In Between (Beartooth song)

"In Between" is a song by American rock band Beartooth. It was released on April 7, 2015, as the third and final single from their debut studio album, Disgusting. The song peaked at number 20 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. "In Between" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in September 2024.

"In Between"
Single by Beartooth
from the album Disgusting
ReleasedApril 7, 2015
Length3:33
Label
Songwriter(s)Caleb Shomo
Producer(s)
Beartooth singles chronology
"The Lines"
(2014)
"In Between"
(2015)
"Aggressive"
(2015)
Music video
"In Between" on YouTube

Composition

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"In Between" was written and produced by Caleb Shomo.[1] John Feldmann also helped produced the track with Shomo.[2]

Release

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On May 30, 2014, Beartooth released "In Between" for streaming as a promotional single, ahead of the release of their debut studio album, Disgusting.[3] It was released as a single on April 7, 2015.[4] The song was serviced for radio airplay on April 28, and had a CD release in the United States and United Kingdom that same year. In March 2022, the song was featured on the deluxe edition of their fourth studio album, Below, titled "In Between (Live From the Journey Below)".[5]

Critical reception

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Ultimate Guitar stated, "the ambiguous uplifter 'In Between' come off as formulaic in the lyrical aspect as they do in the sound aspect."[6] Justin Mabee of HM described track as one of the more "poppier cuts" from Disgusting.[7]

Chart performance

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"In Between" debuted at number 38 on the US Mainstream Rock chart on the week of June 6, 2015.[8] The song peaked at number 20 and lasted 20 weeks on the chart.[9] The song was certified gold in the US in July 2020, by the Recording Industry Association of America.[10] It was also certified gold in Canada in October 2022.[11]

Music video

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The music video for "In Between" premiered on April 7, 2015, and was directed by Drew Russ.[12][13] The video showcases Caleb Shomo alone in a secluded room and the band performing in the mountains. As the video progresses, Shomo is struggling and delves deeper into his own head before his bandmates arrice.[14]

Track listing

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Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."In Between"3:33
UK CD single
No.TitleLength
1."In Between" (radio edit)3:35
US CD single
No.TitleLength
1."In Between" (active rock mix)3:35

Charts

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Chart performance for "In Between"
Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Christian Rock Songs (Billboard)[15] 14
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[16] 20

Certifications

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Certifications for "In Between"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "In Between"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 7, 2015 Digital download [14]
United States April 28, 2015 Active rock [17]
2015 CD [18]
United Kingdom [19]

References

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  1. ^ "Caleb Shomo talks Beartooth video 'Beaten In Lips' (Interview)". Alternative Press. May 13, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Disgusting (booklet). Beartooth. Red Bull Records. 2014.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "Beartooth stream new song, 'In Between'". Alternative Press. May 30, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Beartooth Go In Between". LouderSound. Metal Hammer. April 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Paul Brown (March 18, 2022). "Beartooth Debut Below (Deluxe) with Two New Songs + Alternate Universe Version of 'Skin' & More!". Wall of Sound. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Disgusting Beartooth - Review". Ultimate Guitar. June 16, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Justin Mabee. "Beartooth - Disgusting". HM. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of June 6, 2015". Billboard. June 6, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  9. ^ Kevin Rutherford (June 15, 2016). "Beartooth Claws Way to Top of Alternative Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "American single certifications – Beartooth – In Between". Recording Industry Association of America.
  11. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Beartooth – In Between". Music Canada.
  12. ^ "Beartooth debut "In Between" music video". Alternative Press. April 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  13. ^ Daniel Livschutz (November 4, 2014). "Beartooth "In Between" (Drew Russ, dir.)". Video Static. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  14. ^ a b David Stagg (April 7, 2015). "Watch: Beartooth drops new video for 'In Between'". HM. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  15. ^ "Beartooth Chart History: Christian Rock". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2024.[dead link]
  16. ^ "Beartooth Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "Future Releases - Rock". All Access. Archived from the original on April 24, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "Beartooth – In Between". Discogs. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "Beartooth – In Between". Discogs. Retrieved July 6, 2024.