Bodyguard (album) explained

Bodyguard
Type:	Studio
Artist:	The I.L.Y's
Cover:	Bodyguard 2017.jpg
Label:	Castle Face
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Bodyguard is the third studio album by American rock duo The I.L.Y's. The album was released by Castle Face Records on May 16, 2017.^{[1] [2]} It was the band's first album to be released on Castle Face, after two self-released albums, and their first to be pressed on CD and vinyl.

Background

The album was initially announced along with its track-listing and artwork on March 25, 2017. The band later shared a double music video on YouTube for "Gargoyle" and "Bobo".^{[3] [4]} Audio for "I Love You Man" was released on SoundCloud on May 2.^[5] The album was released for streaming through iTunes, YouTube and SoundCloud on May 16, with CD and vinyl releases scheduled for June 16.

Release and reception

Stereogum awarded the album the website's "Album of the Week" accolade.^[6]

Personnel

The I.L.Y's

• Zach Hill – vocals, drums, keyboards, guitar, production
• Andy Morin – guitar, bass, engineering

Additional musicians

• Tristan Tozer – guitar (1)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Death Grips Side Project the I.L.Y's Detail New Album Bodyguard. Pitchfork. 25 March 2017. 16 May 2017.
2. News: Death Grips Offshoot the I.L.Y's Share New Song "I Love You Man," Announce Album Release Date. Pitchfork. 16 May 2017.
3. Web site: Death Grips Side Project The I.L.Y's Share Bizarre Video for Two New Songs: Watch. Pitchfork. 8 April 2017. 16 May 2017.
4. Web site: The I.L.Y's - Gargoyle / Bobo (Official 2-song Video). I.L.Y's. The. YouTube. 25 March 2017. 17 May 2017.
5. Web site: Death Grips Offshoot the I.L.Y's Share New Song "I Love You Man", Announce Album Release Date. Strauss. Matthew. Pitchfork. 1 May 2017. 17 May 2017.
6. Web site: Album of the Week: The I.L.Y's Bodyguard. 23 May 2017.