| Smile | ||||
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| Released | 4 August 2023 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal Reggae metal [1] | |||
| Length | 42:48 | |||
| Label | Earache | |||
| Producer | Julian Emery | |||
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| Singles from Smile | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Guardian |   [2] |
| Kerrang! | 4/5 [3] |
| Laut.de | [4] |
| Metal.de | 8/10 [5] |
Smile is the eighth studio album by Welsh rock band Skindred. It was released on 4 August 2023, through Earache.
On 16 March 2021, the band signed a global four-album deal with the British label Earache Records. [6] The first song to come out of the signing was the lead single "Gimme That Boom", released on 8 November 2022. [7] A "hard-hitting" "ragga-metal" track, it describes lead singer Benji Webbe's encounter with a selfish fan. [8]
The producing process was supported by Julian Emery and sound engineer Pete Hutchings, who had previously worked with Royal Blood and Florence and the Machine. [9] The album also sees the celebration of their 25th band anniversary. [8]
All tracks are written by Skindred
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Our Religion" | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Gimme That Boom" | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Set Fazers" | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Life That's Free" | 3:58 |
| 5. | "If I Could" | 3:29 |
| 6. | "L.O.V.E. (Smile Please)" | 3:08 |
| 7. | "This Appointed Love" | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Black Stars" | 4:00 |
| 9. | "State of the Union" | 2:50 |
| 10. | "Addicted" | 3:31 |
| 11. | "Mama" | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Unstoppable" | 3:03 |
| Total length: | 42:48 | |
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [10] | 73 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [11] | 4 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [12] | 38 |
| UK Albums (OCC) [13] | 2 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC) [14] | 1 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC) [15] | 1 |
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