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Where Do We Go from Here? (Asking Alexandria album)

Where Do We Go from Here? is the eighth studio album by English rock band Asking Alexandria. The album was released on 25 August 2023 through Better Noise Music and was produced by Matt Good.[6][7][8] It is the last album to feature the band's founding lead guitarist Ben Bruce before he left the band in January 2024.[9][10]

Where Do We Go from Here?
Studio album by
Asking Alexandria
Released25 August 2023 (2023-08-25)
Genre
Length39:28
LabelBetter Noise
ProducerMatt Good
Asking Alexandria chronology
See What's on the Inside
(2021) 		Where Do We Go from Here?
(2023)
Singles from Where Do We Go from Here?
  1. "Dark Void"
    Released: 12 May 2023[3]
  2. "Psycho"
    Released: 16 June 2023[4]
  3. "Bad Blood"
    Released: 16 June 2023[5]

Background and promotion

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On 29 April 2023, Asking Alexandria released a video teaser for their new song "Dark Void", available on 12 May.[11] On that day, the band officially unveiled the single and its corresponding music video.[12][13][14] On 12 June, they revealed the album's title.[15]

On 16 June, the band premiered two singles "Psycho" and "Bad Blood" along with an accompanying music video for "Psycho".[16] On 7 July, they officially published the release date, album cover and track list.[17] The music video for "Let Go" was released 25 August 2023, coinciding with the album release.[18]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net8/10[1]
Kerrang!     [19]
Metal Hammer     [20]
Metal.de7/10[2]
Wall of Sound6.5/10[21]

The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Anne Erickson from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 8 out of 10 and said: "It's difficult to say where Where Do We Go from Here? fits in Asking Alexandria's discography, as it's one of the more dynamic records in their collection. The core of the album is still melodic metalcore, but it's certainly one of their heavier offerings, hinting at a heavier direction for the band."[1] Kerrang! gave the album 4 out of 5 and stated: " As usual, this album isn't entirely what fans will be expecting, and also as usual, it'll be more than worth the time for each and every one of them."[19]

Metal Hammer gave the album a positive review and stated: "Asking Alexandria stress that they worked hard to incorporate parts of many prior albums here, and in doing so they've produced some chart-worthy anthemic stadium rock songs. Where Do We Go From Here? also achieves something fans have craved for a long time: glimpses of the heaviness that made this inherently emotional band so beloved in the first place, albeit doused with some hefty doses of modern electronic influences."[20] Wall of Sound scored the album 6.5/10 and wrote: "Asking Alexandria's musical evolution continues on Where Do We Go from Here?. They have embraced both their past and present musical inclinations, showcasing a band maturing while reembracing some of their core roots. Will the 'core' parts be enough to re-engage lost fans? While I personally would only add a few of the tracks to my playlists, that's more than I would have from the last two albums."[21]

Track listing

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Where Do We Go from Here? track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Bad Blood"3:30
2."Things Could Be Different"3:35
3."Let Go"4:13
4."Psycho"3:56
5."Dark Void"3:52
6."Nothing Left"4:27
7."Feel"3:32
8."Let the Dead Take Me"3:44
9."Kill It with Fire"1:06
10."Holding on to Something More"3:24
11."Where Do We Go from Here?"4:09
Total length:39:28

Personnel

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Asking Alexandria

  • Danny Worsnop – lead vocals, additional guitar
  • Ben Bruce – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Cameron Liddell – rhythm guitar
  • Sam Bettley – bass
  • James Cassells – drums

Additional personnel

  • Grace Grundy – additional vocals on "Let Go"
  • Paul Bartolome – Bane from Batman screams
  • Matt Good – production, mixing
  • Howie Weinberg and Will Borza – mastering

Charts

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Chart performance for Where Do We Go from Here?
Chart (2023) Peak
position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[22] 79
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[23] 26
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[24] 17
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[25] 5

References

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  1. ^ a b c Erickson, Anne (24 August 2023). "ASKING ALEXANDRIA Where Do We Go from Here?". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b Kleemann, Jannik (18 August 2023). "Asking Alexandria - Where Do We Go From Here?". Metal.de. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Asking Alexandria Debut Music Video For Their New Single "Dark Void"". ThePRP. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Asking Alexandria Debut New Tracks "Psycho" & "Bad Blood"". ThePRP. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  5. ^ "ASKING ALEXANDRIA RELEASE FIRST OFFICIAL RADIO SINGLE "PSYCHO" ALONG WITH BONUS SECOND TRACK "BAD BLOOD"". Rock 'N' Load. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  6. ^ "ASKING ALEXANDRIA Reveals 'Where Do We Go From Here?' Album Details". Blabbermouth.net. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Asking Alexandria announce new album 'Where Do We Go From Here?'". Distorted Sound. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Asking Alexandria Announce New Album 'Where Do We Go From Here?'". Rock Sound. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Founding ASKING ALEXANDRIA Guitarist BEN BRUCE Leaves The Band". Metal Injection. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Asking Alexandria Founder Ben Bruce Announces Exit From Band in New Statement". Loudwire. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Asking Alexandria Share Tease Of Their New Single "Dark Void"". ThePRP. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  12. ^ Childers, Chad (12 May 2023). "Asking Alexandria Drop Anthemic First New Song 'Dark Void' From Upcoming Fall 2023 Album". Loudwire. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  13. ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (12 May 2023). "Asking Alexandria Return With New Single 'Dark Void'". Rock Sound. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  14. ^ Aarons, Ricky (12 May 2023). "Asking Alexandria Weave Up Rock-Ballad-Breakdown-Lovechild 'Dark Void'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Asking Alexandria Reveal New Album Title". ThePRP. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  16. ^ "ASKING ALEXANDRIA Releases Two New Songs, 'Psycho' And 'Bad Blood'". Blabbermouth.net. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Asking Alexandria details new 'Where Do We Go from Here?' album". ABC Audio. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  18. ^ "Asking Alexandria Release "Let Go" Music Video". ThePRP. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  19. ^ a b Beebee, Steve (24 August 2023). "Album review: Asking Alexandria – Where Do We Go From Here?". Kerrang!. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  20. ^ a b Young, Nik (25 August 2023). "Where Do We Go From Here? is a perfect encapsulation of Asking Alexandria's fascinating journey so far...apart from the bits that sound like Maroon 5". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  21. ^ a b "Asking Alexandria – Where Do We Go From Here? (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  22. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Asking Alexandria – Where Do We Go from Here?" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  23. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  24. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  25. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
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