Happiness in Self Destruction is the third studio album by American rock band The Plot in You. The album was released on October 16, 2015. It is the band's first and only album released through StaySick after leaving Rise Records.[4][5]
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 16, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2013–2015[1] | |||
Genre | Metalcore | |||
Length | 57:52 | |||
Label | StaySick | |||
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The Plot in You chronology | ||||
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Singles from Happiness in Self Destruction | ||||
Background
editThe album's release was preceded by three singles, "My Old Ways", "Take Me Away", and "Dear Old Friend". A music video for "Take Me Away" was released,[6] as well as a music video for "Time Changes Everything", released in June 2016.[7]
Landon Tewers recorded the album in his home studio over two and a half years.[8] He played every instrument on the album. Producer Josh Schroeder assisted in all post-production, as well as writing the drum tracks.
Critical reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Ghost Cult | 7/10[9] |
It Djents | 9/10[10] |
KillYourStereo | 85/100[11] |
New Fury Media | 7/10[12] |
Pure Grain Audio | 8/10[13] |
Sputnikmusic | [14] |
Ultimate Guitar | 8/10[15] |
Happiness in Self Destruction received generally positive reviews. Sputnikmusic gave the album 3 out of 5, stating "Happiness in Self Destruction is Landon's most mature and intensely personal record yet, and those factors work in its favor. However, it's also self-absorbed, overlong, and lacks cohesion."[14] It Djents gave the album 9 out of 10, stating "The band is giving us fifteen songs of honest and emotional music, that shows a lot of ambition. You can clearly hear and feel the emotions and the love, that was put into this record. There are many interesting details and a lot of things to be discovered, but overall they do have a concept."[10]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Landon Tewers; all music is composed by Landon Tewers
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Hole in the Wall" | 3:01 |
2. | "Dear Old Friend" | 3:59 |
3. | "Take Me Away" | 3:40 |
4. | "Runaway" | 3:28 |
5. | "Pillhead" | 3:55 |
6. | "Better Vibes" | 4:12 |
7. | "My Old Ways" | 3:59 |
8. | "Die Like Your Brothers" | 3:24 |
9. | "Mind Controlled" | 2:54 |
10. | "Time Changes Everything" | 3:53 |
11. | "Living Your Dream" | 2:23 |
12. | "A Song About Myself" | 3:44 |
13. | "Forgive Me" | 4:21 |
14. | "Washed Up" | 3:46 |
15. | "Happiness in Self Destruction" | 7:08 |
Total length: | 57:52 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from AllMusic.[16]
- The Plot in You
- Landon Tewers – vocals, guitars, bass, engineering, production
- Mathis Arnell – drums
- Additional personnel
- Josh Schroeder – mixing, mastering, drum programming, percussion, production[17]
- Josh Childress – design, layout
- Paige Farrow – cover photo, photography
Charts
editChart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[18] | 102 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[19] | 13 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] | 5 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[21] | 12 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[22] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ "The Plot In You announce new album, label". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Happiness in Self Destruction - The Plot in You - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Listen To A New The Plot In You Song". 2 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In Yoy announce departure from Rise Records with new single, "My Old Ways"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ^ "Attila's Fronz signs the Plot In You to his record label". Alternative Press. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ^ "The Plot in You Take Me Away Music Video Release - Tune Scope". www.tunescope.com. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You Releases "Time Changes Everything" Video - Soundfiction". 29 June 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You stream "Happiness In Self Destruction" ahead of release - Soundfiction". 15 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You - Happiness In Self-Destruction - Ghost Cult Magazine". www.ghostcultmag.com. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ a b "REVIEW: The Plot In You - "Happiness In Self Destruction" - It Djents". www.itdjents.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Album Review: The Plot In You - 'Dispose' - Killyourstereo.com". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Review: The Plot In You – "Happiness In Self Destruction"". 18 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ Maneuver, Henry. "The Plot In You - "Happiness in Self Destruction" [Album Review]". puregrainaudio.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Review: The Plot In You - Happiness In Self Destruction - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You: Happiness In Self Destruction Review". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "The Plot in You Happiness in Self Destruction - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "The Plot In You - Happiness In Self Destruction - Josh Schroeder - Music Producer, Engineer, Songwriter". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "The Plot In You Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
External links
edit- Happiness in Self Destruction at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)