''Play Dead'' is the fifth album from New Orleans group
Mutemath
Mutemath (sometimes styled as MuteMath or MUTEMATH) is an American alternative rock project founded by American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Paul Meany. Originally co-founded as a band with Darren King in 2002, Me ...
. The album was released on September 8, 2017. It is the last studio album featuring
Darren King
Darren Charles King (born June 25, 1982) is an American drummer and percussionist, best known for his association with the band Mutemath until his permanent departure in August 2017. He played the drums for the New Orleans-based Christian rock ba ...
who departed the band on August 8, 2017 and
Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas
Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (born July 25, 1977 in Houston, Texas) is an American musician, writer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was the bassist (and sometimes guitarist) for the rock band Mutemath, as well as the bassist for Earthsuit. Mitchell-Cárd ...
who left on May 3, 2017. and the final album to feature MuteMath as a band before transitioning into a solo project in 2018.
Release
The album was released on September 8, 2017.
Play Dead debuted at No. 112 on the
''Billboard'' 200 albums chart on its first week of release, selling around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week. It also debuted at No. 20 on ''Billboards
Rock Albums
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chart. and No. 7 on the
Alternative Albums
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chart.
Tour
Prior to the album's release, the band embarked on the "Play Dead" Tour in Europe. Following the release of the album, Mutemath started touring the United States. This was the first tour for both Jonathan Allen and David "Hutch" Hutchison as they joined the band following the departures of both
Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas
Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (born July 25, 1977 in Houston, Texas) is an American musician, writer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was the bassist (and sometimes guitarist) for the rock band Mutemath, as well as the bassist for Earthsuit. Mitchell-Cárd ...
and
Darren King
Darren Charles King (born June 25, 1982) is an American drummer and percussionist, best known for his association with the band Mutemath until his permanent departure in August 2017. He played the drums for the New Orleans-based Christian rock ba ...
, although Roy announced he will still be contributing. The opening acts consisted of
Colony House and Romes.
Track listing
Personnel
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Paul Meany
Paul Meany (born July 2, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music director and record producer. He is best known as the lead singer and keyboardist for the alternative rock band Mutemath.
Career
While under the mon ...
– vocals, keyboards, piano, guitar
*
Darren King
Darren Charles King (born June 25, 1982) is an American drummer and percussionist, best known for his association with the band Mutemath until his permanent departure in August 2017. He played the drums for the New Orleans-based Christian rock ba ...
– drums, percussion
*
Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas
Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (born July 25, 1977 in Houston, Texas) is an American musician, writer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was the bassist (and sometimes guitarist) for the rock band Mutemath, as well as the bassist for Earthsuit. Mitchell-Cárd ...
– guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals
* Todd Gummerman - guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, tambourine, vocals
References
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2017 albums
Mutemath albums