Is Survived By
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| Studio album by Touché Amoré | ||||
| Released | September 24, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore, screamo, emo | |||
| Length | 29:05 | |||
| Label | Deathwish (DW151) | |||
| Producer | Brad Wood | |||
| Touché Amoré chronology | ||||
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Is Survived By is the third studio album by American post-hardcore band Touché Amoré. The album was released on September 24, 2013 through Deathwish.[1] The full track listing and artwork was revealed on July 17, 2013.[2] The album's first single, "Just Exist", was released on July 30, 2013.[3]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (87/100)[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [5] |
| Absolute Punk | 98%[6] |
| Alternative Press | [7] |
| The A.V. Club | A-[8] |
| Exclaim! | [9] |
| Pitchfork Media | 8.0/10[10] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4.1/5.0[11] |
Writing for Alternative Press, Scott Heisel wrote that "Is Survived By feels claustrophobic in the best way possible", and that "These breakdowns aren't musical; they're psychological."[7]
Track listing
- "Just Exist" – 2:17
- "To Write Content" – 2:57
- "Praise / Love" – 1:01
- "Anyone / Anything" – 2:39
- "DNA" – 2:08
- "Harbor" – 3:04
- "Kerosene" – 1:42
- "Blue Angels" – 1:31
- "Social Caterpillar" – 3:03
- "Non Fiction" – 3:05
- "Steps" – 2:38
- "Is Survived By" – 3:30
Personnel
Is Survived By personnel adapted from liner notes.[12]
Touché Amoré
- Elliot Babin – drums, piano
- Jeremy Bolm – vocals
- Tyler Kirby – bass, vocals
- Nick Steinhardt – guitar
- Clayton Stevens – guitar
Guest musicians
- Julia Blake (Vow) – additional vocals on "Blue Angels"
- Jon Simmons (Balance and Composure) – additional vocals on "Steps"
Production
- Brad Wood – production, engineering, mixing
- Hans DeKline – mastering
Artwork
- Nick Steinhardt – art direction, design
- Ryan Aylsworth – photography
References
- ↑ "Touché Amoré announce new album, ‘Is Survived By’". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
- ↑ "IS SURVIVED BY - OFFICIAL COVER ART & TRACKLIST". Touché Amoré. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
- ↑ "Touche Amore stream new song, "Just Exist"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ "Is Survived By Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ Collar, Matt (September 24, 2013). "Is Survived By - Touche Amore : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ↑ Beringer, Drew (September 24, 2013). "Absolute Punk review". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Heisel, Scott (September 17, 2013). "Touché Amoré - Is Survived By". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ Anthony, David (September 24, 2013). "The AV Club review". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ Zorgdrager, Bradley (September 20, 2013). "Exclaim review". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ Cohen, Ian (October 4, 2013). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ↑ Hanson, John (September 18, 2013). "Review: Touche Amore - Is Survived By". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ Is Survived by (Media notes). Touché Amoré. Deathwish Inc. 2013. CD booklet. DW151.
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