Smile (Skindred album) explained

Smile
Type:studio
Artist:Skindred
Cover:Skindred - Smile.png
Genre:Alternative metal[1]
Length:42:48
Label:Earache
Producer:Julian Emery
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Prev Year:2018

Smile is the eighth studio album by Welsh rock band Skindred. It was released on 4 August 2023, through Earache.

Background

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rich. Hobson. December 20, 2023. The 10 best alt metal albums of 2023. May 18, 2024. Louder Sound.
  2. Web site: Newport rockers Skindred's global deal with Earache Records. Birt. Elizabeth. South Wales Argus. 16 March 2021. 8 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Skindred Announces New Album 'Smile'. Blabbermouth. 8 November 2022. 8 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Skindred announce new album 'Smile'. Metal Planet Music. 8 November 2022. 8 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Skindred – Smile. D.. Christian. Time for Metal. de. 6 August 2023. 8 August 2023.