Swan Song is the fifth studio album by American rock band The Plot in You. The album was released on September 17, 2021, through Fearless Records. It was produced by Landon Tewers and Drew Fulk.[2][3]
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| Released | September 17, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | November 2019 – May 2021 | |||
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| Length | 35:17 | |||
| Label | Fearless | |||
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Background and promotion
editOn November 5, 2019, Landon Tewers announced on Instagram that he is working on new material for the band and his side project Ai640. It wouldn't be until the beginning of April 2020 that Tewers would go on to update the album's progress going on to state that: "...we're a little over half way done tracking the new plot record and I'm really excited to get another record out. The new shit is truly unlike anything we've ever done..". In May 2021, Tewers officially announced the album is completed.[4][5]
On July 29, the band officially released the new lead single "Face Me" along with its music video. At the same time, the band revealed the album itself, the album cover, the track list, and release date.[6][7][8] To promote the album, the band also announced that they will support Silverstein's rescheduled 20th anniversary tour along with Can't Swim in November 2021.[9][10][11] On August 19, the band unveiled the second single "Enemy".[12][13] On September 9, one week before the album release, the band released the third single "Paradigm" and its corresponding music video.[14][15]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 8/10[16] |
| Rock 'N' Load | 9/10[17] |
| Wall of Sound | 8/10[1] |
The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Distorted Sound scored the album 8 out of 10 and said: "With Swan Song, THE PLOT IN YOU have laid their souls bare and offered us access to the most honest and intimate parts of themselves. Perhaps it is simply their way of cleansing themselves, or them taking the opportunity to reassure us as the listener – and themselves – that life gets better when things are bleak. It doesn't really matter. The record is harrowing and beautiful in equal measure, and one of the most important learning experiences this year will offer."[16] Rock 'N' Load praised the album saying, "Swan Song is less of an album and more a therapeutic release of emotion that ends on a feeling of enlightenment. With incredible musicianship throughout, as well as hard hitting, raw lyrics that cut to bone, this album is everything fans of The Plot In You would have come to expect of the group, while still sounding fresh and refined."[17] Wall of Sound gave the album 8/10 and saying: "In this closing moment, though, Landon is 'freed' from all of that negative bullshit. Like a message in a bottle hurled into the sea or, a paper of confessions burnt up by the fire, this was a purge. Thankfully, The Plot In You haven't purged their passion or creativity. On Swan Song, it's over-flowing."[1]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Landon Tewers; all music is composed by The Plot in You
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Letters to a Dead Friend" | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Fall Again" | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Face Me" | 3:28 |
| 4. | "Too Far Gone" | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Paradigm" | 3:20 |
| 6. | "Both to Blame" | 3:54 |
| 7. | "Too Heavy" | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Enemy" | 3:40 |
| 9. | "Whole Without Me" | 2:52 |
| 10. | "Freed" | 3:21 |
| Total length: | 35:17 | |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Discogs.[19]
The Plot in You
- Landon Tewers – vocals, keyboards, programming, guitars, engineering, mixing, production, recording
- Josh Childress – guitars
- Ethan Yoder – bass
- Michael Cooper – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Alex Ohagan – strings
Additional personnel
- Drew Fulk – production, recording
- Alex Ohagan – additional production
- Mike Kalajian – engineering, mastering
- Anna Mrzyglocki – project management
- Richard Fernandes – management
- Marco Walzel and Eric Powell – booking
- Cody Demavivas – A&R
- Florian Mihr – art direction, design
- Rowan Daly – photography
- Levi Seitz – lacquer cut
- Brooke Lorraine and Will Hackney – album cover models
References
edit- ^ a b c Sievers, Alex (September 14, 2021). "The Plot In You – Swan Song (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You's New Album "Swan Song" Due In September, "Face Me" Music Video Debuts". ThePRP. July 29, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You announce new album 'Swan Song'". Distorted Sound. July 29, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "NEWS: The Plot In You finish fifth album!". Dead Press!. May 17, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You Finishing Up New Album". ThePRP. May 17, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You Announce New Album Swan Song + New Song 'Face Me'". Wall of Sound. July 29, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "NEWS: The Plot In You confirm fifth album, 'Swan Song'!". Dead Press!. July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You Have Announced The Details Of Their New Album 'Swan Song'". Rock Sound. July 29, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Silverstein Announce Rescheduled 20th Anniversary Tour With The Plot In You & Can't Swim". ThePRP. June 21, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Silverstein Have Announced Their Rescheduled 20th Anniversary Tour Dates". Rock Sound. March 18, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Silverstein reschedule 20th anniversary North American tour". Alternative Press. March 17, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You Debut New Song 'Enemy'". ThePRP. August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot in You Bring On Raw Emotion on New Single 'Enemy'". Wall of Sound. August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You Debut "Paradigm" Music Video". ThePRP. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot In You share new song and video". Lambgoat. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Fella, Daniel (September 17, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Swan Song – The Plot In You". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Plot In You // Swan Song // Album Review". Rock 'N' Load. September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ "Swan Song by The Plot in You". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The Plot in You Swan Song". Discogs. Retrieved January 12, 2023.