The Long Goodbye is the eighth and final studio album from American grunge band Candlebox, released on August 25, 2023.[4] The album was promoted with the single "Punks"—a cautionary song to younger bands about the fickleness of the music industry[5]—and a farewell tour, after which the band will break up,[6][7] with vocalist Kevin Martin citing a lack of support in the music industry and the high costs of touring.[8] The album was rereleased on streaming on July 12, 2024, entitled A Little Longer Goodbye (Tour Edition) ahead of their A Little Longer Goodbye tour which will see them opening for Bush's Loaded: Greatest Hits tour.[9] The rerelease of the album included the three bonus tracks previously found on CD and LP editions as well as two new live recordings.
| The Long Goodbye | ||||
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| Released | August 25, 2023 | |||
| Length | 35:17 (CD, online editions) | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Round Hill Records | |||
| Producer | Don Miggs[1] | |||
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| Singles from The Long Goodbye | ||||
I knew I wanted something that was different than anything we created before. The five of us wrote this record together over two different studio sessions so that's the cohesiveness of it and what we wanted. It's never felt more right.
—Kevin Martin on recording the final Candlebox album.[3]
Reception
editJeremy Lukens of Glide Magazine called this release "a fitting end" to the band's career, with "enough high points to show what made the band hit-makers but also some moments that serve as reminders that the band was never able to replicate the artistic and commercial achievements of the debut album".[10]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Candlebox
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Punks" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "What Do You Need?" (Featuring MONA) | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Elegante" | 3:29 |
| 4. | "I Should Be Happy" | 2:50 |
| 5. | "Nails On a Chalkboard" | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Ugly" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Maze" | 3:34 |
| 8. | "Cellphone Jesus" | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Foxy" | 3:02 |
| 10. | "Hourglass" | 4:08 |
| Total length: | 35:18 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Who You Are" | 3:26 |
| 12. | "We're Running With the Stars" | 3:59 |
| 13. | "Elegante (Live)" (Featuring MONA) | 4:04 |
| 14. | "Cellphone Jesus (Live)" | 3:48 |
| 15. | "Washed Up" | 5:08 |
| Total length: | 55:44 | |
Personnel
editCandlebox
- BJ Kerwin – drums
- Adam Kury – bass guitar
- Kevin Martin – vocals
- Brian Quinn – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Island Styles – guitar
Additional personnel
- Nick Brown – vocals on "What Do You Need" and "Washed Up"
- Nick Lane – engineering
- Don Miggs – production[1]
- Mark Needham – mixing
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "CANDLEBOX Shares 'Punks' Single From Final Album 'The Long Goodbye'". News. Blabbermouth.net. July 14, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Candlebox Premiere New Song "What Do You Need" Featuring Mona's Nick Brown: Stream". New Music Releases. Consequence of Sound. August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob (August 25, 2023). "Kevin Martin Talks Grunge, the End of Candlebox and New LP 'The Long Goodbye'". Features. American Songwriter. ISSN 0896-8993. OCLC 17342741. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (June 8, 2023). "Candlebox Announce Final Studio Album The Long Goodbye". Consequence. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Fragrassi, Selena (October 25, 2023). "Candlebox's Long Goodbye". Features > Altered State. Spin. ISSN 0886-3032. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN On Retirement: 'It's Bittersweet Knowing That I'm Saying Goodbye To This'". News. Blabbermouth.net. August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Daly, Andrew (August 24, 2023). "Kevin Martin of Candlebox: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview". Interviews. Classic Rock History. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Brooks, Dave (November 10, 2023). "Candlebox Frontman Kevin Martin Explains Decision to End Group's 30-Year Run". Rock. Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Candlebox To Release 'A Little Longer Goodbye (Tour Edition)' In July". Blabbermouth.net. May 6, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ Lukens, Jeremy (August 26, 2023). "Candlebox Signs Off With Vibrant 'The Long Goodbye'". News. Glide Magazine. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
External links
edit- The Long Goodbye at Discogs (list of releases)
- The Long Goodbye at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- Review from RIFF Magazine
