Dark Matter (The Word Alive album)

Dark Matter
Studio album by The Word Alive
Released	March 18, 2016
Recorded	2015
Genre	Post-hardcore, experimental rock, metalcore, alternative metal
Length	46:08
Label	Fearless
Producer	Matt Good[1]
The Word Alive chronology
Real (2014) Dark Matter (2016)
Singles from Dark Matter (The Word Alive album)
"Trapped" Released: January 8, 2016 "Sellout" Released: February 18, 2016 "Made This Way" Released: March 3, 2016

Dark Matter is the fourth studio album from American metalcore band The Word Alive. It was released on March 18, 2016 through Fearless Records.^[2] The album's lead single, Trapped, was released on January 8.

Background

Speaking about the album, lead vocalist Telle Smith has stated:

Dark Matter is the result of our most in-depth writing and recording sessions we’ve done, and is something we consider to be our most dynamic and expansive album to date. This record completely defines and expresses who we are, and where we are going, taking the listener to the darkest and most honest places our band has dared to venture.

Track listing

All songs written by The Word Alive, except for "Face to Face" written by Scott Stevens, Telle Smith, and Tony Pizzuti.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dreamer"	2:53
2.	"Trapped"	3:56
3.	"Face to Face"	3:23
4.	"Sellout"	3:34
5.	"Insane"	4:20
6.	"Made This Way"	4:15
7.	"Suffocating"	3:35
8.	"Piece of Me"	4:08
9.	"Branded"	3:57
10.	"Grunge"	4:00
11.	"Dark Matter"	4:07
12.	"Oxy"	4:00

Personnel

• Tyler "Telle" Smith – lead vocals
• Zack Hansen – guitar, backing vocals, programming
• Tony Pizzuti – guitar, backing vocals, programming
• Daniel Shapiro – bass guitar, vocals, programming
• Luke Holland – drums, percussion
• Alicia Solombrino - guest vocals on "Piece of Me"

References

1. "THE WORD ALIVE on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
2. "The Word Alive announces new album, "Dark Matter"". Alternative Press.