Planet Zero

Planet Zero
The cover consists of a planet split in two: One half is colored red against a black background, the other is black-and-green against a dirty white background. The band's name appears on the top left corner, and the album title is upside down on the bottom right corner.
Studio album by
Shinedown
ReleasedJuly 1, 2022
Recorded2020–2021
StudioBig Animal Studio (Charleston, South Carolina)
Length48:57
LabelAtlantic
ProducerEric Bass
Shinedown chronology
Attention Attention
(2018) 		Planet Zero
(2022)
Singles from Planet Zero
  1. "Planet Zero"
    Released: January 26, 2022
  2. "Daylight"
    Released: June 1, 2022
  3. "Dead Don't Die"
    Released: January 17, 2023
  4. "A Symptom of Being Human"
    Released: February 22, 2023

Planet Zero is the seventh studio album by American rock band Shinedown, released on July 1, 2022, through Atlantic Records. The release date was originally set for April 22, 2022, but was postponed due to a delay in CD and vinyl production. The album topped the all-genre Billboard Top Album Sales chart, a first for the band.[1]

Background

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It was announced on January 26, 2022, alongside the lead single of the same name. It was produced and mixed by bassist Eric Bass, making it the second album to be handled by Bass following Attention Attention. It was written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bass' newly built Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The sound is described by lead singer Brent Smith as much more stripped down in terms of sound than previous records. He also describes it as "controversial" and it would touch upon subjects that the band has shied away from in the past.[2][3][4][5]

Release and promotion

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On January 26, 2022, the band released the lead single, "Planet Zero". The album was originally set to be released on April 22, 2022. The single went on to reach number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on the March 5, 2022 dated chart and remained atop the tally for eight weeks.[2][3][4][5] On March 25, the band released a second song, "The Saints of Violence and Innuendo".[6] On April 12, the band announced that the album's release was being pushed back to July 1, 2022.[7] The delay was due to a delay in vinyl production, and the band's desire to have all their fans experience the album at the same time in all formats.[7] On June 1, the band released the second single, "Daylight".[8] On June 21, the band launched the "Planet Zero Observer", an augmented reality web app. The app visualized the planet in orbit, along with interactive symbols that revealed exclusive teasers.[9]

Track listing

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Planet Zero track listing
No.TitleLength
1."2184"0:22
2."No Sleep Tonight"2:31
3."Planet Zero"3:42
4."Welcome"0:35
5."Dysfunctional You"3:38
6."Dead Don't Die"3:15
7."Standardized Experiences"0:43
8."America Burning"3:43
9."Do Not Panic"0:33
10."A Symptom of Being Human"4:08
11."Hope"3:39
12."A More Utopian Future"0:34
13."Clueless and Dramatic"3:06
14."Sure Is Fun"3:00
15."Daylight"4:01
16."This Is a Warning"0:50
17."The Saints of Violence and Innuendo"3:41
18."Army of the Underappreciated"3:14
19."Delete"0:36
20."What You Wanted"3:03
Total length:48:57

Personnel

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Shinedown

Additional personnel

  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Doug McKean – engineer
  • Dave Bassett – additional production, additional engineering
  • Jeremy "Hoogie" Donais – bass technician, guitar technician
  • Mike Fasano – drum technician
  • Eric Wayne Rickert – engineering assistance

Imagery

  • Mark Obriski – art direction and design
  • Mark Stutzman – illustration

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Caulfield, Keith (July 15, 2022). "Shinedown Scores First No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart With 'Planet Zero'". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Graff, Gary (January 26, 2022). "Shinedown on Dystopian 'Planet Zero' Album: 'This One Tried to Kill Me a Couple Times'". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Uitti, Jacob (January 26, 2022). "Brent Smith of Shinedown Just Wants Honesty, Debuts New Single "Planet Zero"". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Schaffner, Lauryn (January 26, 2022). "Shinedown Drop New Song 'Planet Zero' + Announce Seventh Album". Loudwire. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Schaffner, Lauryn (January 26, 2022). "Brent Smith Calls New Shinedown Record 'Honest' + 'Historical'". Loudwire. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  6. ^ Childers, Chad (March 25, 2022). "Shinedown Call Out Groupthink + False Narratives in New Song 'The Saints of Violence and Innuendo'". Loudwire. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Shinedown's 'Planet Zero' Pushed Back To July". Blabbermouth.net. April 12, 2022. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Shinedown Releases Soaring New Anthem 'Daylight'". Blabbermouth.net. June 1, 2022. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  9. ^ "Shinedown Launches Planet Zero Observer and Partners With Veeps for Free Global Livestream of Release Day Event". Side Stage Magazine. June 23, 2022. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 11 July 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1688. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 11, 2022. pp. 7, 10.
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  12. ^ "Ultratop.be – Shinedown – Planet Zero" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  13. ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Shinedown – Planet Zero" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2022/07/06 公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  17. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Shinedown – Planet Zero". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  18. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  19. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  20. ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  21. ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  22. ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  23. ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  24. ^ "YEAR-END CHARTS: Top Album Sales (2022)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
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