Say Nothing

Say Nothing

by Theory of a Deadman
Say Nothing

Say Nothing

by Theory of a Deadman

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Overview

2017's Wake Up Call signaled both a sonic and lyrical about-face for the Nickelback-groomed Canadian rockers. Fans that lamented Theory of a Deadman's dramatic pivot from post-grunge to pop will find cold comfort with the arrival of their seventh full-length effort, Say Nothing, a slickly rendered pastiche of brooding electro-pop and six-string-neutered active rock that comes off like a downcast Maroon 5. Recorded in London with Wake Up Call producer Martin Terefe (James Blunt, Mike Posner), the ten-song set uses the latter LP's surprise hit "Rx (Medicate)" as a jumping-off point, with frontman Tyler Connolly turning his gaze from the prescription drug abuse epidemic to other zeitgeisty topics like domestic violence ("History of Violence"), poverty ("Affluenza"), racism ("White Boy"), and political polarization ("Strangers"). Connolly's evolution from lurid, self-absorbed bro-magnon to concerned citizen feels genuine enough, and his powerful vocals remain the group's greatest asset, but the end results feel emotionally inert. Despite the dearth of guitar, Say Nothing is inarguably rooted in the modern rock idiom, with big, chrome-plated bangers like "Black Hole in Your Heart" and "Ted Bundy" aiming for the nosebleed section -- even the less propulsive numbers are designed to (at some point) get your ass outta the seat. That said, there isn't a single moment on the album that doesn't feel like it was designed algorithmically. Theory of a Deadman (or just Theory, or TOAD) have never tried to disguise their commercial aspirations, which is probably why they continue to peddle platinum-selling wares, but the polish-to-passion ratio here feels way, way off. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date: 01/31/2020
Label: Atlantic / Roadrunner Records / Theory
UPC: 0016861739423

Tracks

  1. Black Hole in Your Heart
  2. History of Violence
  3. Affluenza
  4. Say Nothing
  5. Strangers
  6. Ted Bundy
  7. World Keeps Spinning
  8. Quicksand
  9. White Boy
  10. It's All Good

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Theory of a Deadman   Primary Artist
Joe Dandeneau   Drums,Tom-Tom,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Oskar Winberg   Strings,Mellotron,Synthesizer,Vocals (Background)
Tyler Connolly   Synthesizer,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Vocals
David Davidson   Violin
Sven Lindvall   Tuba
Martin Terefe   Piano,Tom-Tom,Mellotron,Vocals (Background)
David Angell   Violin
Glen Scott   Vocals (Background)
Monisa Angell   Viola
Nikolaj Torplarsen   Synthesizer,Organ (Hammond)
Carole Neuen-Rabinowitz   Cello
Leif Lindvall   Trumpet
Dave Brenner   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Clem Cherry   Strings
Dean Back   Bass,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Joe Dandeneau   Composer
Scott Skrzynski   Mixing Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Matt Meiners   Design,Art Direction
Oskar Winberg   Arranger,Engineer,Recording,Programming,Drum Programming,Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements,Synthesizer Programming
Tyler Connolly   Producer,Recording,Programming,Group Member,Drum Programming,Additional Production,Synthesizer Programming,Composer,Engineer
David Davidson   Arranger,String Arrangements
Sven Lindvall   Arranger,Horn Arrangements
Martin Terefe   Producer
Glen Scott   Programming,Drum Programming
Theory of a Deadman   Composer
Pete Ganbarg   A&R
Neal Avron   Mixing
Dyre Gormsen   Engineer,Recording
Nikolaj Torplarsen   Engineer,Recording
Taylor Pollert   Recording,String Engineer
Jimmy Fontaine   Band Photo
Dave Brenner   Composer,Group Member
Clem Cherry   Programming,Assistant Engineer
Jorge Arango Kure   Assistant Engineer
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Dean Back   Composer,Group Member
Christine Connolly   Composer
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