''Million Dollars to Kill Me'' is the fifth studio album by American punk rock band

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, released on September 21, 2018 through

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Background

The album's title stems from an interview with

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drummer

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, describing his dark mental state following his 2008 plane crash. The anecdote, which he notes in his memoir ''

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'', recounts when he offered a friend a million dollars to end his suffering. "It just stuck in my head, it's just the opposite of what everyone wants — money and to not die. It's super rock 'n' roll," said frontman Barry Johnson. ''Million Dollars to Kill Me'' also marks the band's first album with drummer Pat Ware, also of the group Spraynard.

Critical reception

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, a site that aggregates reviews from critics, gives the album 75 out of 100 based on 10 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Timothy Monger from

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dubbed the album a "thoughtful and overall solid set."

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's Larry Fitzmaurice opined that the band's "willingness to expand the subtleties of their sound makes ''Million Dollars to Kill Me'' an enthralling listen, even at its lowest points." For Jenzia Burgos at '' Paste'', she felt it lacked the "narrative depth" of previous records, while building musically to showcase their "slickest power pop yet."

Track listing

Personnel

* Barry Johnson (vocals and guitar) * Chase Knobbe (guitar) * Pat Ware (drums) * Matt Ebert (bass)

Chart positions

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2018 albums Epitaph Records albums Joyce Manor albums