A Different Shade of Blue
A Different Shade of Blue | ||||
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Studio album by Knocked Loose | ||||
Released | August 23, 2019 | |||
Recorded | Graphic Nature | |||
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Length | 37:59 | |||
Label | Pure Noise | |||
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Singles from A Different Shade of Blue | ||||
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A Different Shade of Blue is the second studio album by the American hardcore punk band Knocked Loose. It was released through Pure Noise Records on August 23, 2019, and produced by Will Putney.[1] It was the last album to feature rhythm guitarist Cole Crutchfield before his departure in 2020.
Musical style
The album merges the styles of hardcore punk and heavy metal.[2][3] It has been categorised as genres such as metalcore,[4][5] heavy hardcore[1][6] and sludgecore.[5] It often borders the sounds of Swedish death metal[7][5] and groove metal.[4]
Kris Pugh of Distorted Sound magazine described it as putting the band "at the apex of modern hardcore".[8] In an article for Kerrang!, Dan Slessor says that in comparison to the band's previous album: "It’s more hardcore, more metal, there are more fast parts, more breakdowns, more malice, more unease and, perhaps most importantly, more energy".[2] In an article for New Noise magazine, Caleb R Newton said that "There is not a single moment on A Different Shade of Blue that’s not packed to the brim with musical (and thematic!) brutality".[9] However, Connor Atkinson for Exclaim! described "Mistakes Like Fractures" as "overtly catchy".[10]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Dead Press! | 8/10[4] |
Exclaim! | 9/10[10] |
Kerrang! | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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The album generally received positive reviews.
Accolades
Publication | Accolade | Rank |
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Alternative Press | The 50 Best Albums of 2019 | 18[12] |
Loudwire | The 66 Best Metal Albums of the Decade: 2010–2019 | 31[13] |
Loudwire | The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019 | Unranked[14] |
Revolver | 25 Best Albums of 2019 | 4[15] |
What Culture | 15 Best Metal Albums of 2019 | 7[16] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Knocked Loose.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Belleville" | 3:16 |
2. | "Trapped in the Grasp of a Memory" | 3:53 |
3. | "A Serpent's Touch" (featuring Emma Boster of Dying Wish) | 3:02 |
4. | "By the Grave" | 3:05 |
5. | "In the Walls" | 3:02 |
6. | "Guided by the Moon" | 3:48 |
7. | "Mistakes like Fractures" | 3:39 |
8. | "Forget Your Name" (featuring Keith Buckley) | 2:42 |
9. | "Road 23" | 2:12 |
10. | "...And Still I Wander South" | 3:42 |
11. | "Denied by Fate" | 2:23 |
12. | "Misguided Son" | 3:15 |
Personnel
Knocked Loose
- Bryan Garris – vocals
- Isaac Hale – lead guitar, vocals
- Cole Crutchfield – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Kevin Otten – bass
- Kevin "Pacsun" Kaine – drums
Additional contributors
- Will Putney – recording, mixing, mastering
- Ridge Rhine – artwork
- Emma Boster – additional vocals on "A Serpent's Touch"
- Keith Buckley – additional vocals on "Forget Your Name"
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[17] | 41 |
UK Album Sales (OCC)[18] | 26 |
UK Digital Albums (OCC)[19] | 66 |
UK Physical Albums (OCC)[20] | 27 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[21] | 5 |
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[22] | 3 |
US Billboard 200[23] | 26 |
References
- ^ a b Monger, Timothy. "Knocked Loose A Different Shade of Blue". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c Slessor, Dan. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Kerrang!. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Fryer, Peter. "Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c Zelaya, Carlos. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade Of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c Baechle, Alexander. "ALBUM REVIEW: Knocked Loose hones its sound with 'A Different Shade of Blue'". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Stewart, Dave. "Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Album Review: Knocked Loose – 'A Different Shade of Blue'". Decibel. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Pugh, Kris. "Album Review: A Different Shade Of Blue – Knocked Loose". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Newton, Caleb R. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Atkinson, Connor. "Knocked Loose A Different Shade of Blue". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Leivers, Dannii. "Knocked Loose – 'A Different Shade Of Blue'". NME. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2019 In Alternative, Punk, Alt-Pop and Beyond". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "The 66 Best Metal Albums of the Decade: 2010–2019". Loudwire. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ Hill, John. "25 Best Albums of 2019". Revolver. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "15 Best Metal Albums Of 2019". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ Zellner, Xander. "Knocked Loose Debuts Atop Emerging Artists Chart, Summer Walker Soars". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.