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| Released | April 14, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 31:00 | |||
| Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||
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Intellectual Property (stylized in all caps) is the fifth studio album by American rock band Waterparks, released on April 14, 2023. It is the band's first album with the label Fueled by Ramen.
On January 27, 2022, the band began teasing material from their fifth studio album. [1] On April 7, 2022, the first single, "Funeral Grey" was announced, [1] and was then subsequently released on May 13 as their first release under Fueled by Ramen. [2] On July 5, 2022, the band announced the second single, "Self-Sabotage" to be released on July 7. [3] The band also released a teaser of a new song titled "Brainwashed" that the band has been performing on tour. [3] On August 8, 2022, the band released a music video for "Self-Sabotage". [4] On August 30, 2022, the band debuted a new song live titled "Real Super Dark" from the upcoming album. [5] On October 14, 2022, the band released the single "Fuck About It", featuring Blackbear. [6] On November 23, 2022, the band announced the title of their fifth studio album, Intellectual Property. [7] [8] On December 1, 2022, the band released a music video for "Fuck About It". [9] [10] On January 26, 2023, the band released the album's fourth single, "Real Super Dark". [11] The band also confirmed the release date for the album to be April 14, 2023. [11] On March 10, 2023, the band released the album's fifth single, "Brainwashed". [12]
On October 11, 2023, the band released "Sneaking Out of Heaven" and added the song to all streaming versions of the album's standard edition. [13]
Intellectual Property has been described as pop rock, [14] hyperpop, [14] electronica, [15] alternative rock, [15] and pop punk, [15] with "hip hop production." [15]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Kerrang! | 4/5 [16] |
| New Noise Magazine |   [15] |
| Square One Magazine | [17] |
| Upset Magazine | [18] |
Intellectual Property received positive reviews. Emily Carter of Kerrang! called the album "another compelling addition to a discography that always succeeds in bringing something fresh to the table." [16] Ashley Oken of New Noise Magazine feels that the album "perfectly melts their eras together...[and] sees Waterparks take a bold step into new territory." [15] Stephen Ackroyd of Upset Magazine called the album "A constantly shifting, hyperactive genre flip, [that] bounces off the walls of the tired and overdone – the best sonic representation of Awsten Knight’s chaotic mischief yet." [18] Emily Young of Square One Magazine shared that the album is "quintessential Waterparks - a detailed journey from start to finish." [17]
In December 2023, Rock Sound listed Intellectual Property at number seven in its Top 50 Albums of 2023, describing it as a "stripped-back" songwriting effort compared to "the diverse and dynamic ideas of 'Greatest Hits'" and having Awsten Knight's "poppiest melodies to date". [19] Kerrang! listed Intellectual Property in its own 50 best albums of 2023 list at number 47, with Jake Richardson describing it as "another strong record from one of pop-punk's most creative forces." [20]
All lyrics are written by Awsten Knight; all music is composed by Waterparks
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "St*rfucker" | Awsten Knight | 1:52 |
| 2. | "Real Super Dark" |
| 2:29 |
| 3. | "Funeral Grey" |
| 2:44 |
| 4. | "Brainwashed" |
| 2:44 |
| 5. | "2 Best Friends" |
| 2:18 |
| 6. | "End of the Water (Feel)" |
| 2:27 |
| 7. | "Self-Sabotage" |
| 2:37 |
| 8. | "Ritual" |
| 2:44 |
| 9. | "Fuck About It" (featuring Blackbear) |
| 2:52 |
| 10. | "Closer" | Knight | 3:51 |
| 11. | "A Night Out on Earth" |
| 4:22 |
| Total length: | 31:00 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Sneaking Out of Heaven" | 2:40 |
| Total length: | 33:40 | |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 12. | "Why Can't I?" (Liz Phair cover) |
| 3:16 |
| 13. | "End of the Water" (alt version) |
| 2:15 |
| Total length: | 36:30 | ||
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Additional musicians
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| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Vinyl Albums (ARIA) [21] | 18 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [22] | 2 |
| UK Albums (OCC) [23] | 10 |
| US Billboard 200 [24] | 33 |
| US Tastemaker Albums (Billboard) [25] | 6 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard) [25] | 2 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [25] | 4 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard) [25] | 2 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [25] | 6 |
| US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard) [25] | 9 |
| US Vinyl Albums (Billboard) [25] | 3 |
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