9 (Saves the Day album) explained

9
Type:studio
Artist:Saves the Day
Cover:9 (Saves the Day album).jpg
Length:44:35
Label:Equal Vision
Prev Title:Saves the Day
Prev Year:2013

9 is the ninth studio album by American rock band Saves the Day. It was released on October 26, 2018 through Equal Vision Records.[1]

Release

On August 14, 2018, 9 was announced for release in October. In addition, "Rendezvous" was made available for streaming, and the album's track listing was revealed.[2] On September 26, "Kerouac & Cassady" was made available for streaming.[3] On October 16, a music video was released for "Side by Side",[4] directed by Robyn August.[5] 9 was released on October 26 through Equal Vision Records. The following month, the group embarked on a US headlining tour with support from Kevin Devine and An Horse.[2] In February and March 2019, they went on another headlining US tour, with support from Remo Drive and Mighty.[3] In August, they went on a co-headlining US tour with Joyce Manor with support from Awakebutstillinbed.[6]

Critical reception

9 was met with mixed or average reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 49, based on 4 reviews.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saves The Day Announce First Album In Five Years. Alternative Press. Darus. Alex. August 14, 2018. August 4, 2019.
  2. Web site: Saves The Day announce first album in five years, drop single. Alternative Press. Darus, Alex. August 14, 2018. June 13, 2020.
  3. Web site: Saves The Day release new song and other news you might have missed today. Alternative Press. Fair, Anna. September 26, 2018. June 13, 2020.
  4. Web site: Saves The Day share new song and other news you might have missed today. Alternative Press. Serra, Maria. October 16, 2018. June 13, 2020.
  5. Saves The Day "Side By Side" (Official Music Video). YouTube. Equal Vision Records. October 16, 2018. June 13, 2020.
  6. Web site: Saves The Day announce co-headlining tour and other news you might have missed today. Alternative Press. Quiles, Alyssa. April 23, 2019. June 13, 2020.