No Good to Anyone
No Good to Anyone is the eleventh studio album by American band Today Is the Day, released on February 28, 2020 through BMG and The End Records, the first recording by the group to be issued through a major label. The album went through a lengthy production process as a result of health complications frontman Steve Austin faced, and was released five years after the band's 2014 album Animal Mother, marking the longest gap between albums for the band. Jef Whitehead of black metal band Leviathan painted the cover artwork for the album.
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| Released | February 28, 2020 | |||
| Studio | AERM (Orland, Maine) | |||
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| Length | 49:32 | |||
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| Producer | Steve Austin | |||
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| Singles from No Good to Anyone | ||||
The album was promoted with three digital-only singles: "No Good to Anyone", "You're All Gonna Die", and "Burn in Hell", the third of which had a music video produced for it.
Background
Production for the album begun in 2016, and shortly thereafter the band signed to The End Records for its release as well as the reissue of the band's back catalogue.[4] Many of the album's lyrics were inspired by health problems Austin faced before and during production of the album: both he and his pet dog Callie contracted Lyme disease,[5] and as a result Callie had to be euthanized.[6][7] The track "Callie" was written to commemorate her.[7] Before that, Austin had been involved in an accident in late 2014 during the band's tour in promotion of Animal Mother, in which the band's van collided with another vehicle, resulting in Austin breaking his ribs.[8]
The track "Orland" was performed by Austin's son, Will Austin, who also played piano on "Rockets and Dreams".[8]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth | 9/10[9] |
| Kerrang! |   [10] |
| Metal Storm | (8.2/10)[11] |
Writing for Kerrang!, Angela Davey wrote positively about the album stating that it's "a disconcerting listening experience" and "one hell of a trip", ultimately awarding the album four out of five stars.[10] Similarly, writing for Blabbermouth.net, Jay H. Goraina praised the variety of styles used on the songs, stating that "there is no weak link in No Good to Anyone".[9]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Steve Austin
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Good to Anyone" | 7:28 |
| 2. | "Attacked by an Angel" | 2:16 |
| 3. | "Son of Man" | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Burn in Hell" | 2:41 |
| 5. | "You're All Gonna Die" | 2:29 |
| 6. | "Orland" | 0:30 |
| 7. | "Cocobolo" | 2:42 |
| 8. | "Agate" | 0:27 |
| 9. | "Callie" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "OJ Kush" | 2:15 |
| 11. | "Mercy" | 4:01 |
| 12. | "Born in Blood" | 3:35 |
| 13. | "Mexico" | 4:13 |
| 14. | "Rockets and Dreams" | 8:06 |
| Total length: | 49:32 | |
Personnel
Adapted from the No Good to Anyone liner notes.[12]
Today Is the Day
- Steve Austin – vocals, guitar, production, engineering, mastering
- Tom Bennett – drums, percussion
- DJ Cox – bass guitar, Moog
Additional musicians
- Will Austin – piano on "Orland" and "Rockets and Dreams"
- Mark Ablasou – "Agate" and introduction to "Mexico"
- Jon Morse – "The Last Call"
Artwork
- Jef Whitehead – Cover artwork
- Gianni Tbay – Graphic layout
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2020 | BMG/The End Records | LP, CD | 538559971 |
References
- Bellino (2019-12-12), Vince (12 December 2019). "Track Premiere: Today is the Day – 'No Good to Anyone'". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
- Chaptsick, Kesley (2020-01-09) (9 January 2020). "Hear Today Is the Day Face Abject Misery On New Song "You're All Gonna Die"". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- wookubus (13 February 2020). "Today Is The Day Premiere "Burn In Hell" Music Video". theprp.com. The PRP. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- N/A (26 September 2016). "Today Is The Day Signs With The End Records". blabbermouth.net. Blabber Mouth. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
- n/a (2020-02-13). "Today Is The Day Release "Burn In Hell" Music Video". bravewords.com. Brave Words. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- Chapstick, Kelsey (2020-01-09) (9 January 2020). "Hear Today Is The Day's Harrowing New Song "You're All Gonna Die"". revolvermag.com. Revolver. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- n/a (2020-02-21) (21 February 2020). "Steve Austin Breaks Down Today Is The Day's New LP "No Good To Anyone" Track by Track". thevoidreport.com. The Void Report. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- n/a (2020-01-10) (10 January 2020). "TODAY IS THE DAY: "You're All Gonna Die" Playing At Revolver Magazine As No Good To Anyone LP Nears Release Via BMG; Preorders And Tour Dates Posted". earsplitcompound.com. Earsplit Compound. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- Goraina, Jay H. (25 February 2020). "CD Reviews - No Good To Anyone". blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- Davey, Angela (2020-03-01). "Album Review: Today Is The Day - No Good To Anyone". kerrang.com. Kerrang!. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- "Today Is The Day - No Good To Anyone review". Metal Storm. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- No Good To Anyone (booklet). Today Is the Day. New York City, New Yprk: BMG/The End Records. 2019.
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External links
- No Good to Anyone at Discogs (list of releases)