Into the Blue is the fifth studio album by the Welsh rock band The Joy Formidable. It was initially released on 20 August 2021,[1] and was reissued in a deluxe edition with two additional songs on 14 September 2022.[2] The album was written in the band's native Wales but recorded at their retreat in Utah, United States; the band described the setting in Utah as an inspiration for the album's sound and atmosphere.[3]
Upon its release, the album received generally favorable reviews from critics, but with some dissenters. AllMusic called the album "a shimmering batch of sun-baked, dune-high anthems" and a good example of the "poignant Zen alchemy that the Joy Formidable returns to time and again."[1]The Revue noted that the album is a return to the band's roots while also sounding "more polished and mature" than their recent albums, concluding that "This LP showcases why The Joy Formidable are one of modern music’s most powerful bands."[4]
According to The Line of Best Fit, the album represents "a dynamic achieved without sacrificing the blisteringly euphoric appeal that has ensured their longevity."[5]Under the Radar said of the album: "While not groundbreaking, Into the Blue is innovative in approach and original in delivery and listeners will certainly find some edgy and cool post-punk to latch on to."[6]
A.V. Club issued a partially unfavorable review, opining that the band is in a "midlife crisis" and concluding that the album "strives against measure to rediscover the magic in the band’s mix, yet continually gets caught trying to reconcile what’s come before with a desire to see it all with fresh eyes."[7]DIY Magazine also critiqued the album for adding little to the band's established sound.[8]
Track listingedit
All tracks are written by Ritzy Bryan and Rhydian Davies
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Into the Blue"
5:21
2.
"Chimes"
3:54
3.
"Sevier"
3:57
4.
"Interval"
5:28
5.
"Farrago"
3:43
6.
"Gotta Feed My Dog"
5:19
7.
"Somewhere New"
2:56
8.
"Bring It to the Front"
4:00
9.
"Back to Nothing"
4:31
10.
"Only Once"
5:00
11.
"Left Too Soon"
6:14
12.
"Adored or Bored"
4:46
13.
"Csts"
4:55
Total length:
59:57
Personneledit
Ritzy Bryan – lead vocals, guitar
Rhydian Dafydd – bass, vocals
Matt Thomas – drums
Referencesedit
^ abThe Joy Formidable - Into the Blue Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-03-26
^Arnone, Joey. "The Joy Formidable Announce Deluxe Edition of "Into the Blue," Share New Track "Somewhere New"". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
^Benitez-Eves, Tina (2021-08-02). "The Joy Formidable Dive 'Into the Blue' with Fifth Album". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
^Moses, Richard (2021-08-26). "The Joy Formidable – 'Into The Blue' (album review)". The Revue. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
^Hamilton-Peach, Christopher (24 August 2021). "The Joy Formidable remain blistering while getting meditative on Into The Blue". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
^Matt the Raven (1 September 2021). "Review: Into the Blue". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
^McLevy, Alex (2021-08-20). "The Joy Formidable's Into The Blue rocks a musical identity crisis". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
^Taylor, Ims (2021-08-19). "The Joy Formidable - Into The Blue". DIY. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
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