A Different Shade of Blue

A Different Shade of Blue
Studio album by
Knocked Loose
ReleasedAugust 23, 2019
RecordedGraphic Nature
Genre
Length37:59
LabelPure Noise
Knocked Loose chronology
Laugh Tracks
(2016) 		A Different Shade of Blue
(2019) 		A Tear in the Fabric of Life
(2021)
Knocked Loose studio albums chronology
Laugh Tracks
(2016) 		A Different Shade of Blue
(2019) 		You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To
(2024)
Singles from A Different Shade of Blue
  1. "Mistakes Like Fractures"
    Released: April 4, 2019
  2. "...And Still I wander South"
    Released: May 23, 2019

A Different Shade of Blue is the second studio album by the American hardcore punk band Knocked Loose. It was released through Pure Noise Records on August 23, 2019, and produced by Will Putney.[1] It was the last album to feature rhythm guitarist Cole Crutchfield before his departure in 2020.

Musical style

The album merges the styles of hardcore punk and heavy metal.[2][3] It has been categorised as genres such as metalcore,[4][5] heavy hardcore[1][6] and sludgecore.[5] It often borders the sounds of Swedish death metal[7][5] and groove metal.[4]

Kris Pugh of Distorted Sound magazine described it as putting the band "at the apex of modern hardcore".[8] In an article for Kerrang!, Dan Slessor says that in comparison to the band's previous album: "It’s more hardcore, more metal, there are more fast parts, more breakdowns, more malice, more unease and, perhaps most importantly, more energy".[2] In an article for New Noise magazine, Caleb R Newton said that "There is not a single moment on A Different Shade of Blue that’s not packed to the brim with musical (and thematic!) brutality".[9] However, Connor Atkinson for Exclaim! described "Mistakes Like Fractures" as "overtly catchy".[10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Dead Press!8/10[4]
Exclaim!9/10[10]
Kerrang![2]
NME[11]

The album generally received positive reviews.

Accolades

Accolades for A Different Shade of Blue
Publication Accolade Rank
Alternative Press The 50 Best Albums of 2019
18[12]
Loudwire The 66 Best Metal Albums of the Decade: 2010–2019
31[13]
Loudwire The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019
Unranked[14]
Revolver 25 Best Albums of 2019
4[15]
What Culture 15 Best Metal Albums of 2019
7[16]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Knocked Loose.

A Different Shade of Blue track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Belleville"3:16
2."Trapped in the Grasp of a Memory"3:53
3."A Serpent's Touch" (featuring Emma Boster of Dying Wish)3:02
4."By the Grave"3:05
5."In the Walls"3:02
6."Guided by the Moon"3:48
7."Mistakes like Fractures"3:39
8."Forget Your Name" (featuring Keith Buckley)2:42
9."Road 23"2:12
10."...And Still I Wander South"3:42
11."Denied by Fate"2:23
12."Misguided Son"3:15
Japan Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
13."Slings and Arrows (The Warriors cover, Mistakes Like Fractures b-side)"2:16
14."All My Friends (re-recorded, Mistakes Like Fractures b-side)"2:26

Personnel

Knocked Loose

  • Bryan Garris – vocals
  • Isaac Hale – lead guitar, vocals
  • Cole Crutchfield – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Kevin Otten – bass
  • Kevin "Pacsun" Kaine – drums

Additional contributors

Charts

Chart performance for A Different Shade of Blue
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[17] 41
UK Album Sales (OCC)[18] 26
UK Digital Albums (OCC)[19] 66
UK Physical Albums (OCC)[20] 27
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[21] 5
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[22] 3
US Billboard 200[23] 26

References

  1. ^ a b Monger, Timothy. "Knocked Loose A Different Shade of Blue". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Slessor, Dan. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Kerrang!. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Fryer, Peter. "Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Zelaya, Carlos. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade Of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c Baechle, Alexander. "ALBUM REVIEW: Knocked Loose hones its sound with 'A Different Shade of Blue'". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  6. ^ Stewart, Dave. "Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  7. ^ "Album Review: Knocked Loose – 'A Different Shade of Blue'". Decibel. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  8. ^ Pugh, Kris. "Album Review: A Different Shade Of Blue – Knocked Loose". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  9. ^ Newton, Caleb R. "Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Atkinson, Connor. "Knocked Loose A Different Shade of Blue". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  11. ^ Leivers, Dannii. "Knocked Loose – 'A Different Shade Of Blue'". NME. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  12. ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2019 In Alternative, Punk, Alt-Pop and Beyond". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  13. ^ "The 66 Best Metal Albums of the Decade: 2010–2019". Loudwire. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  14. ^ "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  15. ^ Hill, John. "25 Best Albums of 2019". Revolver. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  16. ^ "15 Best Metal Albums Of 2019". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  18. ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  20. ^ "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  21. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  22. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  23. ^ Zellner, Xander. "Knocked Loose Debuts Atop Emerging Artists Chart, Summer Walker Soars". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.