Sea of Worry | ||||
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Released | November 8, 2019 | |||
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Length | 46:19 | |||
Label | The Flenser | |||
Have a Nice Life chronology | ||||
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Singles from Sea of Worry | ||||
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Sea of Worry is the third studio album by American band Have a Nice Life, released on November 8, 2019, on the Flenser. [1] It is their first album to feature a full band. [2]
The album was announced by the band in August 2019. Shortly after the announcement, on the 27th, the band released the title track as a single. [3] Three other singles were released in advance of the album: "Lords of Tresserhorn", on September 17; [4] "Science Beat", on October 15; [5] and "Dracula Bells", on November 7. [6]
Two of the tracks, "Trespassers W" and "Destinos", were re-recorded versions of songs that appeared on their 2009 compilation album Voids. [7] Dan Barrett had been working on producing "Destinos" by 2006 at the latest, according to a blog post. [8]
The album has been described as more straightforward and accessible than the band's previous two LPs. [9] [10] [11] [12] Similarly, it is significantly more polished and has higher production quality, a departure from the band's typical lo-fi sound. [7] Both Barrett and Macuga said that the album was heavily influenced by the British post-punk band the Chameleons. [13]
The album takes influence from several genres, varying from track to track. Songs like "Sea of Worry", "Science Beat", and "Dracula Bells" have been compared to post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock. [2] [7] [9] [14] "Lords of Tresserhorn", according to Marika Zorzi of New Noise Magazine, "seamlessly blends their sweeping shoegaze/ post-punk/ experimental sound" in a way reminiscent of their earlier releases, [15] while Bill Peel of Kill Your Stereo noted a post-rock influence. [9] The album also features an instrumental track: "Everything We Forget". [16] "Trespassers W" reminded Macuga of the band Hey Mercedes, which was one of the first groups that he bonded with Barrett over. [13]
Much like the band's previous releases, many songs feature lyrics about depression. [9] Dan Barrett said that the central theme of the album is: "Jesus Christ, it’s just hard to be alive right now." [17]
Moreover, several songs discuss religion, particularly Christianity. "Dracula Bells" and "Trespassers W" both feature lyrics critical of the religion, [16] while "Destinos" begins with a recording of a preacher lecturing about God sending sinners to hell. [9]
The name of the track "Lords of Tresserhorn" is a reference to Magic: the Gathering. [9] The song was inspired by Barrett's children. [17]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Kill Your Stereo | 70/100 [9] |
Pitchfork | 7.4/10 [7] |
Sputnikmusic | 2.8/5 [14] |
Wolfgang Magazin | 5.4/10 [18] |
The album was praised by Aristocrazia Webzine, who wrote that "being sad has never been so beautiful." [19] Other outlets that gave the album positive feedback include Pitchfork, [7] Spectrum Culture, [12] and Stereogum. [1]
The release was panned by Sputnikmusic, calling it "predictable". [14]
All tracks are written by Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Sea of Worry" | 4:40 |
2. | "Dracula Bells" | 7:44 |
3. | "Science Beat" | 5:35 |
4. | "Trespassers W" | 4:49 |
5. | "Everything We Forget" | 4:12 |
6. | "Lords of Tresserhorn" | 6:07 |
7. | "Destinos" | 13:12 |
Total length: | 46:19 |
Have a Nice Life
Band
Sea of Worry | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 8, 2019 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 46:19 | |||
Label | The Flenser | |||
Have a Nice Life chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from Sea of Worry | ||||
|
Sea of Worry is the third studio album by American band Have a Nice Life, released on November 8, 2019, on the Flenser. [1] It is their first album to feature a full band. [2]
The album was announced by the band in August 2019. Shortly after the announcement, on the 27th, the band released the title track as a single. [3] Three other singles were released in advance of the album: "Lords of Tresserhorn", on September 17; [4] "Science Beat", on October 15; [5] and "Dracula Bells", on November 7. [6]
Two of the tracks, "Trespassers W" and "Destinos", were re-recorded versions of songs that appeared on their 2009 compilation album Voids. [7] Dan Barrett had been working on producing "Destinos" by 2006 at the latest, according to a blog post. [8]
The album has been described as more straightforward and accessible than the band's previous two LPs. [9] [10] [11] [12] Similarly, it is significantly more polished and has higher production quality, a departure from the band's typical lo-fi sound. [7] Both Barrett and Macuga said that the album was heavily influenced by the British post-punk band the Chameleons. [13]
The album takes influence from several genres, varying from track to track. Songs like "Sea of Worry", "Science Beat", and "Dracula Bells" have been compared to post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock. [2] [7] [9] [14] "Lords of Tresserhorn", according to Marika Zorzi of New Noise Magazine, "seamlessly blends their sweeping shoegaze/ post-punk/ experimental sound" in a way reminiscent of their earlier releases, [15] while Bill Peel of Kill Your Stereo noted a post-rock influence. [9] The album also features an instrumental track: "Everything We Forget". [16] "Trespassers W" reminded Macuga of the band Hey Mercedes, which was one of the first groups that he bonded with Barrett over. [13]
Much like the band's previous releases, many songs feature lyrics about depression. [9] Dan Barrett said that the central theme of the album is: "Jesus Christ, it’s just hard to be alive right now." [17]
Moreover, several songs discuss religion, particularly Christianity. "Dracula Bells" and "Trespassers W" both feature lyrics critical of the religion, [16] while "Destinos" begins with a recording of a preacher lecturing about God sending sinners to hell. [9]
The name of the track "Lords of Tresserhorn" is a reference to Magic: the Gathering. [9] The song was inspired by Barrett's children. [17]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Kill Your Stereo | 70/100 [9] |
Pitchfork | 7.4/10 [7] |
Sputnikmusic | 2.8/5 [14] |
Wolfgang Magazin | 5.4/10 [18] |
The album was praised by Aristocrazia Webzine, who wrote that "being sad has never been so beautiful." [19] Other outlets that gave the album positive feedback include Pitchfork, [7] Spectrum Culture, [12] and Stereogum. [1]
The release was panned by Sputnikmusic, calling it "predictable". [14]
All tracks are written by Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Sea of Worry" | 4:40 |
2. | "Dracula Bells" | 7:44 |
3. | "Science Beat" | 5:35 |
4. | "Trespassers W" | 4:49 |
5. | "Everything We Forget" | 4:12 |
6. | "Lords of Tresserhorn" | 6:07 |
7. | "Destinos" | 13:12 |
Total length: | 46:19 |
Have a Nice Life
Band