I Want to Disappear
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| Released | June 21, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Pop-punk | |||
| Length | 28:13 | |||
| Label | Pure Noise | |||
| Producer | Ben Hirschfield, Jon Markson | |||
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I Want to Disappear is the fifth studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far. It was released on June 21, 2024, via Pure Noise Records.[1] It is the band's first album without bassist Kelen Capener, who announced his departure in 2022.
Background
[edit]Ben Hirschfield served as producer, and recording engineer, with assistance from Eric Chesek, Scott Goodrich, and Jeff Citron. The band's drummer, Ryan Torf, did additional engineering on the tracks. Jon Markson mixed the recordings, with assistance from Rich Costey, before the album was mastered by Ted Jensen, and Brian Gardner. The album artwork was created by Nick Dahlen, and Rob Chiarappa assisted with video production.[citation needed]
Release
[edit]The album's first single, "Big Blind", was released on August 4, 2023. It was the band's first song in nearly five years. It was re-recorded and remixed for the album. The second single, "Letterman", was released on March 21, 2024, along with a music video, and the official announcement of the album. The album's third single, "All This Time", was released on May 8, 2024.[2] The album, and a music video for "Watch You Go", were both released simultaneously on June 21, 2024.
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by the Story So Far.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All This Time" | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Watch You Go" | 2:10 |
| 3. | "Letterman" | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Jump the Gun" | 2:35 |
| 5. | "Big Blind" | 2:27 |
| 6. | "Nothing to Say" | 2:56 |
| 7. | "Keep You Around" | 3:50 |
| 8. | "You're Still in My Way" | 2:33 |
| 9. | "White Shores" | 3:11 |
| 10. | "I Want to Disappear" | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 28:13 | |
Personnel
[edit]The Story So Far
- Parker Cannon – lead and backing vocals
- Kevin Geyer – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Will Levy – rhythm guitar
- Ryan Torf – drums, bass, additional rhythm guitar, additional engineering
Production
- Ben Hirschfield – production, engineering, additional engineering
- Jon Markson - production, mixing, engineering, mix engineering, bass
- Eric Chesek – additional engineering
- Scott Goodrich – additional engineering
- Jeff Citron – engineering assistance
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Brian Gardner – mastering
- Rich Costey – mixing
Artwork
- Nick Dahlen – artwork
- Rob Chiarappa – video production assistant
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[3] | 48 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[4] | 162 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 13 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[6] | 51 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 3 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[8] | 1 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 78 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
| US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[11] | 20 |
References
[edit]- ^ Roberts, Rachel (June 21, 2024). "Album review: The Story So Far – I Want To Disappear". Kerrang!.
- ^ Woodworth, Woody (August 8, 2023). "News: The Story So Far Release New Single 'Big Blind'". NewNoiseMagazine.com. New Noise Magazine. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – The Story So Far – I Want to Disappear". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – The Story So Far – I Want to Disappear" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "The Story So Far Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "The Story So Far Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "The Story So Far Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
