Beside Myself (Basement album)
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| Released | 12 October 2018 | |||
| Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||
| Producer | Colin Brittain, Basement | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Kerrang! | 3/5[1] |
Beside Myself is the fourth studio album by English alternative rock band Basement. It was released on 12 October 2018 and is their first and only album to be released by Fueled by Ramen. The album was co-produced by Colin Brittain and the band themselves, engineered by Alex Prieto, and was mixed by Rich Costey.[2]
Release
[edit]In May, the group embarked on a co-headlining US tour with Citizen; they were supported by Pronoun and Souvenirs.[3] On 1 August, Beside Myself was announced for release in October.[4] Alongside this, "Disconnect" was released as its lead single;[5] its accompanying music video was directed by Adam Powell.[6] A second single, "Stigmata", was released on 7 September.[7] A third single, "Be Here Now", was premiered on Billboard's website on 2 October 2018.[8] On 11 October, a music video was released for the track,[9] directed by Mason Mercer.[10]
Beside Myself was released on 12 October through Fueled by Ramen.[4] Following this, the band went on a two-week US tour,[7] with support from Elder Brother and Pllush.[11] In November, they went on a headlining UK tour, with support from Joyce Manor.[12] In April 2019, "Be Here Now" was released on 7" vinyl, with the outtake "Are You the One" as the B-side, as part of Record Store Day.[13] During this month, the band went on an Australian tour with the Story So Far. Following this, the group went on a US tour with Nothing, Gouge Away and Teenage Wrist.[14]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Basement.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Disconnect" | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Be Here Now" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Nothing Left" | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Ultraviolet" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Keepsake" | 3:31 |
| 6. | "Changing Lanes" | 1:24 |
| 7. | "Stigmata" | 3:34 |
| 8. | "New Coast" | 3:53 |
| 9. | "Just a Life" | 3:43 |
| 10. | "Slip Away" | 2:57 |
| 11. | "Reason for Breathing" | 2:24 |
| 12. | "Right Here" | 4:06 |
Personnel
[edit]Basement
- James Fisher – drums
- Andrew Fisher – lead vocals
- Alex Henery – guitar, backing vocals
- Ronan Crix – lead guitarist
- Duncan Stewart – bass
Additional personnel
- Colin Brittain – production
- Rich Costey – mixing
- Alex Prieto - engineer/additional production
References
[edit]Citations
- ^ Lawrence 2018, p. 55
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (August 2018). "Basement announce new album 'Beside Myself,' share 'Disconnect'". BrooklynVegan.com. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ Dickman, Maggie (13 February 2018). "Citizen, Basement announce U.S. co-headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ a b Darus, Alex (1 August 2018). "Basement drop new video and song, "Disconnect," announce album". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Renshaw, David. "U.K. band Basement announce new album, share "Disconnect"". The Fader. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ Fueled by Ramen (2 August 2018). Basement: Disconnect (Official Video). Retrieved 15 June 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Fair, Anna (7 September 2018). "Bishop Briggs releases a new music video and other news you may have missed today". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Basement Premieres Infectious 'Be Here Now' Ahead Of Major Label Debut LP: Exclusive". Billboard.com. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Fair, Anna (11 October 2018). "Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers release new song and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Fueled by Ramen (11 October 2018). Basement: Be Here Now (Official Video). Retrieved 16 June 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Serra, Maria (4 October 2018). "Can't Swim share new song and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Darus, Alex (23 July 2018). "You Me At Six to perform debut album in its entirety at select shows and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Pettigrew, Jason (12 April 2019). "18 Record Store Day releases you'll miss if you sleep in". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Darus, Alex (28 April 2019). "Post Malone rocks out at the Story So Far, Basement show". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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