'S JOYOUS VIDEO FOR THEIR ACOUSTIC VERSION OF 'HAPPY ALL THE TIME'". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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  33. ^ "Set It Off Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  34. ^ "Set It Off Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  35. ^ "Set It Off Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
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