Million Dollars to Kill Me
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| Released | September 21, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 22:26 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
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Million Dollars to Kill Me is the fifth studio album by American punk rock band Joyce Manor, released on September 21, 2018 through Epitaph Records.
Background[edit]
The album's title stems from an interview with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, describing his dark mental state following his 2008 plane crash. The anecdote, which he notes in his memoir Can I Say, recounts when he offered a friend a million dollars to end his suffering. "It just stuck in my head, it's just the opposite of what everyone wants — money and to not die. It's super rock 'n' roll," said frontman Barry Johnson.[1]
Million Dollars to Kill Me also marks the band's only album with drummer Pat Ware, also of the group Spraynard.[2]
Critical reception[edit]
At Metacritic, a site that aggregates reviews from critics, gives the album 75 out of 100 based on 10 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[3] Timothy Monger from Allmusic dubbed the album a "thoughtful and overall solid set."[4] Pitchfork's Larry Fitzmaurice opined that the band's "willingness to expand the subtleties of their sound makes Million Dollars to Kill Me an enthralling listen, even at its lowest points."[5] For Jenzia Burgos at Paste, she felt it lacked the "narrative depth" of previous records, while building musically to showcase their "slickest power pop yet."[6]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Joyce Manor
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Fighting Kangaroo" | 1:59 |
| 2. | "Think I'm Still In Love with You" | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Big Lie" | 2:44 |
| 4. | "I'm Not the One" | 2:31 |
| 5. | "Million Dollars to Kill Me" | 2:09 |
| 6. | "Silly Games" | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Friends We Met Online" | 2:11 |
| 8. | "Up the Punx" | 1:33 |
| 9. | "Gone Tomorrow" | 2:09 |
| 10. | "Wildflowers" | 1:48 |
| Total length: | 22:26 | |
Personnel[edit]
- Barry Johnson (vocals and guitar)
- Chase Knobbe (guitar)
- Pat Ware (drums)
- Matt Ebert (bass)
Chart positions[edit]
| Charts (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Heatseekers[7] | 5 |
| US Billboard Independent Albums[8] | 18 |
| US Billboard Tastemaker Albums[9] | 9 |
References[edit]
- ^ Ian Cohen (August 21, 2018). "In The Garage: Joyce Manor Share The Scenes And Stories Behind Million Dollars To Kill Me". Stereogum. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ Andrew Unterberger (September 21, 2018). "This Is Post-Growing Up: Joyce Manor's Story Gets Boring So Their Songs and Crowds Don't Have To". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "Million Dollars to Kill Me by Joyce Manor". Metacritic.
- ^ Timothy Monger. "Million Dollars to Kill Me". Allmusic. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ Larry Fitzmaurice (September 22, 2018). "Joyce Manor: Million Dollars to Kill Me". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ Jenzia Burgos (September 25, 2018). "Joyce Manor: Million Dollars To Kill Me Review". Paste. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "Joyce Manor - Heatseekers chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "Joyce Manor - Independent Albums chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "Joyce Manor - Tastemaker Albums chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
