Another Day (Fucked Up album)
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| Released | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | May 2022–November 2023 | |||
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| Length | 37:00 | |||
| Producer | Mike Haliechuk | |||
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Another Day is the seventh studio album by Canadian post-hardcore band Fucked Up. Produced by guitarist, songwriter and occasional lead vocalist Mike Haliechuk, the album was self-released on August 9, 2024, and is a direct sequel album to the band's previous album, One Day (2023).
Using the same recording approach as One Day, each band member recorded their respective studio parts within a strict 24-hour timeframe. The album is the first to feature recording contributions from guitarist Josh Zucker since Glass Boys (2014).
Background and recording
[edit]The album was primarily written and recorded over the course of 2022 and 2023, with sessions taking place at various studios across Toronto and London. The initial guitar tracks were laid down in May 2022 at Candle Studios in Toronto, and engineered by Alex Gamble. During the same month, drums were recorded at both Palace Studios in Toronto and Fuzzbrain Studios in London, with additional drum recordings taking place at the Total Refreshment Centre in London. Gamble also oversaw these sessions.
In October 2022, Sandy Miranda recorded the bass parts at Palmer Stone Studios in Toronto. By July 2022, guitarist Josh Zucker completed his recordings at Candle Studios. The lead vocals, primarily performed by Damian Abraham, were recorded by Dylan Frankland at Foran Sound/Wychwood Sounds in Toronto in November 2023, and was mastered in March 2024.
The album was announced in June 2024, about 18 months after their previous album, One Day.[2]
On August 6th, three days prior to album's release, the band held a 24-hour recording session in which they wrote, recorded, mixed and mastered an entirely new album. This session was live-streamed in its entirety[3]. The album was immediately released on BandCamp on August 7th, titled Who's Got The Time And A Half? and was available only for a period of 24 hours[4].
Album artwork
[edit]The album features original cover art by Daniel Murphy, with additional artwork including a hedge photograph by Maksym Kaharlytskyi and a band photo by Colin Medley. Art direction was led by Mike Haliechuk, with layout and design by Daniel Murphy.
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 6.9/10[5] |
| Metacritic | 74/100[6] |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [7] |
| Classic Rock | [6] |
| Far Out | [8] |
| Kerrang! | 3/5[9] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10[10] |
| Mojo | [5] |
| Pitchfork | 7.3/10[11] |
| PopMatters | 9/10[12] |
| Spin | B−[13] |
| Uncut | 6/10[5] |
Another Day was well received by contemporary music critics. On review aggregator, Metacritic, Another Day has an average rating of 74 out of 100 indicating "generally favorable reviews".[6]
Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by Damian Abraham, Jonah Falco, Mike Haliechuk, Sandy Miranda, Josh Zucker
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1. | "Face" | Haliechuk | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Stimming" | Haliechuk | 2:53 |
| 3. | "Tell Yourself You Will" | Haliechuk | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Another Day" | Abraham | 4:04 |
| 5. | "Paternal Instinct" | Abraham | 4:06 |
| 6. | "Divining Gods" | Abraham | 3:53 |
| 7. | "The One to Break It" | Abraham | 2:41 |
| 8. | "More" | Haliechuk | 4:08 |
| 9. | "Fellow Fine Feeling" | Haliechuk | 2:59 |
| 10. | "House Lights" | Abraham | 5:18 |
| Total length: | 37:00 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
- Damian Abraham – vocals (except "Fellow Fine Feeling")
- Mike Haliechuk – lead guitar, backing vocals (lead vocals on "Fellow Fine Feeling")
- Josh Zucker – rhythm guitar
- Sandy Miranda – bass guitar
- Jonah Falco – drums
- Jonah Falco – backing vocals
- Sam Bielanski – backing vocals
- Pretty Matty – backing vocals
- Charlie Manning Walker – backing vocals
- Holden Abraham – backing vocals
- Dylan Frankland – backing vocals
- Danko Jones – backing vocals
Recording and mastering
- Alex Gamble – engineering and mixing (Candle Studios, Palace Studios, Fuzzbrain Studios, Total Refreshment Centre)
- Sandy Miranda – engineering (Palmer Stone Studios)
- Dylan Frankland – (Foran Sound/Wychwood Sounds)
- Arthur Rizk – mastering
- Mike Haliechuk – production
Artwork
- Daniel Murphy – album artwork
- Maksym Kaharlytskyi – photography
- Colin Medley – photography
- Mike Haliechuk – art direction
References
[edit]- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 24, 2024). "Fucked Up Share New Song "Another Day"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Fucked Up announce new album, Another Day". treblezine.com. Treble Magazine. June 10, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/100050610453962/posts/1038834561146883/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1043394104024262&id=100050610453962
- ^ a b c "Another Day by Fucked Up reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Another Day by Fucked Up Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Mark, Deming. Review of Another Day at AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Starkey, Arun (August 8, 2024). "Fucked Up – Another Day album review: effervescent punk giving us something to smile about". Far Out. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Pearlman, Mischa (August 7, 2024). "Album review: F*cked Up – Another Day". Kerrang!. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Mills, Joshua (August 13, 2024). "Fucked Up come together on the life affirming Another Day". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Therieau, Mitch (August 12, 2024). "Fucked Up: Another Day Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Stout, Brian (August 27, 2024). "Fucked Up Create Anthems in Minutes on 'Another Day'". PopMatters. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Sanders, Brad. "Fucked Up Live to Fight 'Another Day'". Spin. Retrieved August 29, 2024.