Smile | |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | Skindred |
Cover: | Skindred - Smile.png |
Genre: | Alternative metal[1] |
Length: | 42:48 |
Label: | Earache |
Producer: | Julian Emery |
Prev Title: | Big Tings |
Prev Year: | 2018 |
Smile is the eighth studio album by Welsh rock band Skindred. It was released on 4 August 2023, through Earache.
On 16 March 2021, the band signed a global four-album deal with the British label Earache Records.[2] The first song to come out of the signing was the lead single "Gimme That Boom", released on 8 November 2022.[3] A "hard-hitting" "ragga-metal" track, it describes lead singer Benji Webbe's encounter with a selfish fan.[4]
The producing process was supported by Julian Emery and sound engineer Pete Hutchings, who had previously worked with Royal Blood and Florence and the Machine.[5] The album also sees the celebration of their 25th band anniversary.[4]