No Good to Anyone explained

No Good to Anyone
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Today Is the Day
Cover:	Today Is the Day - No Good to Anyone.png
Studio:	AERM (Orland, Maine)
Genre:	Avant-garde metal noise rock post-hardcore post-metal
Length:	49:32
Label:	BMG The End
Producer:	Steve Austin
Prev Title:	Animal Mother
Prev Year:	2014

No Good to Anyone is the eleventh studio album by American band Today Is the Day, released on February 28, 2020 through BMG and The End Records, the first recording by the group to be issued through a major label. The album went through a lengthy production process as a result of health complications frontman Steve Austin faced, and was released five years after the band's 2014 album Animal Mother, marking the longest gap between albums for the band. Jef Whitehead of black metal band Leviathan painted the cover artwork for the album.

The album was promoted with three digital-only singles: "No Good to Anyone", "You're All Gonna Die", and "Burn in Hell", the third of which had a music video produced for it.

Background

Production for the album begun in 2016, and shortly thereafter the band signed to The End Records for its release as well as the reissue of the band's back catalogue.^[1] Many of the album's lyrics were inspired by health problems Austin faced before and during production of the album: both he and his pet dog Callie contracted Lyme disease,^[2] and as a result Callie had to be euthanized.^[3] The track "Callie" was written to commemorate her.^[4] Before that, Austin had been involved in an accident in late 2014 during the band's tour in promotion of Animal Mother, in which the band's van collided with another vehicle, resulting in Austin breaking his ribs.^[5]

The track "Orland" was performed by Austin's son, Will Austin, who also played piano on "Rockets and Dreams".^[5]

Reception

Writing for Kerrang!, Angela Davey wrote positively about the album stating that it's "a disconcerting listening experience" and "one hell of a trip", ultimately awarding the album four out of five stars. Similarly, writing for Blabbermouth.net, Jay H. Goraina praised the variety of styles used on the songs, stating that "there is no weak link in No Good to Anyone".

Personnel

Adapted from the No Good to Anyone liner notes.^[6]

Today Is the Day

• Steve Austin – vocals, guitar, production, engineering, mastering
• Tom Bennett – drums, percussion
• DJ Cox – bass guitar, Moog

Additional musicians

• Will Austin – piano on "Orland" and "Rockets and Dreams"
• Mark Ablasou – "Agate" and introduction to "Mexico"
• Jon Morse – "The Last Call"

Artwork

• Jef Whitehead – Cover artwork
• Gianni Tbay – Graphic layout

Release history

Release formats for No Good to Anyone! Region! Date! Label! Format! Catalog

United States	2020	BMG/The End Records	LP, CD	538559971

Notes and References

1. Web site: N/A. Today Is The Day Signs With The End Records. blabbermouth.net. 26 September 2016 . Blabber Mouth. 2016-09-26.
2. Web site: n/a (2020-02-13) . Today Is The Day Release "Burn In Hell" Music Video . bravewords.com . Brave Words . 2020-03-01.
3. Web site: Chapstick . Kelsey (2020-01-09) . Hear Today Is The Day's Harrowing New Song "You're All Gonna Die" . revolvermag.com . 9 January 2020 . Revolver . 2020-03-01.
4. Web site: n/a (2020-02-21) . Steve Austin Breaks Down Today Is The Day's New LP "No Good To Anyone" Track by Track . thevoidreport.com . 21 February 2020 . The Void Report . 2020-03-01.
5. Web site: n/a (2020-01-10) . TODAY IS THE DAY: "You're All Gonna Die" Playing At Revolver Magazine As No Good To Anyone LP Nears Release Via BMG; Preorders And Tour Dates Posted . earsplitcompound.com . 10 January 2020 . Earsplit Compound . 2020-03-01.
6. No Good To Anyone . No Good To Anyone . . 2019 . booklet . . New York City, New Yprk.