Wake Up Call

by Theory of a Deadman

Overview

The Canadian rockers sixth studio long-player, the aptly named Wake Up Call finds Theory of a Deadman dialing back on the Nickelback-isms and delivering a streamlined (and nearly guitar-less) set of radio-friendly pop songs that favors genuine emotion over frat boy posturing. Frontman Tyler Connolly cites the procurement of a home piano and the revelation that "progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything" as mitigating factors in the group's newfound "wokeness," and the resulting 11-track set displays a level of lyrical maturity that has eluded the band since they first inked a deal with Chad Kroeger's 604 Records in 2001. In ditching the post-grunge/alt-rock attack of prior outings, TOADM has unearthed a flair for crafting big pop bangers that split the difference between the glowstick and energy drink allure of Imagine Dragons and the agreeable, arena-sized trad-pop of Coldplay. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	06/15/2018
Label:	Roadrunner Records
UPC:	0016861744915

Tracks

1. Straight Jacket
2. Rx (Medicate)
3. Echoes
4. Wake Up Call
5. PCH
6. G.O.A.T
7. Loner
8. Time Machine
9. Glass Jaw
10. Po Mouth
11. Wicked Game

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Theory of a Deadman   Primary Artist
Dean Back   Bass,Vocals,Choir/Chorus,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Tyler Connolly   Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Talk Box,Choir/Chorus,Guitar (Electric)
David Davidson   Violin
Kris Wilkinson   Viola
Martin Terefe   Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Mellotron,Choir/Chorus,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
David Angell   Violin
Nikolaj Torplarsen   Piano,Theremin,Synthesizer,Organ (Hammond)
Carole Neuen-Rabinowitz   Cello
Dave Brenner   Guitar,Vocals,Choir/Chorus,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Joe Dandeneau   Drums,Vocals,Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Oskar Winberg   Guitar,Vocals,Ukulele,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Choir/Chorus,Synthesizer Bass,Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Ted Jensen   Mastering,Mixing Engineer,Mastering Engineer
Dean Back   Composer
Tyler Connolly   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Mastering Engineer
David Davidson   Arranger,String Arrangements
Pete Amato   Composer
Louis Biancaniello   Composer
Martin Terefe   Engineer,Producer
Theory of a Deadman   Composer
Chris Isaak   Composer
Neal Avron   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
Dyre Gormsen   Engineer
Bobby Shin   Engineer
Nikolaj Torplarsen   Engineer
George Murphy   Engineer
Dave Brenner   Composer
Christine Connolly   Composer
Joe Dandeneau   Composer
Scott Skrzynski   Mixing,Mixing Engineer,Mastering Engineer
Oskar Winberg   Engineer
Clem Cherry   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Peter M. Amato   Composer