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 before the album's release.^[4] The album also features guest appearances from Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, Charlotte Sands, Royal & the Serpent, and Dorothy.^[5]

Complete Collapse
Studio album by Sleeping with Sirens
Released	October 14, 2022
Genre	Post-hardcore^[1] pop punk^[2] metalcore^[2]
Length	41:13
Label	Sumerian
Producer	Andrew Marcus Baylis Zakk Cervini
Sleeping with Sirens chronology
How It Feels to Be Lost (2019) Complete Collapse (2022)
Singles from Complete Collapse
"Bloody Knuckles" Released: June 2, 2021 "Crosses" Released: June 22, 2022 "Let You Down" Released: August 11, 2022 "Ctrl + Alt + Del" Released: August 11, 2022 "Complete Collapse" Released: September 14, 2022 "Be Happy" Released: October 14, 2022 "Don't Let the Party Die" Released: September 29, 2023

Complete Collapse ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Square One Magazine	^[3]

Promotion

On June 2, 2021, Sleeping with Sirens released the song "Bloody Knuckles" as the lead single of the then-untitled album.^[6] A second single, "Crosses", which features Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, was released on June 22, 2022, simultaneously with the album's announcement,^[7] followed by the releases of two promotional singles "Let You Down" featuring Charlotte Sands, and "Ctrl + Alt + Del" on August 11, 2022.^[8] The single "Complete Collapse" was released on September 14, 2022, alongside an accompanying music video.^[9] On September 29, 2023, the band released the deluxe version of the album.^[10]

Track listing

Complete Collapse track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Tyrants"	Kellin Bostwick Jack Fowler Nicholas Martin Andrew Marcus Baylis	3:25
2.	"Complete Collapse"	Bostwick Fowler Baylis Michael Whitworth	3:12
3.	"Crosses" (featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath)	Bostwick Fowler Martin Baylis Andrew Fulk Spencer Chamberlain Zakk Cervini	3:29
4.	"Family Tree"	Bostwick Fowler Martin Baylis Julian Comeau	4:13
5.	"Let You Down" (featuring Charlotte Sands)	Bostwick Fowler Martin Baylis Comeau	3:25
6.	"Be Happy" (featuring Royal & the Serpent)	Bostwick Fowler Baylis Cody Quistad	3:18
7.	"Us" (featuring Dorothy)	Bostwick Fowler Martin Cervini	3:44
8.	"Ctrl + Alt + Del"	Bostwick Fowler Cervini	3:05
9.	"Bloody Knuckles"	Bostwick Fowler Baylis Jayden Panesso	3:27
10.	"Mr. Nice Guy"	Bostwick Fowler Baylis	2:59
11.	"Apathetic"	Bostwick Fowler Baylis	3:27
12.	"Grave"	Bostwick Fowler Baylis Cervini Nick Furlong	3:23
Total length:			41:13

Deluxe edition bonus tracks

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
13.	"Complete Collapse" (Acoustic)	Bostwick Fowler Baylis Whitworth	3:04
14.	"Let You Down" (Acoustic)	Bostwick Fowler Martin Baylis Comeau	3:03
15.	"Us" (Acoustic)	Bostwick Fowler Martin Cervini	4:25
16.	"Be Happy" (Acoustic)	Bostwick Fowler Baylis Cody Quistad	2:42
17.	"Don't Let the Party Die"	Bostwick Jonathan Eberhard Tyler Smyth	2:46
Total length:			57:15

Personnel

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 (Crosses)
• Charlotte Sands – vocals (Let You Down)
• Royal & the Serpent – vocals (Be Happy)
• Dorothy – vocals (Us)

Production

• Producer – Andrew Marcus Baylis, Zakk Cervini
• Programming – Randy Slaugh

Charts

Chart performance for Complete Collapse

Chart (2022)	Peak position
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)^[11]	25
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)^[12]	53

References

1. "Sleeping with Sirens – Complete Collapse". October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
2. Music Matters Media
3. Duffy, Taylor (October 14, 2022). "Album Review: Sleeping with Sirens - Complete Collapse". Square One Magazine. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
4. "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.
5. lilijeanberry (October 19, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens – Complete Collapse (Album Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
6. DiVita, Joe (June 2, 2021). "Sleeping With Sirens' New Song 'Bloody Knuckles' Is a Pop-Enthused Banger". Loudwire. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
7. Carter, Emily (June 22, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens return with new single Crosses from upcoming album Complete Collapse". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
8. Carter, Emily (August 11, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens and Charlotte Sands team up for new single, Let You Down". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
9. Rogers, Jack (September 14, 2022). "Sleeping With Sirens Release Title Track Of New Album 'Complete Collapse'". Rock Sound. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
10. wookubus (September 21, 2023). "Sleeping With Sirens Announce Deluxe Edition Of "Complete Collapse"". Theprp.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
11. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
12. "Sleeping with Sirens Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2022.