Complete Collapse
Complete Collapse is the seventh studio album by American rock band Sleeping with Sirens. It was released on October 14, 2022, by Sumerian Records. It serves as a follow-up to their sixth studio album, How It Feels to Be Lost (2019). It is their first album to feature drummer Matty Best of Tonight Alive who replaced longtime drummer Gabe Barham. It is also their final album to feature longtime guitarist Jack Fowler, who departed the band early before the album's release. The album also features guest appearances from Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, Charlotte Sands, Royal & the Serpent, and Dorothy.
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| Released | October 14, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–21 | |||
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| Length | 41:13 | |||
| Label | Sumerian | |||
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Complete Collapse is the seventh studio album by American rock band Sleeping with Sirens. It was released on October 14, 2022, by Sumerian Records. It serves as a follow-up to their sixth studio album, How It Feels to Be Lost (2019). It is their first album to feature drummer Matty Best of Tonight Alive who replaced longtime drummer Gabe Barham. It is also their final album to feature longtime guitarist Jack Fowler, who departed the band early before the album's release.[5] The album also features guest appearances from Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, Charlotte Sands, Royal & the Serpent, and Dorothy.[6]
Promotion
[edit]On June 2, 2021, Sleeping with Sirens released the song "Bloody Knuckles" as the lead single of the then-untitled album.[7] A second single, "Crosses", which features Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, was released on June 22, 2022, simultaneously with the album's announcement,[8] followed by the releases of two promotional singles "Let You Down" featuring Charlotte Sands, and "Ctrl + Alt + Del" on August 11, 2022.[9] The single "Complete Collapse" was released on September 14, 2022, alongside an accompanying music video.[10] On September 29, 2023, the band released the deluxe version of the album, which featured four acoustic tracks and a bonus song, "Don't Let The Party Die".[11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tyrants" |
| 3:25 |
| 2. | "Complete Collapse" |
| 3:12 |
| 3. | "Crosses" (featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath) |
| 3:29 |
| 4. | "Family Tree" |
| 4:13 |
| 5. | "Let You Down" (featuring Charlotte Sands) |
| 3:25 |
| 6. | "Be Happy" (featuring Royal & the Serpent) |
| 3:18 |
| 7. | "Us" (featuring Dorothy) |
| 3:44 |
| 8. | "Ctrl + Alt + Del" |
| 3:05 |
| 9. | "Bloody Knuckles" |
| 3:27 |
| 10. | "Mr. Nice Guy" |
| 2:59 |
| 11. | "Apathetic" |
| 3:27 |
| 12. | "Grave" |
| 3:23 |
| Total length: | 41:13 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Complete Collapse" (Acoustic) |
| 3:04 |
| 14. | "Let You Down" (Acoustic) |
| 3:03 |
| 15. | "Us" (Acoustic) |
| 4:25 |
| 16. | "Be Happy" (Acoustic) |
| 2:42 |
| 17. | "Don't Let the Party Die" |
| 2:46 |
| Total length: | 57:15 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Sleeping with Sirens
- Kellin Quinn – lead vocals
- Nick Martin – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Jack Fowler – lead guitar, programming
- Justin Hills – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Matty Best – drums, percussion
Additional Personnel
- Spencer Chamberlain – vocals (on "Crosses")
- Charlotte Sands – vocals (on "Let You Down")
- Royal & the Serpent – vocals (on "Be Happy")
- Dorothy – vocals (on "Us")
Production
- Producer – Andrew Marcus Baylis, Zakk Cervini
- Programming – Randy Slaugh
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[12] | 25 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[13] | 53 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Sleeping with Sirens – Complete Collapse". October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ a b Music Matters Media
- ^ "Complete Collapse".
- ^ Duffy, Taylor (October 14, 2022). "Album Review: Sleeping with Sirens - Complete Collapse". Square One Magazine. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Guitarist Jack Fowler Steps Down From Sleeping With Sirens: "I've Decided That It Is Time For The Next Chapter In My Life"". ThePRP. July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ lilijeanberry (October 19, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens – Complete Collapse (Album Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (June 2, 2021). "Sleeping With Sirens' New Song 'Bloody Knuckles' Is a Pop-Enthused Banger". Loudwire. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Carter, Emily (June 22, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens return with new single Crosses from upcoming album Complete Collapse". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Carter, Emily (August 11, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens and Charlotte Sands team up for new single, Let You Down". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Rogers, Jack (September 14, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens Release Title Track Of New Album 'Complete Collapse'". Rock Sound. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ wookubus (September 21, 2023). "Sleeping With Sirens Announce Deluxe Edition Of "Complete Collapse"". Theprp.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 21/10/2022 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- ^ "Sleeping with Sirens Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
