Wolves (Story of the Year album)
Wolves is the fifth studio album by American rock band Story of the Year. The album was released on December 8, 2017. In October 2017, the band released "Bang Bang", their first single in more than seven years.[3]
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| Released | December 8, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016-2017 | |||
| Genre | Melodic hardcore[1] | |||
| Length | 55:07 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Producer | Aaron Sprinkle[2] | |||
| Story of the Year chronology | ||||
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Background
After touring constantly for close to a decade, the band took a hiatus and started families. During that time, bass guitarist Adam Russell and the ensemble parted ways with Philip Sneed taking over on bass.[3] However, in 2018, Sneed announced his departure, along with the return of Russell to the band. The group funded their album via PledgeMusic.[3]
Composition
Lead vocalist Dan Marsala states that "Bang Bang" "encompasses the message of the album at large – the idea of the wolves closing in and time running out". The singer goes on to say that "Wolves is a metaphor for time slipping away; how it’s like a pack of wolves closing in."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wolves" | 0:53 |
| 2. | "How Can We Go On" | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Bang Bang" | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Youth" | 0:51 |
| 5. | "I Swear I'm Okay" | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Miracle" | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Can Anybody Hear Me" | 4:29 |
| 8. | "A Part of Me" | 4:02 |
| 9. | "Give Up My Heart" | 5:17 |
| 10. | "The Eternal Battle for Mike Cronin's Soul (To Be Alive Again)" | 4:02 |
| 11. | "My Home" | 4:33 |
| 12. | "Goodnight, My Love" | 4:08 |
| 13. | "Like Ghosts" | 4:12 |
| 14. | "Praying for Rain" | 7:28 |
| Total length: | 55:07 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 15. | "Bang Bang" (alternate version) (additional downloadable track) | 3:56 |
| Total length: | 58:23 | |
Personnel
- Story of the Year
- Dan Marsala – lead vocals
- Ryan Phillips – guitars
- Philip Sneed – bass guitar, vocals
- Josh Wills – drums, percussion
References
- Brown, Paul. "Story of the Year – Wolves (Album Review)". Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- "On The Beat with Josh Wills from Story of the Year: Recording Wolves - Modern Drummer Magazine". 16 January 2018.
- "Story Of The Year drop first new song in seven years, "Bang Bang"–listen - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press.
- "Wolves by Story of the Year on Apple Music". 8 December 2017.
- "Story of the Year Blends Screams & Synths on Anthemic New Single 'I Swear I'm Okay': Exclusive Premiere".
- "Exclusive premiere: Story of the Year release final single, 'Miracle,' off of anticipated new album".
- "Story of The Year Goes Track-by-Track Through New 'Wolves' Album: Exclusive Premiere".
- "Story Of The Year returns with a hit with 'Wolves' - Reviews - Alternative Press". Alternative Press.