Plain White T's is the ninth studio album by American rock band Plain White T's. It was released on November 17, 2023, through Fearless Records
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| Released | November 17, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Length | 40:05 | |||
| Label | Fearless | |||
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Background
editThe album was announced in September 2023.[3]
Release and promotion
editThe album was released on November 17, 2023, by Fearless Records. The band will promote the album on 19-city North American headlining tour from January 23–February 18, 2024.[4]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth | 7.5/10[5] |
| Distorted Sound Magazine | 6/10[6] |
| Kerrang! | 3/5[7] |
James Hickie of Kerrang! magazine gave the album 3 out of 5 stars and said, "It's the sound of a band returning to the sound that made them famous, with all the overly earnest hallmarks in place, but little else to reflect what its creators have learned, musically and emotionally, in the intervening years since they broke big. It's something of a return to form then, a little on the regressive side too."[7] Distorted Sound's Katie Bird has mixed reviews of the album saying, "Whilst there are songs that are staples of what they've always done, such as the sing-along chorus of Would You Even or the acoustic love song You Plus Me, the band also try new things." like with Fire Up. Then there were some "pitfalls" during the middle of album but the album's pacing picks back up starting with Happy. Lastly she writes, "Overall, this a flawed but enjoyable album,"[6] Anne Erickson of Blabbermouth.net wrote, "The strongest aspect of this new PLAIN WHITE T's album is the band's continued strength in songwriting and ability to relate to the listener. The lyrics of these songs really tell a story, often of love or, on the contrary, heartbreak, which is always a relatable theme. For those who appreciate a good story, this new album is a winner."[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Young Tonight" | Tom Higgenson |
| 3:03 |
| 2. | "Would You Even" |
| Hiser | 2:49 |
| 3. | "You Plus Me" |
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| 3:12 |
| 4. | "Fired Up" |
| Jones | 2:49 |
| 5. | "A Little Less Alone" | Higgenson | Eric Palmquist | 2:45 |
| 6. | "L-O-V-E" |
| Jones | 2:45 |
| 7. | "Someone's Out There Waiting for You" | Higgenson |
| 3:28 |
| 8. | "Girl From Pasadena" |
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| 3:18 |
| 9. | "Happy" |
| Jones | 2:42 |
| 10. | "Red Flags" |
| Hwang | 3:39 |
| 11. | "Love Keeps Growing" | Higgenson | Jones | 3:25 |
| 12. | "Feeling (More Like) Myself" |
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| 2:52 |
| 13. | "Spaghetti Tattoo" |
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| 3:12 |
| Total length: | 40:05 | |||
Personnel
editVocals
- Tom Higgenson – lead vocals
- Plain White T's – primary artist
Production
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References
edit- ^ "Plain White T's release new single 'Spaghetti Tattoo'". Rock Sound. February 13, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Coward, Teddy (May 24, 2023). "Plain White T's Release Optimistic New Track 'Happy'". Rock Sound. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Coward, Teddy. "Plain White T's Announce Self-Titled Album Via New 'Red Flags'". Rock Sound. September 12, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ "Plain White T's Announce 2024 Headline Tour Dates & The Release Of Their Self-Titled Album". Sonic Perspective. November 11, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Erickson, Anne. "Plain White T's". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Bird, Katie (November 20, 2023). "Album Review: Plain White T's – Plain White T's". Distorted Sound. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Hickie, James (November 15, 2023). "Album review: Plain White T's – Plain White T's". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 4, 2024.