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| ⚫ | Adam Grundy of [[Chorus.fm]] stated, "The pacing on the new record is electric and frenetic, while still allowing a few songs to brood in the darkness to fit the overall mood and aesthetic of the black & white album artwork." He praised O'Callaghan's vocals on the first track "Dose No. 2" as well as Pat Kirch's drumming on the album's lead single "Blame".<ref name="Chorus.fm">{{cite web|url=https://chorus.fm/reviews/the-maine-the-maine/|title=The Maine – The Maine|website=[[Chorus.fm]]|author=Adam Grundy|date=August 1, 2023|access-date=August 1, 2023}}</ref> He described the fourth track, "Leave in Five" as a "straight-forward dance rocker" song, praising Jared Monaco and Kennedy Brock's guitar work and comparing it to [[the 1975]]. He also complimented Garrett Nickelsen's "pulsating bass line" on the sixth track, "I Think About You All the Time" and called "How to Exit a Room" the standout track on the album.<ref name="Chorus.fm"/> |
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| ⚫ | ''The Maine'' was met with mixed to positive reviews. Adam Grundy of [[Chorus.fm]] stated, "The pacing on the new record is electric and frenetic, while still allowing a few songs to brood in the darkness to fit the overall mood and aesthetic of the black & white album artwork." He praised O'Callaghan's vocals on the first track "Dose No. 2" as well as Pat Kirch's drumming on the album's lead single "Blame".<ref name="Chorus.fm">{{cite web|url=https://chorus.fm/reviews/the-maine-the-maine/|title=The Maine – The Maine|website=[[Chorus.fm]]|author=Adam Grundy|date=August 1, 2023|access-date=August 1, 2023}}</ref> He described the fourth track, "Leave in Five" as a "straight-forward dance rocker" song, praising Jared Monaco and Kennedy Brock's guitar work and comparing it to [[the 1975]]. He also complimented Garrett Nickelsen's "pulsating bass line" on the sixth track, "I Think About You All the Time" and called "How to Exit a Room" the standout track on the album.<ref name="Chorus.fm"/> Kaj Roth of [[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]] stated, "The music don't come with any surprises but instead a package of upbeat singalong choruses that is easy to like, however I get the feeling The Maine can so much more. It's not memorable enough."<ref name="Melodic"/> |
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| Released | August 1, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Studio | 8123 Studios | |||
| Length | 36:16 | |||
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| Producer | Colby Wedgeworth | |||
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The Maine is the ninth studio album by American rock band the Maine, released on August 1, 2023, via 8123 and Photo Finish Records.
Background and composition
In late 2022, the Maine began teasing their ninth album and confirmed its writing.[1] On April 5, 2023, the band revived its web series Miserable Youth for a third season dedicated to showcasing the album's production, with episodes being released weekly.[2]
The group worked with Colby Wedgeworth to help produce the album.[3] The third track, "Blame" was written by John O'Callaghan and has been described as a "self-reflective song" that explores the theme of accepting responsibility for past mistakes and the desire to make amends.[4] O'Callaghan stated, "This tune is more or less about both placing and accepting blame for things I wish I could redo. The only rub is I can't go backwards, only forwards."[3]
Release
The band officially announced their ninth album, The Maine, on June 8, 2023.[5] The album would be released on August 1, 2023, due to the date being written as 8.1.23, reflecting the significance the number 8123 has to the group. It was the number of the parking garage where the band would get together as childhood friends and as a result has been used in their song's lyrics, is the title of their own record label, and is also on the band's own 8123 Festival.[6]
Along with this announcement, the group released two new singles: "Blame" and "How to Exit a Room".[5] A music video for "Blame" was released on June 9, 2023, and was directed by Guadalupe Bustos. The video was filmed in the band's hometown of Phoenix, Arizona and was shot at the Nile Theater.[7] The music video for "How to Exit a Room" premiered on July 25, 2023. Shot in black and white, the video O'Callaghan riding a horse through the desert features.[8] A music video for "Dose No. 2" was released on August 1, 2023.[9]
Promotion
The Maine celebrated the album's release with fans in Denver, Colorado for 8123 Day, where they headlined the Fillmore Auditorium with support from Real Friends and Knuckle Puck.[10]
Critical reception
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| Melodic |   [11] |
The Maine was met with mixed to positive reviews. Adam Grundy of Chorus.fm stated, "The pacing on the new record is electric and frenetic, while still allowing a few songs to brood in the darkness to fit the overall mood and aesthetic of the black & white album artwork." He praised O'Callaghan's vocals on the first track "Dose No. 2" as well as Pat Kirch's drumming on the album's lead single "Blame".[12] He described the fourth track, "Leave in Five" as a "straight-forward dance rocker" song, praising Jared Monaco and Kennedy Brock's guitar work and comparing it to the 1975. He also complimented Garrett Nickelsen's "pulsating bass line" on the sixth track, "I Think About You All the Time" and called "How to Exit a Room" the standout track on the album.[12] Kaj Roth of Melodic stated, "The music don't come with any surprises but instead a package of upbeat singalong choruses that is easy to like, however I get the feeling The Maine can so much more. It's not memorable enough."[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dose No. 2" | 2:54 | |
| 2. | "How to Exit a Room" |
| 3:44 |
| 3. | "Blame" |
| 3:10 |
| 4. | "Leave in Five" |
| 3:37 |
| 5. | "The Mood I'm In / JSYK" |
| 3:31 |
| 6. | "I Think About You All the Time" |
| 3:16 |
| 7. | "Thoughts I Have While Lying in Bed" |
| 3:39 |
| 8. | "Funny How?" |
| 3:36 |
| 9. | "Cars & Caution Signs" |
| 5:00 |
| 10. | "Spiraling" |
| 3:44 |
| Total length: | 36:16 | ||
References
- ^ @themaine (January 21, 2023). "🎉 Sweet 16. Endless love to all of you for the past 16 years. Now back to album 9. See you soon" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @themaine (March 30, 2023). "Miserable Youth season 3. Follow us as we make album 9. First episode is out April 5th at 6PM PST!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Logan White (June 9, 2023). "The Maine Announce Self-Titled Album + Release Two New Singles". Substream Magazine. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Maine Announce New Album To Release 8.1.23 and Two New Tracks, blame & how to exit a room". Melodic. June 10, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ a b Teddy Coward (June 9, 2023). "The Maine Announce Self-Titled Album Via Two New Singles". Rock Sound. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Teddy Coward (July 26, 2023). "The Maine Release Music Video For how to exit a room". Rock Sound. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Area Ahn (June 9, 2023). "Don't blame Us If You Haven't Listened to The Maine's New Music". The Honey Pop. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ Neville Hardman (July 25, 2023). "John O'Callaghan is a glam cowboy in the Maine's how to exit a room video". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "The Maine - dose no. 2 (Official Music Video)". Retrieved August 1, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Logan White (July 25, 2023). "The Maine Release Music Video For How To Exit A Room". Substream Magazine. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ a b Kaj Roth (August 10, 2023). Melodic http://melodic.net/album/the-maine-the-maine. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Text "titleThe Maine - The Maine" ignored (help) - ^ a b Adam Grundy (August 1, 2023). "The Maine – The Maine". Chorus.fm. Retrieved August 1, 2023.