Hard Feelings is the sixth studio album by American metalcore band Blessthefall. The album was released on March 23, 2018, through Rise Records. It was produced by Tyler Smyth and the band themselves.[4][5] It is their first album to be released after the band signed to Rise Records in 2018. It is also the last album to feature the band's founding drummer Matt Traynor before he left the band in August 2018.

Hard Feelings
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)
Genre
Length37:46
LabelRise
Producer
Blessthefall chronology
To Those Left Behind
(2015)
Hard Feelings
(2018)
Singles from Hard Feelings
  1. "Melodramatic"
    Released: January 29, 2018[1]
  2. "Wishful Sinking"
    Released: February 14, 2018[2]
  3. "Cutthroat"
    Released: March 16, 2018[3]

Background and promotion

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On January 26, 2018, they announced they have signed a new record deal with Rise Records.[6] In the same month, the ensemble published a music video for "Melodramatic",[7] with a video for "Wishful Sinking" broadcast the month following.[8]

In early 2018, the group toured with Of Mice & Men, Cane Hill, MCSW and Fire from the Gods.[9]

Track listing

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All music and lyrics written and performed by Blessthefall.[10]

No.TitleLength
1."Wishful Sinking"4:27
2."Find Yourself"3:57
3."Melodramatic"3:01
4."Feeling Low"3:34
5."Cutthroat"3:18
6."I'm Over Being Under(rated)"3:35
7."Sleepless in Phoenix"3:45
8."Keep Me Close"4:47
9."Sakura Blues"3:41
10."Welcome Home"3:41
Total length:37:46

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[11] 8
US Billboard 200[12] 54
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[13] 5

References

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  1. ^ "Blessthefall announce new album, release music video for "Melodramatic"". Alternative Press. January 29, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Blessthefall blend old-school vibes and fresh new sound on new song "Wishful Sinking"". Alternative Press. February 14, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  3. ^ "Blessthefall unleash massive new song "Cutthroat"—listen". Alternative Press. March 16, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "Here Are 8 Things You Need To Know About Blessthefall's New Album – News – Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Archived from the original on March 1, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  5. ^ "BLESSTHEFALL Signs With RISE RECORDS; 'Hard Feelings' Album Due In March". Blabbermouth.net. January 29, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  6. ^ "2017 Vans Warped Tour lineup: Gwar, Blessthefall, Memphis May Fire, more". Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "Blessthefall Set March Release For New Album "Hard Feelings", Debut "Melodramatic" Music Video - Theprp.com". theprp.com. January 29, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  8. ^ "VIDEO: blessthefall – Wishful Sinking". Dead Press. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  9. ^ "Blessthefall announce new album, release music video for "Melodramatic" – News". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  10. ^ "KNAC.COM – News – BLESSTHEFALL Have No 'Hard Feelings' With New LP". knac.com. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  11. ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 2, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  12. ^ "Blessthefall Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  13. ^ "Blessthefall Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2018.