Living Proof (Drain album)
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Released | May 5, 2023 | |||
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Length | 25:07 | |||
Language | English | |||
Label | Epitaph | |||
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“My lyrics are just one of those things I think a lot of fans skip over to spare themselves, like. ‘Oh, ‘because Drain are a bunch of regular, relatable people who love their friends and families — not a bunch of macho ‘HARDCORE IS ALL THAT MATTERS’ dudes — these must be upbeat songs about California. Or maybe it’s like cartoon anger for fun,' So, no, I don’t think people really listen to me. Yes, we’re having a good time, but it comes from a real place, and that’s hopefully what makes it meaningful. I love being positive, but it’s hard work. If anything, my closest friends would tell you, “Nah, Sammy’s default is to be a fucking dickhead pessimist.'”
—Vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro on writing lyrics for Living Proof[2]
Living Proof is the second full-length
on May 5, 2023.Reception
Andrew Sacher of
Editors at Stereogum chose this as the 47th best album of 2023[7] and the eighth best hardcore album of the year.[8] Editors at Revolver ranked this the best hardcore album of 2023.[9] Editors at Loudwire included this among the 25 best rock and metal albums of 2023.[10]
Track listing
- "Run Your Luck" – 2:52
- "FTS (KYS)" – 2:19
- "Devil’s Itch" – 2:05
- "Evil Finds Light" – 2:08
- "Imposter" – 2:28
- "Intermission" – 1:53
- "Weight of the World" – 3:17
- "Watch You Burn" – 2:36
- "Good Good Things" (Descendents cover) – 2:11
- "Living Proof" – 3:22
Personnel
Drain
- Cody Chavez – guitar, bass guitar
- Sammy Ciaramitaro – vocals
- Tim Flegal – drums
Additional personnel
- Julian Berman – photography
- Silvio Capoferri – artwork
- Zane Daniel – photography
- Harold Griffin – layout
- Mike Kalajian – mastering
- Jon Markson – mixing
- Sean Reilly – photography
- Shakewell – rapping on "Intermission"
- Anna Swiechowska – photography
- Taylor Young – recording
See also
References
- ^ ISSN 0262-6624. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ Towers, Julian (April 4, 2023). "The Nicest Dude In Hardcore Is A "Pessimistic Dickhead"". Q&A. Stereogum. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (September 18, 2023). "10 hardcore albums you need from spring & summer 2023". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- Clash Music. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ Houlden, Sam (May 4, 2023). "DRAIN – Living Proof". Reviews. PunkNews. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums Of 2023". 2023 in Review. Stereogum. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (December 11, 2023). "The 10 Best Hardcore Albums Of 2023". 2023 In Review. Stereogum. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ISSN 1527-408X. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "The 25 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2023". Loudwire. November 27, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
External links
- Living Proof at Discogs (list of releases)
- Living Proof at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- How Drain are inviting people to join the pit with Living Proof