Need (3OH!3 album)
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| Released | August 27, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 30:20 | |||
| Label | Photo Finish | |||
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Need is the sixth studio album by American electronic music duo 3OH!3. It was released on August 27, 2021, via Photo Finish Records. The album title is a nod to their second studio album, Want (2008).[2]
Background and recording
[edit]After four years since releasing any new music, Night Sports (2016), the duo returned releasing "Lonely Machines" in 2020.[3] During those four years, Nathaniel Motte and Sean Foreman spent time writing and producing for other artists.[4] They returned to Boulder, Colorado, and wrote and recorded the album prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] During the making of the album, they re-signed with Photo Finish Records, who distributed the album when it was released.[4] Describing the album, Foreman stated, "it fits into something that you'd hear on Want. It would be like the Want lost track, but it's like a modernized version of what we do with that."[4] The duo collaborated with 100 gecs, Bert McCracken and Shawn Crahan on the album. They approached Crahan of Slipknot, where he was attending their concert in Iowa with his daughter Gabrielle, who was a fan of 3OH!3. Crahan played drums on the track in honor of his daughter, who passed away in 2019.[6] During the writing of "I'm So Sad", they reached out to Laura Les, after they were asked by co-writer Benny Blanco if they had heard 100 gecs' music before.[2] They were featured on the song "Lonely Machines".[7] 3OH!3 worked with Bert McCracken through their manager Gabe Apodaca on the track "Vampire's Diet" during the pandemic, sending him the track in late 2020.[1]
Composition
[edit]The lead track "Last Breath" was written in early 2020.[6] Lyrically, the song touches on the topic of getting older and how the duo has progressed in their careers, while maintaining "that mentality of being dynamic, funny, and a bit wacko."[1] The third track "Mayne on a Leash" features a Beastie Boys and Eazy-E-influenced style of rapping.[1] The fifth track "Mi Casa" is a song about having fun at a house party and features a saxophone on the song.[1] The seventh track "Skid Marks" is described as a stripped-down slow ballad,[8] while the final track "Lonely Machines" is described as an EDM track.[9] Collaborating with Bert McCracken on "Vampire's Diet", McCracken drew inspiration on his verse from a book he was reading at the time and recorded his parts at his home in Australia.[1]
Release
[edit]"Lonely Machines" was released on November 13, 2020, as the lead single from Need. The song features 100 gecs and a music video was released that same day.[10] "I'm So Sad" premiered on KTCL-FM radio on January 21, 2021, and was released as the album's second single the following day.[11] On March 3, 2021, the duo released the album's third single "Last Breath", and features CLOWN of Slipknot on drums.[12] The fourth and final single from the album, "Vampire's Diet" was released on June 25, 2021, featuring Bert McCracken of The Used.[13] On August 27, 2021, their highly anticipated sixth album was officially released.[14][15]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, expect where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Last Breath" | 2:12 | |
| 2. | "I'm So Sad" | 3:15 | |
| 3. | "Mayne on a Leash" | 3:31 | |
| 4. | "F.B.D" (Interlude) | 0:26 | |
| 5. | "Mi Casa" | 3:34 | |
| 6. | "Pound Town" |
| 3:02 |
| 7. | "Skid Marks" |
| 3:53 |
| 8. | "ABCs" | 2:11 | |
| 9. | "Vampire's Diet" (featuring Bert McCracken) |
| 2:29 |
| 10. | "Taco Tuesday" | 3:14 | |
| 11. | "Lonely Machines" (featuring 100 gecs) |
| 2:28 |
| Total length: | 30:20 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Credits for Need adapted from AllMusic.[16]
3OH!3
- Sean Foreman – composer, lyricist, producer, mixing, mastering, engineering
- Nathaniel Motte – composer, lyricist, producer, mixing, mastering, engineering
Additional musicians
- CLOWN – drums (track 1)
- Bert McCracken – featured artist
- 100 gecs – featured artist, producer (track 11)
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | August 27, 2021 | Photo Finish | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Jason Brow (September 3, 2021). "3OH!3 Revels In 'Making Music For The Fun Of It' While Discussing Every Song On New Album 'Need'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Logan White (February 11, 2021). "Interview: 3OH!3 discuss 100 Gecs, 'I'M SO SAD,' and the new album". Substream Magazine. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Rachel Dowd (November 13, 2020). "Hear 3OH!3 return to the 'WANT' era in new single 'LONELY MACHINES'". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c Alex Darus (November 23, 2020). "Here's how 3OH!3 grew as artists after 'WANT' for their comeback". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Rachel Dowd (November 9, 2020). "See how 3OH!3 returned to their roots with first new music in four years". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Kyle Harris (March 3, 2021). "Celebrate 303 Day With 3OH!3". Westword. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ James Rettig (November 13, 2020). "3OH!3 Are Back, With 100 Gecs". Stereogum. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Sydney Gore (March 10, 2021). "3OH!3 Is Ready To Enter Our Woke New World". Bustle. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ "3OH!3 Return With New Single 'Lonely Machines'". Wall of Sound. November 13, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Noah Yoo (November 13, 2020). "100 gecs Join 3OH!3 for New Song 'LONELY MACHINES': Watch the Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Logan White (January 22, 2021). "3OH!3 continue comeback with new single, 'I'M SO SAD'". Substream Magazine. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Paul Brown (March 3, 2021). "3OH!3 Drop New Song 'Last Breath' feat. Slipknot's Clown!". Wall of Sound. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Steffanee Wang (June 24, 2021). "3OH!3 & The Used's Bret McCracken Join Forces on 'Vampire's Diet'". Nylon. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond". Alternative Press. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim Hirsch (September 4, 2021). "3OH!3 releases new album 'NEED' and celebrates the release with a gig in LA". Ick Magazine. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Need - 3OH!3 Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 7, 2024.