Screen Violence

by CHVRCHES

Screen Violence cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 August 2021
  • Label: EMI
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:52
  • Community rating: 3.66/5 from 12 ratings

Artists on this release: Robert Smith, Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty, Iain Cook, Jonny Scott

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded primarily in isolation during the pandemic, the Scottish trio's fourth album utilizes horror cinema tropes to explore themes of misogyny, internet toxicity, and isolation. Stepping away from the polished sheen of their previous record, the band reintroduced prominent live guitars and darker, driving post-punk influences alongside their signature massive synthesizer hooks. It notably features a high-profile guest appearance from The Cure's Robert Smith.

Genres

Descriptors: death, melodic, conscious, synth, sinister

Tracklist

  1. Asking For A Friend (5:04)
  2. He Said She Said (3:09)
  3. California (4:08)
  4. Violent Delights (5:19)
  5. How Not To Drown (5:31)
  6. Final Girl (4:29)
  7. Good Girls (3:19)
  8. Lullabies (3:44)
  9. Nightmares (4:33)
  10. Better If You Don't (3:31)

Credits

  • Scott Kiernan - creative director [creative direction]
  • Lauren Mayberry - vocals, written-by

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