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Elsewhere (Set It Off album)

Elsewhere is the fifth studio album by American band Set It Off. The album was released on March 11, 2022, by record label Fearless Records, being their last album released under this label before going independent in 2023.[3] It is also the band's first album after the departure of Dan Clermont, and as a three-piece group.[4]

Elsewhere
Studio album by
Set It Off
ReleasedMarch 11, 2022 (2022-03-11)
Genre
Length48:10
LabelFearless
Producer
Set It Off chronology
Midnight
(2019) 		Elsewhere
(2022)
Singles from Elsewhere
  1. "Skeleton"
    Released: October 29, 2021
  2. "Projector"
    Released: January 21, 2022
  3. "Who's in Control"
    Released: February 18, 2022
  4. "Why Do I"
    Released: April 26, 2022
  5. "Dangerous"
    Released: November 4, 2022

Promotion and release

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The first single of the album before its announcement was "Skeleton" on October 29, 2021, which was accompanied with a music video.[5] The second single, "Projector", was released on January 21, 2022, along with a music video. That same day, the band announced the official album's track listing and cover art.[6] The third single of the album, "Who's in Control", was released on February 18.[7] The fourth single of the album, "Why Do I", was released on April 26, with a music video.[8] The fifth and last single of the album, "Dangerous", was released on November 4, with a music video.[9]

The band announced the "Welcome to Elsewhere tour" to promote the album in United States with special guests Stand Atlantic, As It Is and No Love for the Middle Child. The tour will take place on January and February 2022.[10] In July, they announced the "Welcome to Elsewhere tour Part 2", hitting the road with Oximorrons, Rain City Drive, Concrete Castles and Weathers.[11]

They also announced a European tour with supporters Weathers, Cemetery Sun and Lizzy Farrall.[12]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Kerrang!3/5[2]
Distorted Sound7/10[13]
DIY     [14]
Wall of Sound8,5/10[1]

The album received mixed reviews from critics. Aliya Chaudhry from Kerrang! wrote "This fifth album sees the band experimenting even more and wearing their varied influences on their sleeves, whether it's R&B, hip-hop or 2000s pop."[2] Izzi Sheldon of Distorted Sound stated "There could have been more range in this album, but the songs themselves are all enjoyable and include fun elements such as the wind and string instruments and the rap sections."[13] In a more negative review, Alisdair Grace of DIY stated that the album "feels like you're stuck on the spinning teacups at the local circus."[14]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Cody Carson

"Elsewhere" track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Skeleton"Bruce Wiegner3:23
2."Projector"Mike Green3:12
3."Cut Off"
3:07
4."Loose Cannon"Brandon Paddock2:47
5."Why Do I"Paddock2:35
6."As Good as It Gets"Wiegner2:57
7."Who's in Control"
  • Green
  • Hartikainen
3:05
8."Taste of the Good Life"
  • Green
  • Hartikainen
3:26
9."Why Not Me"
  • Green
  • Wiegnier
2:37
10."Dangerous"Jordan Witzigreuter[15]2:04
11."Cordial"
  • Green
  • Hartikainen
3:06
12."The Magic 8"
  • Green
  • Hartikainen
3:04
13."Playing with Bad Luck"Wiegner2:58
14."Peekaboo"Green2:51
15."Catch a Break"Green3:06
16."Better Than This"Paddock3:45
Total length:48:10

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Allmusic[16]

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads Chart[17] 80
UK Albums Sales Chart[18] 82
UK Physical Albums Chart[19] 96
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[20] 88

References

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  1. ^ a b walladmin (March 10, 2022). "Set It Off – Elsewhere (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Aliya Chaudhry (8 March 2022). "Album review: Set It Off – Elsewhere". Kerrang!. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ^ Glenn van den Bosch (2023-03-24). "SET IT OFF RELEASE FIRST SINGLE 'PUNCHING BAG' AS INDEPENDENT BAND". Strife Mag. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  4. ^ "Set It Off guitarist Dan Clermont exits band after five-month hiatus". Alternative press. 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  5. ^ Jack Rogers. "Set It Off release a new track". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on 2021-11-25. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  6. ^ Weaver, James (2022-01-22). "Set It Off announce new album 'Elsewhere'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  7. ^ Weaver, James (2022-02-18). "Set It Off release new song 'Who's In Control'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  8. ^ Rogers, Jack (April 26, 2022). "WATCH: SET IT OFF FIGHT IT OUT IN THE CRAZY VIDEO FOR 'WHY DO I'". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Rogers, Jack (November 7, 2022). "Watch Set It Off's Brilliantly Bizarre Video For 'Dangerous'". Rock Sound. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "Welcome to Elsewhere tour". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  11. ^ "Set It Off Announce Welcome to Elsewhere Tour Part 2". Live In Limbo. 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  12. ^ Weaver, James (2022-03-26). "Set It Off announce European tour". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  13. ^ a b Izzy Sheldon (9 March 2022). "ALBUM REVIEW: Elsewhere- Set It Off". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  14. ^ a b Alisdair Grice. "Album Review SET IT OFF - ELSEWHERE". DIY. Archived from the original on 2022-03-09. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Jordan Witzigreuter is a songwriter". artists.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  16. ^ "Elsewhere - Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  17. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  18. ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  19. ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  20. ^ "Set It Off Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
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