Fandom (album)
Fandom (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by American pop rock band Waterparks, released on October 11, 2019.[1] It is the band's first release through Hopeless Records and produced by Zakk Cervini.[2][3] The album debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and number 52 in the UK, spawning six singles: "Turbulent", "Watch What Happens Next", "Dream Boy", "[Reboot]", "High Definition" and "Easy to Hate".
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Released | October 11, 2019 | |||
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Length | 38:05 | |||
Label | Hopeless | |||
Producer | Zakk Cervini | |||
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Themes and composition
Musically, Fandom has been described as pop,[1] pop rock,[4] electropop,[1] and pop punk,[5] with elements of hip hop.[5] Lyrically, the album focuses on fan expectations and pressure. Talking about the album's themes, Wall of Sound stated, "[the album] goes through stages of having written about the fandom directly and the pressures of being looked up to and the issues that have been noticed...to being about a very hard breakup and mental health struggles that comes with everything in general, as well as the topics being spoken about."[1]
Release
On May 23, 2019, the band released their first single off of their upcoming album, "Turbulent" and announced that they got signed to Hopeless Records.[2][6] On August 12, 2019, the band released the second single, "Watch What Happens Next" along with a music video and the announcement of the album to be released on October 11, 2019.[7] On August 16, 2019, the band released their third single, "Dream Boy," along with a music video.[8] On September 12, 2019, the fourth single, "[Reboot]" was released.[9] On September 25, 2019, they released their fifth single for the album, "High Definition," along with a music video.[10] On October 17, 2019, "Easy to Hate" was released as the sixth single, along with a music video.[11]
Reception
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Source | Rating |
Dead Press | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Discovered Magazine | 9.5/10[13] |
Dork | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gig Goer | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Highlight Magazine | 9.5/10[16] |
Kerrang! | 4/5[5] |
Rock Sound | positive[17] |
Upset | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wall of Sound | 7/10[1] |
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Awsten Knight; all music is composed by Waterparks.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Cherry Red" | 1:25 |
2. | "Watch What Happens Next" | 2:43 |
3. | "Dream Boy" | 2:47 |
4. | "Easy to Hate" | 3:11 |
5. | "High Definition" | 3:02 |
6. | "Telephone" | 2:33 |
7. | "Group Chat" | 0:14 |
8. | "Turbulent" | 2:42 |
9. | "Never Bloom Again" | 3:32 |
10. | "I Miss Having Sex But At Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore" | 2:13 |
11. | "War Crimes" | 3:08 |
12. | "[Reboot]" | 3:22 |
13. | "Worst" | 2:37 |
14. | "Zone Out" | 1:05 |
15. | "I Felt Younger When We Met" | 3:21 |
Total length: | 38:05 |
No. | Title | Length |
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16. | "Dream Boy (Acoustic)" | 2:12 |
17. | "I Felt Younger When We Met (Demo)" | 3:02 |
Total length: | 43:19 |
Personnel
- Awsten Knight – lead vocals, guitar, bass, additional programming
- Geoff Wigington – guitar
- Otto Wood – drums
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[19] | 43 |
UK Albums (OCC)[20] | 52 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[21] | 11 |
US Billboard 200[22] | 32 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[23] | 2 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[24] | 5 |
References
- "Waterparks – Fandom (Album Review)". Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- "NEWS: Waterparks sign with Hopeless Records; share new song, 'Turbulent'!". Deadpress!. May 23, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- "The Noise Presents Waterparks: The Fandom Tour Tickets". Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- "Album Review: 'Fandom' by Waterparks". The Sound Board Reviews. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- "Album Review: Waterparks – Fandom". Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- "Waterparks Reveal "Turbulent" Release Date, Single Art Sparks Theories". Alternative Press. May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- Shoemaker, Whitney (August 12, 2019). "Waterparks Reveal 'Fandom' date with "Watch What Happens Next" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- "Waterparks reveal "Dream Boy" is About Pressure of "Fan Expectations"". August 12, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- "Waterparks further prove Awsten Knight isn't a "Dream Boy" in "[Reboot]"". Alternative Press. September 12, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Waterparks Reveal "Turbulent" Release Date, Single Art Sparks Theories". Alternative Press. September 25, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Waterparks Release 'Easy To Hate' Music Video". October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- "Album Review: Waterparks – Fandom". Dead Press. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- "Under Review: Waterparks – Fandom". Discovered Magazine. October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Waterparks - Fandom". Dork. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- "Waterparks Reveal "Turbulent" Release Date, Single Art Sparks Theories". Gig Goer. October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Waterparks Reveal "Turbulent" Release Date, Single Art Sparks Theories". Highlight Magazine. October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "We've Listened To Waterparks' New Album 'Fandom', And This is What it Sounds Like". Highlight Magazine. October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Waterparks - Fandom". Upset. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- "Waterparks Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "Waterparks Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- "Waterparks Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2019.