In Between (Beartooth song) explained

In Between
Cover:In Between Beartooth song.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Beartooth
Album:Disgusting
Released:April 7, 2015
Length:3:33
Prev Title:The Lines
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Aggressive
Next Year:2015

"In Between" is a song by American rock band Beartooth. It was released on April 7, 2015, as the third and final single from their debut studio album, Disgusting. The song peaked at number 20 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. "In Between" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in September 2024.

Composition

"In Between" was written and produced by Caleb Shomo.[1] John Feldmann also helped produced the track with Shomo.[2]

Release

On May 30, 2014, Beartooth released "In Between" for streaming as a promotional single, ahead of the release of their debut studio album, Disgusting.[3] It was released as a single on April 7, 2015.[4] The song was serviced for radio airplay on April 28, and had a CD release in the United States and United Kingdom that same year. In March 2022, the song was featured on the deluxe edition of their fourth studio album, Below, titled "In Between (Live From the Journey Below)".[5]

Critical reception

Ultimate Guitar stated, "the ambiguous uplifter 'In Between' come off as formulaic in the lyrical aspect as they do in the sound aspect."[6] Justin Mabee of HM described track as one of the more "poppier cuts" from Disgusting.[7]

Chart performance

"In Between" debuted at number 38 on the US Mainstream Rock chart on the week of June 6, 2015.[8] The song peaked at number 20 and lasted 20 weeks on the chart.[9] The song was certified gold in the US in July 2020, by the Recording Industry Association of America. It was also certified gold in Canada in October 2022.

Music video

The music video for "In Between" premiered on April 7, 2015, and was directed by Drew Russ.[10] [11] The video showcases Caleb Shomo alone in a secluded room and the band performing in the mountains. As the video progresses, Shomo is struggling and delves deeper into his own head before his bandmates arrice.[12]

Charts

Chart (2015)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Christian Rock Songs (Billboard)[13] 14

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousApril 7, 2015Digital download
United StatesApril 28, 2015Active rock[14]
2015CD[15]
United Kingdom[16]

Notes and References

  1. Caleb Shomo talks Beartooth video 'Beaten In Lips' (Interview). Alternative Press. May 13, 2014. July 7, 2024.
  2. Disgusting. Beartooth. 2014. booklet. Red Bull Records.
  3. Beartooth stream new song, 'In Between'. Alternative Press. May 30, 2014. July 7, 2024.
  4. Web site: Beartooth Go In Between. LouderSound. Metal Hammer. April 7, 2015. July 7, 2024.
  5. Web site: Beartooth Debut Below (Deluxe) with Two New Songs + Alternate Universe Version of 'Skin' & More!. Wall of Sound. March 18, 2022. Paul Brown. July 7, 2024.
  6. Web site: Disgusting Beartooth - Review. Ultimate Guitar. June 16, 2014. July 18, 2024.
  7. Beartooth - Disgusting. HM. Justin Mabee. July 18, 2024.
  8. Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of June 6, 2015. Billboard. June 6, 2015. July 7, 2024.
  9. Beartooth Claws Way to Top of Alternative Albums Chart. Billboard. Kevin Rutherford. June 15, 2016. July 7, 2024.
  10. Beartooth debut "In Between" music video. Alternative Press. April 7, 2015. July 7, 2024.
  11. Web site: Beartooth "In Between" (Drew Russ, dir.). Video Static. Daniel Livschutz. November 4, 2014. July 7, 2024.
  12. Watch: Beartooth drops new video for 'In Between'. HM. April 7, 2015. David Stagg. July 7, 2024.
  13. Beartooth Chart History: Christian Rock. Billboard. July 6, 2024.
  14. Web site: Future Releases - Rock. All Access. https://web.archive.org/web/20150424174301/https://www.allaccess.com/rock/future-releases. April 24, 2015. July 6, 2024.
  15. Web site: Beartooth – In Between. Discogs. July 6, 2024.
  16. Web site: Beartooth – In Between. Discogs. July 6, 2024.