The Good Times and the Bad Ones

by Why Don't We

Overview

The sophomore album from Why Don't We, 2021's The Good Times and the Bad Ones, finds the pop outfit updating their hooky boy band sound with some '90s alternative rock and electronic influences. Once again, the record showcases the talents of singers Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, Jonah Marais, and Daniel Seavey. In particular, Seavey grabs the spotlight producing the album with Jaycen Joshua (Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, Pop Smoke), as well as writing and/or co-writing many of the songs. The lead-off single "Fallin' (Adrenaline) is an infectious jam that builds upon the group's love of EDM and R&B. Another standout is "Slow Down," a laid-back anthem built around the main guitar hook from Smashing Pumpkins' 1996 classic "1979." The song builds upon the original track's wistful summer vibes and features its own chorus hook. In some ways, it brings to mind Janet Jackson's 2001 single "Someone to Call My Lover," which deftly repurposed America's 1972 hit "Ventura Highway." More sun-dappled, dance-oriented sounds follow as on "Lotus Inn," "Love Song," and "I'll Be Okay." We also get several romantic slow jams, including the atmospherically woody "For You" and the falsetto-steeped "Stay." The Good Times and the Bad Ones speaks to Why Don't We's deepening pop maturity. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	05/21/2021
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678645396

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Why Don't We   Primary Artist
Kerenza Peacock   Violin
Daniel Seavey   Bass,Piano,Guitar,Keyboards,Synclavier,Synthesizer
Cameron Stone   Cello
Jaycen Joshua   Keyboards,Synthesizer
Brent Paschke   Guitar
Kuk Harrell   Vocals
Travis Barker   Drums
Shigeru Logan   Violin
Corinne Sobolewski   Viola
Max Karmazyn   Violin
Rhea Hosanny   Viola
Amanda McGregor   Violin
Jean-Paul Barjon   Cello
Nico Abondoio   Contrabass
Kenneth Crouch   Piano
Mary Murphy   Cello
Leah Zeger   Violin
Drew Forde   Viola
Nikki Shorts   Viola
Corbyn Besson   Bass
Mike Seaberg   Keyboards,Synthesizer

Technical Credits

Mike Seaberg   Vocal Producer,Mixing Engineer,Drum Programming,Engineer,Recording
For You   Composer
Xavier Stephenson   Engineer
Wasalu Jaco   Composer
CyHi the Prynce   Composer
Derrick Watkins   Composer
Elon Rutberg   Composer
Sakiya Sandifer   Composer
Christo Homem   Composer
Kanye West   Composer
Mike Dean   Composer
Dontae Winslow   String Arrangements
Timbaland   Drum Programming
Jaycen Joshua   Mixing,Producer,Mastering,Drum Programming
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo   Composer
Noah Goldstein   Composer
Kuk Harrell   Engineer,Recording,Vocal Producer
Damon Riggins, Jr.   Mixing Engineer
Mike Seavey   Drum Programming
Billy Corgan   Composer
Travis Barker   Drum Programming,Additional Production
Thomas Bangalter   Composer
David Loeffler   Executive Producer
Daniel Seavey   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Recording,Vocal Producer,Drum Programming
Jack Avery   Composer
Jelli Dorman   Engineer,Recording
Kevin Thrasher   Engineer
Malik Jones   Composer
Simone Torres   Engineer
Corbyn Besson   Composer
Jonah Marais   Composer
Jacob Richards   Mixing Engineer