''By Default'' is the fourth
studio album by British
rock
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band
Band of Skulls
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, released on 27 May 2016 through
BMG as the band's first release by a major label. The album was the last album to feature drummer Matt Hayward before his departure in 2017.
Reception
''By Default'' has received mixed to negative reviews from critics with many criticising the album of being forgettable and lacking excitement. ''
Drowned in Sound'' were especially critical of the album's lyrics, which were described as "misogynistic" and making "fuck all sense".
However, in a positive review, ''
Classic Rock Magazine
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'' praised the album's use of synthesizers and wide variety of influences including
Iggy Pop and
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Track listing
Personnel
* Russell Marsden – vocals, guitar
* Emma Richardson – bass guitar, vocals
* Matt Hayward – drums
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mastering
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Gil Norton
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production
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,
mixing
Charts
References
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2016 albums
Band of Skulls albums
Dance-rock albums
Albums recorded at Rockfield Studios