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| Released | July 10, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 45:47 | |||
| Label | Say-10 Records | |||
| Producer | Jonathon Maisto | |||
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The Normal Album is the third studio album by American musician Will Wood, released on July 10, 2020, by Say-10 Records. It was produced by Jonathon Maisto, who also produced his first album, Everything is a Lot. The album was financed in part by a crowdfunding campaign, which met its goal in its first day. [2]
Release
The Normal Album was partly financed by a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, as well as by subscribers to Will Wood's Patreon page. [3] The Indiegogo campaign reached its funding goal within a day of its launch, and went on to raise nearly $28,000. [2]
The tracks "Love, Me Normally", "Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)", and "...well, better than the alternative." were released as singles prior to the release of the album. [2] [3] [4] The album was released on July 10, 2020, through Say-10 Records.
Two songs eventually included in the live album IN CASE I DIE:, "Misanthrapologist" and "...And If I Did, You Deserved It.", had been intended to appear on The Normal Album and later its successor, In case I make it, but were omitted from both. [5] [6]
Reception
Jordan Blum of PopMatters wrote that The Normal Album "explores themes of normality, identity, morality, and other psychological traits", and called it "a thrilling mix of genres ( jazz, new wave, doo-wop, and disco among them)"; [7] Blum highlighted the song "BlackBoxWarrior – OKULTRA" as being "a great glimpse into Wood's bold and brilliant aesthetic." [7] Bleeding Cool's Joshua Nelson gave the album a positive review, noting the "sardonic bite" and varying moods of its tracks. [8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Will Wood.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Suburbia Overture"
| 6:16 |
| 2. | "2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.)" | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)" | 4:01 |
| 4. | "I / Me / Myself" | 4:51 |
| 5. | "...well, better than the alternative" | 4:15 |
| 6. | "Outliars and Hyppocrates: a fun fact about apples" | 4:12 |
| 7. | "BlackBoxWarrior – OKULTRA" | 4:54 |
| 8. | "Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave" | 5:19 |
| 9. | "Love, Me Normally" | 5:44 |
| 10. | "Memento Mori: the most important thing in the world" | 2:49 |
Personnel
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Adapted from the album's liner notes. [1]
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References
- ^ a b From the album's liner notes.
- ^ a b c "Will Wood To Release "The Normal Album"". New Jersey Stage. May 28, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Will Wood Releases Music Video For "... well, better than the alternative"". New Jersey Stage. July 1, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ "Video Premiere: Will Wood Swings Maniacally with Dark and Swanky Pop Tune "Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)"". Glide Magazine. June 11, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Will Wood – Misanthrapologist ("In case I make it," Outtake) – Live in Backroom Studios, Rockaway, NJ, retrieved January 4, 2024
- ^ Will Wood – ...And If I Did, You Deserved It. ("In case I make it," Outtake) – Live at Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA, retrieved January 4, 2024
- ^ a b Blum, Jordan (September 10, 2020). "Will Wood Works His Madcap Magic On "BlackboxWarrior – OKULTRA [Live in Studio]" (Premiere)". PopMatters. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Nelson, Joshua (July 12, 2020). "Review: Will Wood's "The Normal Album" – Anything But, And Better". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
| The Normal Album | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2020 | |||
| Studio |
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| Genre | ||||
| Length | 45:47 | |||
| Label | Say-10 Records | |||
| Producer | Jonathon Maisto | |||
| Will Wood chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Normal Album | ||||
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The Normal Album is the third studio album by American musician Will Wood, released on July 10, 2020, by Say-10 Records. It was produced by Jonathon Maisto, who also produced his first album, Everything is a Lot. The album was financed in part by a crowdfunding campaign, which met its goal in its first day. [2]
Release
The Normal Album was partly financed by a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, as well as by subscribers to Will Wood's Patreon page. [3] The Indiegogo campaign reached its funding goal within a day of its launch, and went on to raise nearly $28,000. [2]
The tracks "Love, Me Normally", "Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)", and "...well, better than the alternative." were released as singles prior to the release of the album. [2] [3] [4] The album was released on July 10, 2020, through Say-10 Records.
Two songs eventually included in the live album IN CASE I DIE:, "Misanthrapologist" and "...And If I Did, You Deserved It.", had been intended to appear on The Normal Album and later its successor, In case I make it, but were omitted from both. [5] [6]
Reception
Jordan Blum of PopMatters wrote that The Normal Album "explores themes of normality, identity, morality, and other psychological traits", and called it "a thrilling mix of genres ( jazz, new wave, doo-wop, and disco among them)"; [7] Blum highlighted the song "BlackBoxWarrior – OKULTRA" as being "a great glimpse into Wood's bold and brilliant aesthetic." [7] Bleeding Cool's Joshua Nelson gave the album a positive review, noting the "sardonic bite" and varying moods of its tracks. [8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Will Wood.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Suburbia Overture"
| 6:16 |
| 2. | "2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.)" | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)" | 4:01 |
| 4. | "I / Me / Myself" | 4:51 |
| 5. | "...well, better than the alternative" | 4:15 |
| 6. | "Outliars and Hyppocrates: a fun fact about apples" | 4:12 |
| 7. | "BlackBoxWarrior – OKULTRA" | 4:54 |
| 8. | "Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave" | 5:19 |
| 9. | "Love, Me Normally" | 5:44 |
| 10. | "Memento Mori: the most important thing in the world" | 2:49 |
Personnel
|
Adapted from the album's liner notes. [1]
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References
- ^ a b From the album's liner notes.
- ^ a b c "Will Wood To Release "The Normal Album"". New Jersey Stage. May 28, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Will Wood Releases Music Video For "... well, better than the alternative"". New Jersey Stage. July 1, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ "Video Premiere: Will Wood Swings Maniacally with Dark and Swanky Pop Tune "Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)"". Glide Magazine. June 11, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Will Wood – Misanthrapologist ("In case I make it," Outtake) – Live in Backroom Studios, Rockaway, NJ, retrieved January 4, 2024
- ^ Will Wood – ...And If I Did, You Deserved It. ("In case I make it," Outtake) – Live at Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA, retrieved January 4, 2024
- ^ a b Blum, Jordan (September 10, 2020). "Will Wood Works His Madcap Magic On "BlackboxWarrior – OKULTRA [Live in Studio]" (Premiere)". PopMatters. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Nelson, Joshua (July 12, 2020). "Review: Will Wood's "The Normal Album" – Anything But, And Better". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved May 17, 2022.