Smile (Skindred album)

Smile is the eighth studio album by Welsh rock band Skindred. It was released on 4 August 2023, through Earache.

Smile
Studio album by
Skindred
Released4 August 2023 (2023-08-04)
Length42:48
LabelEarache
ProducerJulian Emery
Skindred chronology
Big Tings
(2018)		 Smile
(2023)
Singles from Smile
  1. "Gimme That Boom"
    Released: 8 November 2022
  2. "Set Fazers"
    Released: 22 March 2023
  3. "L.O.V.E. (Smile Please)"
    Released: 17 May 2023
  4. "Unstoppable"
    Released: 19 July 2023
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[1]
Kerrang!4/5[2]
Laut.de[3]
Metal.de8/10[4]

Background

On 16 March 2021, the band signed a global four-album deal with the British label Earache Records.[5] The first song to come out of the signing was the lead single "Gimme That Boom", released on 8 November 2022.[6] A "hard-hitting" "ragga-metal" track, it describes lead singer Benji Webbe's encounter with a selfish fan.[7]

The producing process was supported by Julian Emery and sound engineer Pete Hutchings, who had previously worked with Royal Blood and Florence and the Machine.[8] The album also sees the celebration of their 25th band anniversary. [7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Skindred

Smile track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Our Religion"4:33
2."Gimme That Boom"3:13
3."Set Fazers"3:15
4."Life That's Free"3:58
5."If I Could"3:29
6."L.O.V.E. (Smile Please)"3:08
7."This Appointed Love"4:06
8."Black Stars"4:00
9."State of the Union"2:50
10."Addicted"3:31
11."Mama"3:36
12."Unstoppable"3:03
Total length:42:48

Charts
Chart performance for Smile
Chart (2023) Peak
position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] 73
Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] 4
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] 38
UK Albums (OCC)[12] 2
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[13] 1
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[14] 1

References
  1. Simpson, Dave (3 August 2023). "Skindred: Smile review – Welsh ragga-metallers mix a joyous sonic cocktail". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. Law, Sam (3 August 2023). "Album review: Skindred – Smile". Kerrang!. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. Krause, Philipp. ""Smile" von Skindred". Laut.de (in German). Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  4. Grönecke, Jeanette (1 August 2023). "Skindred - Smile". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  5. Birt, Elizabeth (16 March 2021). "Newport rockers Skindred's global deal with Earache Records". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  6. "Skindred Announces New Album 'Smile'". Blabbermouth. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  7. "Skindred announce new album 'Smile'". Metal Planet Music. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  8. D., Christian (6 August 2023). "Skindred – Smile". Time for Metal (in German). Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  9. "Offiziellecharts.de – Skindred – Smile" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  10. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  11. "Swisscharts.com – Skindred – Smile". Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  12. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  13. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  14. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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