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Black is the New Black

Everclear · 2015

39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Raw alternative rock energy interlaces with personal introspection, capturing life’s struggles and triumphs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual resolution
  • personal introspection through raw energy
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • suitable for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 24, 2015, 'Black is the New Black' was Everclear's first studio album in over a decade, marking a significant return after their last album, 'Welcome to the Darkside' in 2007. This album came during a period of reinvention for the band as they navigated changes in the music landscape and sought to reconnect with their audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Sugar Ray· Third Eye Blind· Matchbox Twenty

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sugar Noise 3:12
  • 2 The Man Who Broke His Own Heart 3:57
  • 3 American Monster 3:16
  • 4 Complacent 3:29
  • 5 You 3:52
  • 6 This Is Your Death Song 2:26
  • 7 Simple and Plain 3:26
  • 8 Anything Is Better Than This 3:10
  • 9 Van Gogh Sun 4:27
  • 10 Pretty Bomb 3:03
  • 11 Safe 5:32

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