You're Not Alone (Andrew W.K. album)
2018 album by Andrew W.K.
You're Not Alone is the fifth studio album by American musician Andrew W.K., released on March 2, 2018 through Sony Music. It was his first album since 2009's Gundam Rock, which marks the longest gap between his studio albums.
The art for the album was painted by fantasy artists Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo. Juxtapoz premiered the collaboration and unveiled the cover via a documentary short video in November 2017.
Music and lyrics
You're Not Alone is characterized by dramatic rock songs that feature distorted guitars, pianos, synthesizers, and multi-tracked vocals. Though much of the music is fast and energetic, the album also contains slower-paced songs and ballads.
In a press release, Andrew W.K. said of the album: "I'm going for the sound of pure, unadulterated power; every emotion, every thought, every experience, every sensation, every fear, every joy, every clarity, every confusion, every up, every down... all extruded and concentrated into one thick syrup of super life-force feeling, and then psychically amplified by the celebratory spirit of glorious partying."
The album also contains three spoken-word tracks, in which Andrew W.K. discusses his personal philosophies toward self-confidence, seeing the good side to the bad moments in life, and thinking positively. Lyrically, the songs on the album generally adhere to these same themes.
Reception
Upon its release, You're Not Alone received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated its excitement, upbeat songwriting, and lyrics promoting self-confidence.
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