Interrobang (Bayside album)

Interrobang is the eighth studio album by American rock band Bayside.[1]

Interrobang
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 4, 2019
GenrePost-hardcore, emo, alternative metal, alternative rock, pop punk, indie rock
Length36:12
LabelHopeless
ProducerCameron Webb
Bayside chronology
Vacancy
(2016)
Interrobang
(2019)
There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive
(2024)

Background

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In September 2018, the group released Acoustic Volume 2, which featured acoustic re-workings of their back catalogue.[2] It was promoted with a two-leg US tour: first leg in November and December, with the second in January and February 2019.[3]

Release

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On August 20, 2019, the band released the single "Prayers".[4] On September 20, Interrobang was announced for release the following month. Alongside this, a music video was released for the title-track,[5] directed by Megan Thompson.[6] The group held a battle-of-the-bands contest where people could vote for locals acts to open for the band on their headlining tour later in the year.[7] On September 27, "Bury Me" was made available for streaming. Interrobang was released on October 4 through Hopeless Records. In November and December, the group embarked on a headlining US tour.[8] "Heaven" was released on 7" vinyl as a Record Store Day 2020 release.[9]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative PressFavorable[1]

The album received favorable reviews from critics.[10][11]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Interrobang"4:24
2."Prayers"3:30
3."Bury me"3:43
4."Tall"3:36
5."Medication"3:05
6."Numb"3:43
7."Heaven"3:47
8."Trouble"3:09
9."Walk It Off"3:48
10."White Flag"3:27
Total length:36:12

References

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  1. ^ a b Pettigrew, Jason (October 4, 2019). "Bayside harness all of their strengths with Interrobang—review". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  2. ^ AltPress (August 16, 2018). "Bayside drop emotional song "It Don't Exist" from upcoming acoustic album—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Casteel, Beth (August 20, 2018). "Bayside announce a full band acoustic tour, to feature a set of reimagined songs". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Darus, Alex (August 20, 2019). "Bayside unleash "Prayers" in heavy, riff-filled single". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Smith-Engelhardt, Joe (September 20, 2019). "Bayside announce Interrobang album along with title track's video". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  6. ^ Hopeless Records (September 20, 2019). Bayside - Interrobang (Official Music Video). Retrieved June 17, 2020 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Goeman, Collin (September 24, 2019). "Bayside want your band to open for their Interrobang tour this fall". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  8. ^ Greenwood, Koltan (September 27, 2019). "Bayside drop blistering single "Bury Me" off upcoming Interrobang". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  9. ^ Dowd, Rachel (June 1, 2020). "This is what's being released for Record Store Day 2020's three-date event". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  10. ^ Punknews.org (4 October 2019). "Bayside - Interrobang". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  11. ^ "Bayside - Interrobang (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
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