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A Different Shade of Blue

2019 studio album by Knocked Loose


A Different Shade of Blue is the second studio album by American metalcore band Knocked Loose. It was released through Pure Noise Records on August 23, 2019, and produced by Will Putney.[1] It was the last album to feature rhythm guitarist Cole Crutchfield before his departure in 2020.

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Critical reception

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The album generally received positive reviews.

Accolades

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Musical style

The album merges the styles of hardcore punk and heavy metal.[4][11] It has been categorised as genres such as metalcore,[2][12] heavy hardcore[1][13] and sludgecore.[12] It often borders the sounds of Swedish death metal[14][12] and groove metal.[2]

Kris Pugh of Distorted Sound magazine described it as putting the band "at the apex of modern hardcore".[15] In an article for Kerrang!, Dan Slessor says that in comparison to the band's previous album: "It’s more hardcore, more metal, there are more fast parts, more breakdowns, more malice, more unease and, perhaps most importantly, more energy".[4] In an article for New Noise magazine, Caleb R Newton said that "There is not a single moment on A Different Shade of Blue that’s not packed to the brim with musical (and thematic!) brutality".[16] However, Connor Atkinson for Exclaim! described "Mistakes Like Fractures" as "overtly catchy".[3]

Track listing

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Personnel

Knocked Loose

  • Cole Crutchfield - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Bryan Garris - vocals, lyrics
  • Isaac Hale - lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Kevin "Pacsun" Kaine - drums
  • Kevin Otten - bass

Additional personnel

  • Emma Boster - additional vocals (Track 03)
  • Keith Buckley - additional vocals (Track 08)
  • Will Putney - recording, mixing, mastering
  • Ridge Rhine - artwork

Charts

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References

  1. Monger, Timothy. "Knocked Loose A Different Shade of Blue". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  2. Zelaya, Carlos. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade Of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  3. Atkinson, Connor. "Knocked Loose A Different Shade of Blue". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  4. Leivers, Dannii. "Knocked Loose – 'A Different Shade Of Blue'". NME. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  5. "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  6. Hill, John. "25 Best Albums of 2019". Revolver. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  7. "15 Best Metal Albums Of 2019". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  8. Fryer, Peter. "Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  9. Stewart, Dave. "Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  10. Newton, Caleb R. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  11. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  12. "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  13. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  14. "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  15. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.

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