HELLMODE
by Jeff Rosenstock
- Type: Album
- Released: 31 August 2023
- Label: Polyvinyl, Polyvinyl Record Company
- Country: United States
- Length: 40:58
- Community rating: 4/5 from 30 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Jeff Rosenstock's 'HELLMODE' juxtaposes frenetic, catchy punk anthems against moments of fragile, acoustic tenderness, creating a diverse and dynamic sonic palette. Recorded with producer Jack Shirley at historic EastWest Studios, the album's polished yet raw production aims to capture both the punch of 90s punk and a modern sense of vulnerability. Lyrically, the album serves as a visceral reaction to the anxieties of contemporary life, tackling themes of mental anguish, climate dread, and political turbulence with unflinching honesty.
Genres
Descriptors: bold, confessional, motorik, witty, dynamic, DIY, melodic, accessible, punchy, emotive
Tracklist
- WILL U STILL U (03:20)
- HEAD (01:30)
- LIKED U BETTER (02:49)
- DOUBT (04:28)
- FUTURE IS DUMB (03:47)
- SOFT LIVING (04:46)
- HEALMODE (03:22)
- LIFE ADMIN (02:43)
- I WANNA BE WRONG (02:34)
- GRAVEYARD SONG (04:31)
- 3 SUMMERS (07:08)
Credits
- Jeff Rosenstock - vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, saxophones, clarinet, organ, synthesizers, piano, mixing engineer, photography, layout, additional recording, songs
- John DeDomenici - bass
- Kevin Higuchi - drums, percussion
- Mike Huguenor - electric guitar
- Dan Potthast - acoustic guitar, wurlitzer electronic piano, vocals
- Chris Farren - additional vocals
- Laura Stevenson - additional vocals
- Jeremy Hunter - trombone, additional recording
- Skylar Suorez - vibraphone, additional recording
- Christine Mackie - trash can
- Gilbert Armendar铆z - International Vox & Clap Co. Class of 2022
- Lauren Brief - International Vox & Clap Co. Class of 2022
- Sim Castro - International Vox & Clap Co. Class of 2022
- Laura Hammond - International Vox & Clap Co. Class of 2022
- PUP - International Vox & Clap Co. Class of 2022
- Neil Sharma - International Vox & Clap Co. Class of 2022
- Jack Shirley - producer, recording engineer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer
- Logan Taylor - assistant engineer
- Dave Alegre - illustrations
- Hiro Tanaka - photography
- Rick Johnson - front of house engineer