Beautiful Death is the third full-length studio album by American rock band Slaves, released on February 16, 2018, by The Orchard and SBG Records. The album serves as a follow-up to the band's second studio album, Routine Breathing (2015) and is the group's first release since their departure from Artery Recordings. It was produced by Erik Ron and was recorded at Grey Area Studios in Los Angeles, California. This is the final studio album to feature founding member and lead vocalist Jonny Craig, who left the group in January 2019.[1]
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| Released | February 16, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
| Studio | Grey Area Studios (Los Angeles, California) | |||
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| Length | 37:33 | |||
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| Producer | Erik Ron | |||
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The album was supported by its lead single, "I'd Rather See Your Star Explode", which was released on January 20, 2017. The album produced four more singles, "True Colors", "Patience Is the Virtue", "I Know a Lot of Artists", and "The Pact". The band embarked on the Beautiful Death Tour in September and October 2017 in the United States.
As of February 21, 2018, the album has charted internationally in five countries on the iTunes Charts: the US (#5), Australia (#11), Canada (#22), Britain (#30) and Germany (#64).[2]
Background
editSlaves released their second studio album, Routine Breathing (2015), and toured in support of the album for two years. In 2016, following the release of a music video for the song "Winter Everywhere", featuring Tilian Pearson, the video was taken down by their former label, Artery Recordings, which caused controversy between the band and label.[3] "Our music belongs to us, and it belongs to our fans,” they wrote. “Not some dude in a suit collecting every cent we generate. We have worked HARD for everything we have and it's time to take a stand against CORRUPT bullshit labels like Artery and so many alike.” In March 2016, the band's guitarist Alex Lyman announced his departure from the group following their U.S. tour with Capture the Crown, Myka Relocate, Outline In Color, and Conquer Divide.[4] Two weeks later, Slaves revealed they would break-up.[5] Despite this, in May 2016, the band confirmed that they did not break-up and were reuniting with a new line-up.[6]
On January 20, 2017, the band released the single "I'd Rather See Your Star Explode".[6][failed verification] Due to sexual allegations against frontman Jonny Craig, Artery Recordings decided to part ways with Slaves.[7] The band announced that they had signed with The Orchard and SBG Records in early 2018.
Promotion
edit"I'd Rather See Your Star Explode" was released as the debut single off the album on January 20, 2017. A music video for the song premiered on the same day.[8]
The second single, "True Colors", was released on November 16, 2017, along with its lyric video.[9]
The third single, "Patience Is the Virtue", was released on January 2, 2018.[10] A fourth single, "I Know a Lot of Artists", was released on January 26.[11] A music video for the song "The Pact" premiered on the day of the album's release on February 16, 2018.[12]
Tour
editIn support of the album, Slaves embarked on The Beautiful Death Tour, which took place from September 1 to October 1, 2017.[13] Support for the tour included SECRETS.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I'd Rather See Your Star Explode" | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Patience Is the Virtue" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "True Colors" | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Let This Haunt You" | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Petty Trappin'" | 3:57 |
| 6. | "I Know a Lot of Artists" | 3:35 |
| 7. | "Deadly Conversations" | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Back to the Roots" | 3:56 |
| 9. | "Warning from My Demons" | 3:35 |
| 10. | "The Pact" | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 37:33 | |
Credits and personnel
edit- Slaves
- Jonny Craig – vocals, writing
- Colin Viera – bass guitar
- Weston Richmond – lead and rhythm guitar
- Additionally
- Christopher M. Suitt - drums
- Production
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[15] | 105 |
References
edit- ^ Staff writer (24 January 2019). "Jonny Craig Leaves Slaves Following Relapse". Loudwire. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ "iTunesCharts.net: 'Beautiful Death' by Slaves (International iTunes Chart Performance)". www.itunescharts.net.
- ^ Staff writer (23 January 2016). "Slaves call out Artery Recordings: "F*ck your label, f*ck you and f*ck your money"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ Our music belongs to us, and it belongs to our fans,” they wrote. “Not some dude in a suit collecting every cent we generate. We have worked HARD for everything we have and it's time to take a stand against CORRUPT bullshit labels like Artery and so many alike.”
- ^ Staff writer (10 April 2016). "Slaves announce breakup". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ a b Staff writer (20 April 2016). "Slaves share new statement: "No we didn't break up"". Alternative Press.
- ^ Staff writer (17 November 2017). "Artery Recordings drops Slaves". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ "Slaves Premiere "I'd Rather See Your Star Explode" Music Video". January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Slaves release new song 'True Colors' - Rock Nation". Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ^ Staff writer (2 January 2018). "SLAVES Release New Single "Patience is the Virtue" off Forthcoming Album Beautiful Death". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ "Expired - domain expired". rocknation.co.
- ^ "Slaves - The Pact (Music Video)" – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Slaves Announce The Beautiful Death Tour with Secrets and More / the NOISE". Slaves Announce The Beautiful Death Tour with Secrets and More / the NOISE.
- ^ "Slaves In The Studio". Theprp.com. September 27, 2016.
- ^ "Slaves Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2018.