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Forever Halloween
Type:studio
Artist:The Maine
Cover:Forever Halloween album cover by rock band The Maine.jpg
Released:June 4, 2013
Recorded:February and March 2013
Genre:Alternative rock[1]
Length:45:12
Label:8123
Producer:Brendan Benson
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Forever Halloween is the fourth full-length album by American rock band The Maine, released on June 4, 2013 through the band's own label, 8123 Records. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. The album spawned two singles: "Happy" and "Ugly on the Inside".

Background and recording

In October and November 2012, the group went on a co-headlining US tour with Mayday Parade.[2] [3] Following the tour's conclusion, the group began working on their next album.[2]

The album, produced by Brendan Benson of The Raconteurs, is the band's second consecutive self-funded release following their departure from Warner Bros. Records. "To be seen and treated as an equal by someone you hold in high regard is a gratifying and refreshing feeling," says frontman John O'Callaghan on working with Benson. "[He] opened his studio doors, did that and much more which helped provide the platform to create an album we can now all stand behind."[4] The group posted a studio update video on February 13.[5] Throughout the month and March, the group constantly posted studio update videos.[6] On March 9, the group announced they had finished recording.[7] On April 4, it was announced that the album was mixed and mastered.[8]

Release

On April 12, Forever Halloween was announced for release in June. In addition, the album's artwork was revealed.[9] On April 16, "Happy" was made available for streaming.[10] On May 7, a lyric video was released for "Love and Drugs". The track was also available as a free download.[11] On May 23, a behind-the-scenes video on the making of the album was posted online.[12] The album was released on June 4. It was released in the US in partnership with the group's management team Eighty One Twenty Three, and Rude Records internationally.[9] On the same day, a music video was released for "These Four Words".[13] In June and July, the group went on the 8123 tour in North America alongside A Rocket to the Moon, This Century and Brighten.[10] In September, the group went on a tour of Australia with Anberlin and William Beckett.[14] On September 13, a music video was released for "Love & Drugs".[15]

In October and November, the group embarked on a co-headlining US tour with Anberlin.[16] They were supported by Lydia and From Indian Lakes.[17] In April 2014, the group went on a tour of the UK with Deaf Havana. In May, the group embarked on a South American tour[18] with Nick Santino. On May 21, "Ugly on the Inside" was made available for streaming.[19] Between June and August, the group went on Warped Tour across the US.[20] On June 8, the group released a video on the creation of the album's artwork.[21] "So Criminal" was made available for streaming on June 14.[22] On June 17,the band released a deluxe version of the album with five additional bonus tracks.[23] Physical copies of this edition were sold exclusively on Warped Tour.[19] Preceded by a teaser trailer,[24] a music video was released for "Run" on August 11.[25]

Reception

The album sold over 10,000 copies in its first week debuting at number 39 on the Billboard 200,[26] and has sold 26,000 copies as of March 2015.[27]

Forever Halloween has received mostly positive feedback from music critics. At Metacritic, they assign a "weighted average" rating out of 100 to selected independent ratings and reviews from mainstream critics, and the album has received a Metascore of a 72, based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Gregory Heaney of AllMusic rated the album three stars out of five, writing that the album "(Strikes) just the right balance between melancholy and wistfulness, (evoking) nostalgia without feeling overly sentimental as it takes a contemplative stroll down memory lane with a city-meets-country sound that feels inspired by the more pop-leaning moments of bands like Wilco and the Old 97's."

Personnel

Members

Production[28]

Charts

Chart (2013)!scope="col"
Peak
position
UK Independent Album Breakers (OCC)[29] 15
Chart (2021)!scope="col"
Peak
position
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[30] 6

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Maine - Forever Halloween. Alternative Press. May 29, 2013. March 17, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160324142816/http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/the_maine_forever_halloween. March 24, 2016.
  2. Web site: The Maine announce co-headlining tour with Mayday Parade. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. August 6, 2012. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170811224114/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_announce_co_headlining_tour_with_mayday_parade. August 11, 2017.
  3. Web site: The Maine, Mayday Parade and the Postelles tour dates revealed. Alternative Press. Colwell, Matthew. August 7, 2012. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120810043818/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_mayday_parade_and_the_postelles_tour_dates_revealed. August 10, 2012.
  4. Web site: Forever Halloween Press Release. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130910190223/http://newnoisemagazine.com/tag/forever-halloween/. 2013-09-10.
  5. Web site: The Maine release second studio update video. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. February 13, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_second_studio_update_video. December 31, 2017.
    • Web site: The Maine release third studio update video. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. February 16, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_third_studio_update_video. December 31, 2017.
    • Web site: The Maine release fourth studio update video. Alternative Press. Kraus, Brian. February 18, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_fourth_studio_update_video. December 31, 2017.
    • Web site: The Maine release sixth studio update. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. February 23, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_sixth_studio_update. December 31, 2017.
    • Web site: The Maine release eighth studio update. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. February 28, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_eighth_studio_update. December 31, 2017.
    • Web site: The Maine release ninth studio update. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. March 4, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_ninth_studio_update. December 31, 2017.
    • Web site: The Maine release eleventh studio update video. Alternative Press. Common, Tyler. March 19, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_eleventh_studio_update_video. December 31, 2017.
  7. Web site: The Maine finish recording fourth album, post new studio update. Alternative Press. Kraus, Brian. March 10, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140529210020/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_finish_recording_fourth_album_post_new_studio_update. May 29, 2014.
  8. Web site: The Maine finish fourth album. Alternative Press. Common, Tyler. April 4, 2012. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_finish_fourth_album. December 31, 2017.
  9. Web site: The Maine announce new album, 'Forever Halloween'; out June 4. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. April 12, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150626073840/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_announce_new_album_forever_halloween_out_june_4. June 26, 2015.
  10. Web site: The Maine stream new song "Happy," announce dates for the 8123 tour. Alternative Press. Common, Tyler. April 16, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130419173848/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_stream_new_song_happy_announce_dates_for_the_8123_tour. April 19, 2013.
  11. Web site: The Maine release lyric video and free download for "Love And Drugs". Alternative Press. Kraus, Brian. May 7, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_lyric_video_and_free_download_for_love_and_drugs. December 31, 2017.
  12. Web site: The Maine post behind the scenes look at new album, "Forever Halloween". Alternative Press. Common, Tyler. May 23, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140815033443/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_post_behind_the_scenes_look_at_new_album_forever_halloween. August 15, 2014.
  13. Web site: The Maine release "These Four Words" video. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. June 4, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130612023858/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_these_four_words_video. June 12, 2013.
  14. Web site: William Beckett premieres "Benny and Joon" music video. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Campbell, Rachel. July 31, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170702215139/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/william_beckett_premieres_benny_and_joon_music_video. July 2, 2017.
  15. Web site: The Maine release "Love & Drugs" music video. Alternative Press. Kraus, Brian. September 13, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130916190344/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_love_drugs_music_video. September 16, 2013.
  16. Web site: Anberlin and the Maine announce co-headlining tour. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. August 1, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130812010744/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/anberlin_and_the_maine_announce_co_headlining_tour. August 12, 2013.
  17. Web site: The Maine and Anberlin add Lydia and From Indian Lakes to fall tour. Alternative Press. Kraus, Brian. August 31, 2013. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130904161621/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_and_anberlin_add_lydia_and_from_indian_lakes_to_fall_tour. September 4, 2013.
  18. Web site: The Maine post UK tour update. Alternative Press. Crane, Matt. April 4, 2014. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140406155851/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_post_uk_tour_update. April 6, 2014.
  19. Web site: The Maine stream new song, "Ugly On The Inside". Alternative Press. Crane, Matt. May 21, 2014. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140525065226/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_stream_new_song_ugly_on_the_inside. May 25, 2014.
  20. Web site: The Maine post South American tour update. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. May 12, 2014. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140529074059/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_post_south_american_tour_update. May 29, 2014.
  21. Web site: The Maine post making of 'Forever Halloween' artwork video. Alternative Press. Sharp, Tyler. June 8, 2014. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140611050424/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_post_making_of_forever_halloween_artwork_video. June 11, 2014.
  22. Web site: The Maine release new song, "So Criminal". Alternative Press. Sharp, Tyler. June 14, 2014. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140817081241/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_new_song_so_criminal. August 17, 2014.
  23. Web site: The Maine - Forever Halloween (Deluxe Edition). Alter the Press!. June 10, 2014. April 9, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170410050826/http://www.alterthepress.com/2014/06/atp-album-review-maine-forever.html. April 10, 2017.
  24. Web site: The Maine tease "Run" music video. Alternative Press. Sharp, Tyler. August 8, 2014. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140810051014/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_tease_run_music_video. August 10, 2014.
  25. Web site: The Maine release "Run" music video. Alternative Press. Kruas, Brian. August 11, 2014. December 31, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814000825/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_release_run_music_video. August 14, 2014.
  26. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the maine|chart=all}} The Maine Billboard].
  27. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20150321173437/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases . March 21, 2015 . Upcoming Releases . Hits Daily Double.
  28. Web site: Forever Halloween - The Maine - AllMusic . . June 27, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171231132303/https://www.allmusic.com/album/forever-halloween-mw0002541202/credits . December 31, 2017 .
  29. Web site: Official Independent Album Breakers Chart: 8 June 2013 - 14 June 2013. Official Charts. June 28, 2023.
  30. Web site: Albumit 24/2021. Musiikkituottajat. fi. June 20, 2021.

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