So Far So Good

by The Chainsmokers

Overview

Grammy-winning electronic duo the Chainsmokers continue their emo-pop evolution with So Far So Good. While the overall energy is familiar, fun, and groove-forward enough to provide proper escapism, the vulnerable lyrics and sad boy gloom could inspire unexpected tears on the dancefloor. Through the bright tropical vibe and pulsing beats, pained cries of "You only say you love me when you're high" on the Post-Malone-meets-MGK "High" and laments about relationship woes ("iPad," "Maradona," "Channel 1," and countless others) make this more of a breakup album than what casual listeners might be expecting from the outfit responsible for mid-2010s EDM anthems like "Closer" and "Don't Let Me Down." However, flipping the angle of approach from "depressing electronic dance songs" to "insightful confessions backed by electronic production" helps the cause, and So Far So Good ends up being fairly enjoyable. Like similar moments on 2018's Sick Boy, "If You're Serious," "Cyanide," and "I Hope You Change Your Mind" are synth pop gems reminiscent of the 1975. Meanwhile, additional standouts include the eye-popping epic "Testing" -- which morphs from an airy Bieber-esque ballad to a trap-EDM riot before finishing in a rush of '80s synths and an interpolation of "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory -- and "Solo Mission," whose wobbly vocal effects, synth stabs, grand orchestration, and whooshing production elevate the plaintive song above anything the pair have ever attempted. Considering how far they've come from the massive drops and frat-bro posturing of their breakthrough days, the Chainsmokers seem to be demonstrating more and more maturity and emotional depth with each successive album, especially on this aptly titled set. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	06/03/2022
Label:	Columbia / Disruptor
UPC:	0194399914311

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Chainsmokers   Primary Artist
Emily Warren   Vocals
Santa Fe & the Fat City Horns   Horn
Fatman Scoop   Vocals
Adam Melchor   Guitar
Chloe George   Vocals (Background)
Madi Yanofsky   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

James Whiting   Horn Arrangements,Composer
Ian Kirkpatrick   Producer,Composer
Jordan Stilwell   Mixing,Engineer
Faheem Najm   Composer
Emily Warren   Composer
Chris Martin   Composer
Alex Schwartz   Composer
Jeff Halavacs   Composer
Joe Khajadourian   Composer
Darek Cobbs   String Arrangements
The Chainsmokers   Producer
Nick Long   Composer,Producer
Andrew Taggart   Composer
Chris Berdine   Creative Director
Alex Pall   Composer
Isaac Freeman III   Composer
Edwin Carranza   String Arrangements
Paul Beauregard   Composer
Aliaume Thiam   Composer
Frankie Beverly   Composer
Leslie Bricusse   Composer
Anthony Newley   Composer
Jacob Kasher   Composer
Adam Alpert   Executive Producer
Miller Mobley   Photography
Whethan   Producer
Natalie Salomon   Composer
Adam Melchor   Composer
Chloe George   Composer
Bethany Vargas   Cover Photo
Madi Yanofsky   Composer
Ethan Snorek   Composer
Michelle Mancini   Mastering