The album is a dedication to former band member Matt Miller who had died in March 2021.[6]
Background
On July 19, 2022, Titus Andronicus announced the release of their seventh studio album, along with the first single "(I’m) Screwed".[6] Speaking of the release of the album, lead singer Patrick Stickles said:
Certain recent challenges, some unique to myself and some we have all shared, but particularly the passing of my dearest friend, have forced me to recognise not only the precious and fragile nature of life, but also the interconnectivity of all life.[7]
The second single "Give Me Grief" was released on August 10, 2022.[8][9]
Critical reception
The Will to Live was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 75, based on 6 reviews.[1]
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"My Mother Is Going to Kill Me"
3:19
2.
"(I’m) Screwed"
4:18
3.
"I Can Not Be Satisfied"
5:14
4.
"Bridge and Tunnel"
7:10
5.
"Grey Goo"
1:30
6.
"Dead Meat"
3:21
7.
"An Anomaly"
7:02
8.
"Give Me Grief"
4:13
9.
"Baby Crazy"
4:15
10.
"All Through the Night"
4:38
11.
"We’re Coming Back"
3:13
12.
"69 Stones"
2:44
Personnel
Titus Andronicus
Patrick Stickles – lead vocals, electric guitar, synthesizer, sampler, harmonica, percussion, producer, additional engineering, field recordings
Liam Betson – electric guitar, vocals; lead vocals (1)
R.J. Gordon – bass guitar, vocals, additional engineering
Chris Wilson – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
Josée Caron – lead vocals (4), lead guitar (7)
Eric Harm – vocals; lead vocals (8)
Alex Jones, Danny Miller, Tim Kingsbury – vocals
Tad Kubler – electric guitar (1, 10)
Michael Carson – piano
Jake Clemons – piano (12)
Ryan Weisheit – saxophone
Howard Bilerman – drum machine, brushed snare
Production
Howard Bilerman – producer, mixing, interior photography
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