I Want to Disappear explained

I Want to Disappear
Type:studio
Artist:The Story So Far
Cover:The Story So Far - I Want to Disappear.png
Genre:Pop-punk
Length:28:13
Label:Pure Noise
Producer:Ben Hirschfield, Jon Markson
Prev Title:Proper Dose
Prev Year:2018

I Want to Disappear is the fifth studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far. It was released on June 21, 2024, via Pure Noise Records.[1] It is the band's first album without bassist Kelen Capener, who announced his departure in 2022.

Background

Ben Hirschfield served as producer, and recording engineer, with assistance from Eric Chesek, Scott Goodrich, and Jeff Citron. The band's drummer, Ryan Torf, did additional engineering on the tracks. Jon Markson mixed the recordings, with assistance from Rich Costey, before the album was mastered by Ted Jensen, and Brian Gardner. The album artwork was created by Nick Dahlen, and Rob Chiarappa assisted with video production.

Release

The album's first single, "Big Blind", was released on August 4, 2023. It was the band's first song in nearly five years. It was re-recorded and remixed for the album. The second single, "Letterman", was released on March 21, 2024, along with a music video, and the official announcement of the album. The album's third single, "All This Time", was released on May 8, 2024.[2] The album, and a music video for "Watch You Go", were both released simultaneously on June 21, 2024.

Track listing

All songs written by the Story So Far.

Personnel

The Story So Far

Production

Artwork

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[3] 20

Notes and References

  1. Album review: The Story So Far – I Want To Disappear. Kerrang!. June 21, 2024 . Rachel. Roberts.
  2. Web site: Woodworth. Woody . News: The Story So Far Release New Single 'Big Blind' . NewNoiseMagazine.com . August 8, 2023 . New Noise Magazine . July 13, 2024.
  3. The Story So Far Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums. Billboard. July 16, 2024.