Permanence (album) explained

Permanence
Type:studio
Artist:No Devotion
Cover:No Devotion Permanence.jpg
Recorded:2014–2015
Genre:
Length:47:32
Label:Collect
Next Title:No Oblivion
Next Year:2022

Permanence is the debut studio album by rock band No Devotion. It was released on 25September 2015 through Collect Records. It was reissued on 6 June 2022 through Velocity Records after the collapse of Collect Records.[2]

Background

Following Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins' incarceration for child sex offences, No Devotion was formed.[3] Bassist Stuart Richardson explained that they were unsure "if we would ever make music again or if people would look us in the face. Everything felt like it was over."[3] In April 2014, it was announced that Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly would be working with No Devotion through his own label, Collect Records. Rickley regarded their new material as being influenced by Joy Division, New Order, and The Cure, although he did not discuss whether he was going to join the band.[4]

A month later, the group confirmed they would be making music with Rickly on vocals; Rickly said the former Lostprophets members "needed a second chance".[5] On 1July, the band released their first single "Stay", with B-side "Eyeshadow".[6] In late July, the band went on a short tour.[6] On 27October, "10,000 Summers" was released as a single with the B-sides "Only Thing" and the demo version of "10,000 Summers".[7] In early January 2015 it was announced that drummer Luke Johnson had left the band, feeling that he would be unable to fulfill commitments.[8] Matt Tong of Bloc Party filled in on drums to help the band finish recording their debut album.[8] Also in January, the band supported Gerard Way on his tour of the UK.[9]

Stuart Richardson stated in 2019 that the album was written while Watkins' trial was ongoing.[10]

Production

When asked about what influences his song writing, Rickly replied with "Films [and] Novels. I think music is always aching for two things: narrative and visual pacing. The narrative is the job of a good singer or a truly visionary producer. The visual is often overlooked. That's why our album is so design heavy."[11]

Permanence was mixed by Dave Fridmann and produced by Richardson and Alex Newport.

Release

On 30 June 2015, Permanence was announced for release.[12] On 6 July, "Addition" was released as a single.[13] "Addition" was released to radio on 17 August.[14] A day later, "Permanent Sunlight" was released as a single.[15] Permanence was made available for streaming on 21 September.[3] The album was released through Collect Records on 25 September.[12] In October and November, the band went on a tour of Europe.[16]

Reception

Permanence charted in the UK at number 120. "I Wanna Be Your God" was included on Alternative Presss list of "12 new songs you need to hear from September 2015".[17]

Rock Sound reviewer Rob Sayce noted the album's fusion of "shimmering electronic textures with elements of post-punk, psychedelic pop and a hefty dose of gloom."[18] Sayce wrote how Rickly managed to sow together the collection's "various threads with real passion and intensity."[18] Sayce mentioned that those who grew up with The Cure's material "should feel right at home".[18] The album was ranked at number 8 in Alternative Presss "10 Essential Records of 2015" list.[19] Jason Pettigrew of Alternative Press wrote that the album "exceed[ed] fans' and detractors' preconceived notions with equal measures of heart-hitting pop and urbane rock cool."[19] The album was included at number 12 on Rock Sounds top 50 releases of 2015 list.[20] Permanence won Best Album at the 2016 Kerrang! Awards.[21]

Track listing

All songs written by No Devotion.

Personnel

No Devotion
Additional musicians

Chart positions

Chart (2015)Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[22] 120
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[23] 10

References

Citations
Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: No Devotion review – promising dark electro-rock. The Guardian. Sullivan. Caroline. July 28, 2014. May 2, 2022.
  2. Web site: Spotify - Permanence. . 6 June 2022.
  3. Web site: No Devotion – Exclusive Album Stream And Track-By-Track Guide. NME. 21 September 2015. 26 September 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150926185350/http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/no-devotion-exclusive-album-stream-and-track-by-track-guide. 26 September 2015.
  4. News: Carter . Emily . Geoff Rickly working with Lostprophets members on new band . 30 April 2014 . 27 September 2015 . Kerrang! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928154126/http://www.kerrang.com/17503/geoff-rickly-working-lostprophets-members-new-band/ . 28 September 2015 .
  5. News: Michaels . Sean . Lostprophets members reunite to form new band . 1 May 2014 . 27 September 2015 . The Guardian . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925131617/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/01/lostprophets-form-new-band-with-geoff-rickly . 25 September 2015 .
  6. News: Ex-Lostprophets members announce details of first single as new band No Devotion. 1 July 2014. Bychawski, Adam. 27 September 2015. NME. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925144214/http://www.nme.com/news/lostprophets/78239. 25 September 2015.
  7. Web site: 10,000 Summers - No Devotion Release Info. AllMusic. 27 September 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150928154300/http://www.allmusic.com/album/release/10000-summers-mr0004257789. 28 September 2015.
  8. News: Former Lostprophets drummer quits new band No Devotion . 9 January 2015 . 27 September 2015 . BBC . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928154142/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/30739431/former-lostprophets-drummer-quits-new-band-no-devotion . 28 September 2015 .
  9. News: Ritchie . Andy . No Devotion Have Joined Gerard Way's January Tour . 19 December 2014 . 27 September 2015 . Rock Sound . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928154200/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/no-devotion-have-join-gerard-ways-january-tour . 28 September 2015 .
  10. News: Ex-Lostprophets Bassist Stuart Richardson Speaks Of The Aftermath Of Being In A Band With Ian Watkins & Beating Him Up On The 'Vans Warped Tour'. 2019-12-06. The PRP. 2019-12-18. en-GB.
  11. Web site: Upbringing: No Devotion. DIY. Jamieson, Sarah. 2 October 2015. 4 October 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151004175920/http://diymag.com/2015/10/02/upbringing-no-devotion. 4 October 2015.
  12. Web site: Carter . Emily . No Devotion Announce Debut Album, Permanence . 1 July 2015 . 27 September 2015 . Kerrang! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928154309/http://www.kerrang.com/33303/no-devotion-announce-debut-album-permanence/ . 28 September 2015 .
  13. Web site: Addition No Devotion. No Devotion. 27 September 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150927141018/http://nodevotion.bandcamp.com/album/addition. 27 September 2015.
  14. Web site: FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. 31 October 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130424132212/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=40076. 24 April 2013.
  15. Web site: Permanent Sunlight - No Devotion Release Info. AllMusic. 3 March 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170308224518/http://www.allmusic.com/album/release/permanent-sunlight-mr0004460048. 8 March 2017.
  16. Web site: No Devotion announce new UK live dates. DIY. 18 September 2015. 4 October 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151004175804/http://diymag.com/2015/09/18/no-devotion-announce-new-uk-live-dates. 4 October 2015.
  17. Web site: 12 new songs you need to hear from September 2015. Alternative Press. Pettigrew, Jason. 30 September 2015. 5 October 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151005221302/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/12_new_songs_you_need_to_hear_from_september_2015. 5 October 2015.
  18. Sayce 2015, p. 88
  19. Pettigrew 2015, p. 96
  20. Bird, ed. 2016, p. 27
  21. Web site: Kerrang! Awards nominations list in full. The Bolton News. 4 May 2016. 4 May 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160810060910/http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/leisure/showbiz/14469412.Kerrang__Awards_nominations_list_in_full/. 10 August 2016.
  22. Web site: CHART: CLUK Update 3.10.2015 (wk40). zobbel.de. 9 October 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151125054734/http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/151003cluk.txt. 25 November 2015.
  23. Web site: Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40. Official Charts Company. 2 October 2015. 25 April 2022.

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