Plain White T's is the ninth studio album by American rock band Plain White T's. It was released on November 17, 2023, through Fearless Records.
Background The album was announced in September 2023.
Release and promotion The album was released on November 17, 2023, by Fearless Records. The band will promote the album on 19-city North American headlining tour from January 23–February 18, 2024.
Critical reception
James Hickie of Kerrang! magazine gave the album 3 out of 5 stars and said, "It's the sound of a band returning to the sound that made them famous, with all the overly earnest hallmarks in place, but little else to reflect what its creators have learned, musically and emotionally, in the intervening years since they broke big. It's something of a return to form then, a little on the regressive side too." Distorted Sounds Katie Bird has mixed reviews of the album saying, "Whilst there are songs that are staples of what they've always done, such as the sing-along chorus of Would You Even or the acoustic love song You Plus Me, the band also try new things." like with Fire Up. Then there were some "pitfalls" during the middle of album but the album's pacing picks back up starting with Happy. Lastly she writes, "Overall, this a flawed but enjoyable album," Anne Erickson of Blabbermouth.net wrote, "The strongest aspect of this new PLAIN WHITE T's album is the band's continued strength in songwriting and ability to relate to the listener. The lyrics of these songs really tell a story, often of love or, on the contrary, heartbreak, which is always a relatable theme. For those who appreciate a good story, this new album is a winner."
Track listing
Personnel Vocals Tom Higgenson – lead vocals Plain White T's – primary artist
Production
Kyle Black – drum engineer, engineer Delbert Bowers – mixing Austin Ciezszko – photography Dan Geraghty – producer De'Mar Hamilton – drum engineer Tom Higgenson – engineer, producer Robbie Hiser – engineer, producer Jondren Hwang – engineer, producer Zach Jones – engineer, mixing, producer Jeremy Klein – mixing Jordan Kulp – drum engineer Johan Lenox – producer Raziel Leizar – engineer, mixing, producer
Lil Aaron – producer Jon Lunden – drum engineer Emerson Mancini – mastering Dan Monahan – engineer, producer Eric Palmquist – engineer, mixing, producer Tony Rogers – engineer Blake Roses – drum engineer Adam Schoeller – assistant engineer, mixing Daniel Topete — photography Mike Tucci – mastering Darren Vorel – art direction, design, photography Ian Walsh – engineer, producer
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