The Will to Live (Titus Andronicus album) explained

The Will to Live
Type:	studio
Artist:	Titus Andronicus
Cover:	The Will to Live (Titus Andronicus album).jpg
Length:	50:57
Label:	Merge
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The Will to Live is the seventh studio album by American indie rock band Titus Andronicus. It was released on September 30, 2022, by Merge Records.^[1]

The album is a dedication to former band member Matt Miller who had passed away in March 2021.

Background

On July 19, 2022, Titus Andronicus announced the release of their seventh studio album, along with the first single "(I’m) Screwed".^[2] Speaking of the release of the album, lead singer Patrick Stickles said:

The second single "Give Me Grief" was released on August 10, 2022.^{[3] [4]}

Critical reception

The Will to Live was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 75, based on 6 reviews.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Titus Andronicus Break Down New Album The Will to Live Track By Track. Consequence of Sound. Eckstein. Joe. September 30, 2022. April 24, 2023.
2. Web site: Titus Andronicus Announce New Album The Will to Live, Share New Song. Pitchfork. Minsker. Evan. July 19, 2022. April 24, 2023.
3. Web site: Titus Andronicus Share Video For New Single 'Give Me Grief'. Under the Radar. Arnone. Joey. August 10, 2022. April 24, 2023.
4. Web site: Titus Andronicus Dance in Their New 'Give Me Grief' video. Stereogum. Deville. Chris. August 10, 2022. April 25, 2023.