XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Maine and was released on July 9, 2021, through 8123 and Photo Finish Records.[1]
In June 2020, lead vocalist John O'Callaghan confirmed that the group began recording their eighth studio album and that ten tracks had already been written for the album.[3] The album was recorded in Arizona.[4] Guitarist Jared Monaco described the album as "a love letter to uncertain moments in life, and also to happy, joyous moments as well."[1] The group had thought of the title of the album early on during the recording session, which the band would usually have done before hand.[5] O'Callaghan said that the title of the album captured the mood swings of the record.[6]
Composition and recordingedit
The album was produced by the band, Andrew Goldstein,[1] Matt Keller and Colby Wedgeworth.[7] While recording the record during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, the band lived in a house together and recorded the album for a week.[5] The album's lead single, "Sticky", was the last song written for the album,[6] but was the first song recorded on the album.[8] The album's sound is described as indie pop and pop rock,[1] while experimenting with heavier synths and electronic elements.[5] While recording the instrumental parts of the songs, the group recorded what O'Callaghan and bassist Garrett Nickelsen called, "'bonehead version' of the guitar parts, and bass parts." Describing the recording of these parts, Nickelsen stated, "we're all working on it as a group, and figuring out what's the best version of this and what does every part need to be? So, it's a group thing."[5] During the writing of "Lips", another track, "Love In Real Time" was originally written to be a part of that song, which O'Callaghan called, "an extension" of the track. However, O'Callaghan decided that the song would've been more impactful on its own.[9]
Releaseedit
On March 15, 2021, the band announced the album along with news that the lead single, "Sticky", would be released on March 19, 2021.[10] The song peaked at number 16 on the US Alternative Airplay chart,[11] and became one of the group's highest-charting singles.[12] On April 7, the band released the album's second single, "April 7th".[13] "Lips" was released on May 28, as the third single from the album.[14] The fourth and final single, "Pretender" was released on June 25.[15] To celebrate the album's release, the band set up The XOXO Experience,[16] a theater showcase which set the album's tracks to visuals in Tempe and premiered the song "High Forever" on Alt Nation on July 7.[17] On July 10, the group orchestrated an XOXO pop-up shop in Los Angeles,[18] and held a livestream event known as Face Towards the Sun on July 11, also in Los Angeles.[19] To support the album, the band went on tour that fall in support of All Time Low.[20] The group also embarked on a headlining tour in the US called the XOXO Tour in March 2022.[21]
The album received positive critical reception with Augusta Battoclette of Alternative Press stating that "...the group only further prove that they hardly ever miss when it comes to their music."[22]idobi's Sam Devotta claimed that the band had "once again delivered an album that perfectly sums up what it means to be human." Her review regards the album as a "product of huge changes in their personal lives (weddings, babies, moving out of state)" as well as a record that allowed them "to explore, to bring in new inspirations and try something different, while still delivering the pop rock-infused anthems they're known for."[23] Jesper of Sputnikmusic praised the album's "clean production." He also stated, "While XOXO is a successful reminder that The Maine are still able to create some of the best pop punk in the current scene, it also showcases that they're struggling to assemble consistently excellent albums."[2]
Track listingedit
All tracks are written by Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O'Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, and Pat Kirch except where noted.[24]
^ abcdePress, Jack (July 8, 2021). . Upset. Archived from the original on July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
^ abcJesper (July 14, 2021). "The Maine - XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^Rachael Dowd (June 18, 2020). "The Maine have already begun working on their next album". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^Maria Serra (August 3, 2021). "The Maine discuss the making of XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^ abcdAdam Grundy (July 26, 2021). "Interview: Garrett Nickelsen and Pat Kirch of The Maine". Chorus.fm. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^ abEd Masley (March 19, 2021). "The Maine's John O'Callaghan on ushering in the 'XOXO' era with a very 'Sticky' video". AZ Central. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^"The Maine - XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
^Rachael Dowd (March 19, 2021). "The Maine kick off their new era with colorful video for "Sticky" — watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^Logan White (July 8, 2021). "Interview: The Maine Talk Partnering With Photo Finish And All Things 'XOXO'". Substream Magazine. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^@themaine (March 15, 2021). "New single Friday. New album this summer. XOXO, The Maine" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^"The Maine Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
^Gil Kaufman (July 9, 2021). "The Maine on Reaching Career High With 'Sticky' Hit: 'Did We Accidentally Do Something Really Cool?'". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
^Jade Boren (April 12, 2021). "The Maine's John O'Callaghan Reveals Sweet Story Behind 'April 7th'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^Zach Redrup (2021-05-29). . DEAD PRESS!. Archived from the original on May 29, 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
^"The Maine Share New Single "Pretender"". Listen Here Reviews. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
^@themaine (June 30, 2021). "We are excited to announce 'The XOXO experience' at Harkins theater in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday July 7th!! Be the first to hear our new album before it's [sic] release set to visuals on the big screen!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^@themaineband (July 7, 2021). "NEW SONG DEBUT TOMORROW! @thefifthjohn will be guest hosting on @altnation tomorrow (Thursday) at 6PM pacific and eastern debuting our new song "High Forever" and playing some of our favorite songs right now!! Listen on @siriusxm" – via Instagram.
^@themaine (June 24, 2021). "XOXO: LOS ANGELES POP UP SHOP EXPERIENCE. Text 'popup' to 480-418-4603 for updated info and exclusive deals. See you there!?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^Taylor Fields (July 6, 2021). "The Maine Reveals How Their Rooftop Concert Set List Will Sync With Sunset". iHeart. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^Wilson-Taylor, James (2021-06-28). "All Time Low To Be Joined By The Maine & Meet Me". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
^Logan White (October 18, 2021). "The Maine Announce 2022 'XOXO' Headlining Tour". Substream. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
^ abAugusta Battoclette (July 9, 2021). "The Maine deliver sonic warmth on their summery eighth record". Alternative Press.
^ abSam Devotta (July 9, 2021). "XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time - The Maine". idobi.
^"XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time - Album by The Maine". Spotify. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
^XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time (booklet). 8123 Records. 2021.
^"The Maine Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
^"The Maine Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^"The Maine Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
^"The Maine Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
April 18, 2024
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XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Maine and was released on July 9 2021 through 8123 and Photo Finish Records 1 XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real TimeStudio album by The MaineReleasedJuly 9 2021 2021 07 09 Recorded2020Studio8123 StudiosGenreIndie pop 1 pop rock 2 Length32 25Label8123 Photo FinishProducerJohn O Callaghan The Maine Matt Keller Andrew Goldstein Colby WedgeworthThe Maine chronologyYou Are OK 2019 XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time 2021 The Maine 2023 Singles from XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time Sticky Released March 19 2021 April 7th Released April 7 2021 Lips Released May 28 2021 Pretender Released June 25 2021 Contents 1 Background 2 Composition and recording 3 Release 4 Critical reception 5 Track listing 6 Personnel 7 Charts 8 ReferencesBackground editIn June 2020 lead vocalist John O Callaghan confirmed that the group began recording their eighth studio album and that ten tracks had already been written for the album 3 The album was recorded in Arizona 4 Guitarist Jared Monaco described the album as a love letter to uncertain moments in life and also to happy joyous moments as well 1 The group had thought of the title of the album early on during the recording session which the band would usually have done before hand 5 O Callaghan said that the title of the album captured the mood swings of the record 6 Composition and recording editThe album was produced by the band Andrew Goldstein 1 Matt Keller and Colby Wedgeworth 7 While recording the record during the 2020 COVID 19 Pandemic the band lived in a house together and recorded the album for a week 5 The album s lead single Sticky was the last song written for the album 6 but was the first song recorded on the album 8 The album s sound is described as indie pop and pop rock 1 while experimenting with heavier synths and electronic elements 5 While recording the instrumental parts of the songs the group recorded what O Callaghan and bassist Garrett Nickelsen called bonehead version of the guitar parts and bass parts Describing the recording of these parts Nickelsen stated we re all working on it as a group and figuring out what s the best version of this and what does every part need to be So it s a group thing 5 During the writing of Lips another track Love In Real Time was originally written to be a part of that song which O Callaghan called an extension of the track However O Callaghan decided that the song would ve been more impactful on its own 9 Release editOn March 15 2021 the band announced the album along with news that the lead single Sticky would be released on March 19 2021 10 The song peaked at number 16 on the US Alternative Airplay chart 11 and became one of the group s highest charting singles 12 On April 7 the band released the album s second single April 7th 13 Lips was released on May 28 as the third single from the album 14 The fourth and final single Pretender was released on June 25 15 To celebrate the album s release the band set up The XOXO Experience 16 a theater showcase which set the album s tracks to visuals in Tempe and premiered the song High Forever on Alt Nation on July 7 17 On July 10 the group orchestrated an XOXO pop up shop in Los Angeles 18 and held a livestream event known as Face Towards the Sun on July 11 also in Los Angeles 19 To support the album the band went on tour that fall in support of All Time Low 20 The group also embarked on a headlining tour in the US called the XOXO Tour in March 2022 21 Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAlternative PressFavorable 22 idobi10 10 23 Sputnikmusic3 5 2 The album received positive critical reception with Augusta Battoclette of Alternative Press stating that the group only further prove that they hardly ever miss when it comes to their music 22 idobi s Sam Devotta claimed that the band had once again delivered an album that perfectly sums up what it means to be human Her review regards the album as a product of huge changes in their personal lives weddings babies moving out of state as well as a record that allowed them to explore to bring in new inspirations and try something different while still delivering the pop rock infused anthems they re known for 23 Jesper of Sputnikmusic praised the album s clean production He also stated While XOXO is a successful reminder that The Maine are still able to create some of the best pop punk in the current scene it also showcases that they re struggling to assemble consistently excellent albums 2 Track listing editAll tracks are written by Garrett Nickelsen Jared Monaco John O Callaghan Kennedy Brock and Pat Kirch except where noted 24 No TitleWriter s Length1 Sticky Nickelsen Monaco O Callaghan Brock Kirch Andrew Goldstein2 582 Lips 2 383 Love In Real Time 1 504 High Forever Nickelsen Monaco O Callaghan Brock Kirch Goldstein3 005 April 7th Nickelsen Monaco O Callaghan Brock Kirch Colby Wedgeworth3 166 If Your Light Goes Out Nickelsen Monaco O Callaghan Brock Kirch Wedgeworth2 577 Pretender 3 058 Dirty Pretty Beautiful Nickelsen Monaco O Callaghan Brock Kirch Wedgeworth3 529 Anxiety In Real Time Nickelsen Monaco O Callaghan Brock Kirch Wedgeworth4 1210 Face Towards The Sun 4 34Total length 32 25Personnel editPer the XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time liner notes 25 The Maine John O Callaghan vocals guitar piano Jared Monaco lead guitar Kennedy Brock rhythm guitar Garret Nickelsen bass guitar synths Pat Kirch drumsProduction John O Callaghan amp The Maine Producer Matt Keller Additional production and engineering Andrew Goldstein Additional production on Sticky Colby Wedgeworth Additional production on April 7th and If Your Light Goes Out Neal Avron Mix engineer on tracks 1 2 4 and 6 Dan Lancaster Mix engineer on tracks 3 5 7 8 9 and 10 Artwork Rich Raun Album art design and creative director Guadalupe Bustos Photography Dirk Mai PhotographyCharts editChart performance for XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time Chart 2021 PeakpositionUK Album Downloads OCC 26 42US Top Alternative Albums Billboard 27 22US Top Current Albums Sales Billboard 28 7US Independent Albums Billboard 29 32US Top Rock Albums Billboard 30 38References edit a b c d e Press Jack July 8 2021 The Maine It s a really important time for people to be vocal Upset Archived from the original on July 8 2021 Retrieved July 11 2021 a b c Jesper July 14 2021 The Maine XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time Sputnikmusic Retrieved January 1 2024 Rachael Dowd June 18 2020 The Maine have already begun working on their next album Alternative Press Retrieved August 29 2023 Maria Serra August 3 2021 The Maine discuss the making of XOXO From Love amp Anxiety In Real Time Alternative Press Retrieved August 29 2023 a b c d Adam Grundy July 26 2021 Interview Garrett Nickelsen and Pat Kirch of The Maine Chorus fm Retrieved January 1 2024 a b Ed Masley March 19 2021 The Maine s John O Callaghan on ushering in the XOXO era with a very Sticky video AZ Central Retrieved January 1 2024 The Maine XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time Credits AllMusic Retrieved December 31 2023 Rachael Dowd March 19 2021 The Maine kick off their new era with colorful video for Sticky watch Alternative Press Retrieved August 29 2023 Logan White July 8 2021 Interview The Maine Talk Partnering With Photo Finish And All Things XOXO Substream Magazine Retrieved January 1 2024 themaine March 15 2021 New single Friday New album this summer XOXO The Maine Tweet via Twitter The Maine Chart History Alternative Airplay Alternative Press Retrieved December 31 2023 Gil Kaufman July 9 2021 The Maine on Reaching Career High With Sticky Hit Did We Accidentally Do Something Really Cool Billboard Retrieved January 18 2022 Jade Boren April 12 2021 The Maine s John O Callaghan Reveals Sweet Story Behind April 7th Hollywood Life Retrieved January 1 2024 Zach Redrup 2021 05 29 NEWS The Maine share new single Lips DEAD PRESS Archived from the original on May 29 2021 Retrieved 2021 07 09 The Maine Share New Single Pretender Listen Here Reviews 2021 06 25 Retrieved 2021 07 09 themaine June 30 2021 We are excited to announce The XOXO experience at Harkins theater in Tempe Arizona on Wednesday July 7th Be the first to hear our new album before it s sic release set to visuals on the big screen Tweet via Twitter themaineband July 7 2021 NEW SONG DEBUT TOMORROW thefifthjohn will be guest hosting on altnation tomorrow Thursday at 6PM pacific and eastern debuting our new song High Forever and playing some of our favorite songs right now Listen on siriusxm via Instagram themaine June 24 2021 XOXO LOS ANGELES POP UP SHOP EXPERIENCE Text popup to 480 418 4603 for updated info and exclusive deals See you there Tweet via Twitter Taylor Fields July 6 2021 The Maine Reveals How Their Rooftop Concert Set List Will Sync With Sunset iHeart Retrieved January 1 2024 Wilson Taylor James 2021 06 28 All Time Low To Be Joined By The Maine amp Meet Me Rock Sound Magazine Retrieved 2021 07 11 Logan White October 18 2021 The Maine Announce 2022 XOXO Headlining Tour Substream Retrieved July 12 2022 a b Augusta Battoclette July 9 2021 The Maine deliver sonic warmth on their summery eighth record Alternative Press a b Sam Devotta July 9 2021 XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time The Maine idobi XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time Album by The Maine Spotify Retrieved July 11 2021 XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time booklet 8123 Records 2021 Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company Retrieved July 5 2022 The Maine Chart History Top Alternative Albums Billboard The Maine Chart History Top Current Album Sales Billboard Retrieved January 1 2024 The Maine Chart History Independent Albums Billboard The Maine Chart History Top Rock Albums Billboard Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title XOXO From Love and Anxiety in Real Time amp oldid 1203939614, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
