Love Is Dead and We Killed Her

Love Is Dead and We Killed Her is the second and final studio album by American pop punk band Doll Skin.[3] It is the band's third recorded release, following 2015's In Your Face EP and their debut studio album Manic Pixie Dream Girl in 2017. The album was released on June 28, 2019.[4] The first single from the album, "Mark My Words", was released on April 23, 2019.

Love Is Dead and We Killed Her
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 28, 2019
Genre
Length37:57
LabelHopeless Records
Producer
  • Will McCoy
  • Mike Green
Doll Skin chronology
Manic Pixie Dream Girl
(2017)
Love Is Dead and We Killed Her
(2019)
Singles from Love Is Dead and We Killed Her
  1. "Mark My Words"
    Released: April 23, 2019
  2. "Empty House"
    Released: May 22, 2019
  3. "Outta My Mind"
    Released: June 24, 2019
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Kerrang[1]
The Soundboard6/10[2]

In December 2019, Billboard ranked "Mark My Words" at #14 on their list of 'The 25 Best Rock & Alternative Songs of 2019'[5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Doll Skin and Will McCoy except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Don't Cross My Path" 3:22
2."Love Is Dead and We Killed Her"Doll Skin, McCoy, Mike Green3:07
3."Mark My Words"Doll Skin, Green3:27
4."No Fear" 3:54
5."Outta My Mind" 3:23
6."Ink Stains" 3:03
7."Nasty Man" 3:29
8."Your Idols Are Dying" 3:22
9."Empty House"Doll Skin, McCoy, Matt Good3:28
10."When They Show Their Teeth"Doll Skin3:08
11."Homesick"Doll Skin, McCoy, Green4:14
Total length:37:57

Personnel

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Band

  • Syd Dolezal – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Alex Snowden – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Nicole Rich – bass, backing vocals
  • Meghan Herring – drums, backing vocals

Technical Personnel

  • Will McCoy – production, mixing
  • Mike Green – executive producer
  • Alan Douches – mastering
  • Cath Connell – artwork and layout

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[6] 10
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 35
US Rock Album Sales (Billboard)[8] 39
US Alternative Album Sales (Billboard)[9] 19

References

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  1. ^ Mackinnon, James. "Kerrang! album review". Kerrang!. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. ^ Nuttall, Luke (26 June 2019). "The Soundboard album review". The Soundboard. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Love is Dead and We Killed Her by Doll Skin". 28 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Doll Skin's Joyful Pop Punk is the Future".
  5. ^ "The 25 Best Rock & Alternative Songs of 2019". Billboard.com. Billboard. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Independent Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013.
  8. ^ "Rock Albums Sales". Billboard.
  9. ^ "Alternative Album Sales". Billboard.