''Suckerpunch'' is the debut album by American singer-songwriter
Maggie Lindemann, released through swixxzaudio on September 16, 2022.
Background and production
Following the success of "
Pretty Girl", which became a chart-topping success in several countries, Maggie Lindemann no longer wanted to be pushed by her former label into recording more pop singles. Lindemann stated, "I was so young, and being so young, and then put into something where you don't know anything about it, you just kind of listen to what people say, and then it fucks you in the long run." She later stated that the "bubblegum stuff" she did was not a representation of her at all.
Lindemann eventually departed her record label and started releasing music through a distributor to be able to own her masters and have creative control.
On the album title, Lindemann stated that "suckerpunch means 'a series of unexpected blows or punches,' and that's what I felt like it was. It was a series of blows emotionally and mentally", in relation to her disapproval of being in her previous record label.
''Suckerpunch'' was preceded by the release of several singles—"She Knows It", "How Could You Do This to Me?", "Break Me!", "You're Not Special", "Self Sabotage" and "Cages".
Composition
Artwork
The album's cover artwork is an image depicting Maggie Lindemann smoking in a small restroom with a sultry look on her face and the surroundings in green light. Lindemann stated that the image was taken in her old bathroom and that she pasted the cutouts from old issues of
Playboy on the walls herself.
Music
The album has been described as a
pop-punk and
rock and roll record. Its sound and lyrical matter has been compared to ''
Created from Filth and Dust'' by
Lilith Czar
Juliet Nicole Simms (born February 26, 1986), also known as Lilith Czar, is an American musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
She established a fan base as the front woman of the band Automatic Loveletter. In 2007 - in the band's earliest ye ...
and ''
Holy Fvck'' by
Demi Lovato
Demetria Devonne Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992), known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), Lovato rose to prominence for pl ...
.
The album's lyrical matter deals with loss, love, anger, jealousy and pride.
The album features guest vocalists such as
Siiickbrain on "Break Me!" and
Kellin Quinn of
Sleeping with Sirens on "How Can You Do This to Me?".
The closing track, "Cages", is a "rebellious" song telling people to act without shame and be proud of who they are.
Touring
Lindemann held her first two sold-out headline shows at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles and
Mercury Lounge in New York respectively, in October 2022, playing the album in its entirety.
Between September and October 2022, Lindemann also performed at
Louisville's
Louder Than Life
Louder Than Life is a hard rock and metal festival that takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The event is known to also feature whiskey, craft beer, gourmet food and multiple exhibits. It has made a large economic impact on the c ...
festival and
Sacramento's
Aftershock Festival, playing alongside popular acts such as
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Foo Fighters was initially formed as a one-man project by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl. Following the success of the eponymous debut album, Grohl (lead vocals, guitar) re ...
,
My Chemical Romance and
Evanescence.
In January 2023, Lindemann will be an opening act for
Pvris on their European concert tour in
Manchester,
Glasgow,
Birmingham, and
London. In May, she will travel to
Slam Dunk festival in
Hatfield and
Leeds, playing alongside popular acts such as
Enter Shikari and
The Offspring.
In June, she will perform at
Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in
Nürburgring
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and
Nuremberg, Germany.
On January 17, she announced the ''Suckerpunch World Tour,'' her first headlining concert tour, which is set to begin March 21 in
San Diego and conclude June 9 in
Milan.
Track listing
References
{{Reflist
External links
Official website
2022 debut albums