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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = ROCKMAKER
| name = Rockmaker
| type = studio
| type = studio
| cover = The Dandy Warhols - Rockmaker.png
| cover = The Dandy Warhols - Rockmaker.png
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| released = {{start date|2024|03|15}}
| released = {{start date|2024|03|15}}
| recorded =
| recorded =
| studio =
| studio = <!-- Per liner notes -->
* The Odditorium ([[Portland, Oregon|Portland]])
| genre = <!-- Please source genres -->
* Air Traffic Control (Portland)
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stilllisteningmagazine.com/reviews/the-dandy-warhols-rockmaker-review|title=The Dandy Warhols – ''Rockmaker'' Review|website=Still Listening|last=Shelley|first=George|date=March 16, 2024|access-date=May 11, 2024}}</ref><!-- Please source genres -->
| length = 41:17
| length = 41:17
| label =
| label =
* Sunset Blvd
* Sunset Blvd
* Beat the World
* Beat the World
| producer = {{hlist|[[Peter Holmström]]|[[Courtney Taylor-Taylor]]}}
| producer =
* [[Jagz Kooner]]
* [[Keith Tenniswood]]
| prev_title = [[Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone]]
| prev_title = [[Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone]]
| prev_year = 2020
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| next_year =
| misc =
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Rockmaker
| type = studio
| single1 = The Summer of Hate
| single1date = October 13, 2023
| single2 = Danzig With Myself
| single2date = January 16, 2024
| single3 = I'd Like to Help You With Your Problem
| single3date = February 14, 2024
}}
}}
}}
'''''ROCKMAKER''''' is the twelfth studio album by American [[alternative rock]] band [[the Dandy Warhols]], released through Sunset Blvd Records and Beat the World on March 15, 2024. It marks their return to rock music after the over three-hour-long [[Experimental music|experimental]] album ''[[Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone]]'' (2020). The album includes guest appearances from [[Frank Black]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], and [[Debbie Harry]]. It received positive reviews from critics.
'''''Rockmaker''''' is the twelfth studio album by American [[alternative rock]] band [[the Dandy Warhols]], released through Sunset Blvd Records and Beat the World on March 15, 2024. It marks their return to rock music after the over three-hour-long [[Experimental music|experimental]] album ''[[Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone]]'' (2020). The album includes guest appearances from [[Frank Black]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], and [[Debbie Harry]]. It received positive reviews from critics.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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| rev4score = 7/10<ref name="Uncut">{{cite magazine|title=The Dandy Warhols – ''Rockmaker''|magazine=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]|page=31|date=April 2024}}</ref>
}}
}}
''ROCKMAKER'' currently has a score of 69 out of 100 on review aggregator [[Metacritic]] based on six critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception.<ref name="MC"/> ''[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]'' commented that "''ROCKMAKER''{{'}}s rude vigour and bounty of hooks will reassure the faithful, as should the ample supply of snark from Courtney Taylor-Taylor".<ref name="Uncut"/> Reviewing the album for ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'', Susan Hansen wrote that the album "does ''not'' dishearten. ''ROCKMAKER'' is heavy yet melodic, making use of [[Wah-wah pedal|wah-wah guitar pedalling]] and overriding fuzz, a mind unwaveringly set on hippy psych".<ref name="Clash"/>
''ROCKMAKER'' currently has a score of 69 out of 100 on review aggregator [[Metacritic]] based on six critics' reviews, indicating a "generally favorable" reception.<ref name="MC"/> ''[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]'' commented that "''ROCKMAKER''{{'}}s rude vigour and bounty of hooks will reassure the faithful, as should the ample supply of snark from Courtney Taylor-Taylor".<ref name="Uncut"/> Reviewing the album for ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'', Susan Hansen wrote that the album "does ''not'' dishearten. ''ROCKMAKER'' is heavy yet melodic, making use of [[Wah-wah pedal|wah-wah guitar pedalling]] and overriding fuzz, a mind unwaveringly set on hippy psych".<ref name="Clash"/>


Raul Stanciu of [[Sputnikmusic]] felt that ''ROCKMAKER'' "breathes new life into the machine. Somehow it feels like a cold shower, displaying a considerable dose of cynicism amid meatier hooks" and that the band "seemed more eager to develop the songs rather than creating a mood with minimal contributions and letting it brood".<ref name="SM"/> John Murphy of ''[[MusicOMH]]'' remarked that "while there are no big surprises [...] most of the tracks on the album are as instantly addictive as in their heyday", concluding that "although they may never re-create their ’90s heyday, still know how to rock with the best of them".<ref name="OMH"/>
Raul Stanciu of [[Sputnikmusic]] felt that ''ROCKMAKER'' "breathes new life into the machine. Somehow it feels like a cold shower, displaying a considerable dose of cynicism amid meatier hooks" and that the band "seemed more eager to develop the songs rather than creating a mood with minimal contributions and letting it brood".<ref name="SM"/> John Murphy of ''[[MusicOMH]]'' remarked that "while there are no big surprises [...] most of the tracks on the album are as instantly addictive as in their heyday", concluding that "although they may never re-create their '90s heyday, still know how to rock with the best of them".<ref name="OMH"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| length1 = 3:08
| length1 = 3:08
| title2 = Danzig with Myself
| title2 = Danzig with Myself
| note2 = featuring [[Frank Black]]
| note2 = featuring [[Black Francis]]
| writer2 = Taylor-Taylor
| writer2 = Taylor-Taylor
| length2 = 3:55
| length2 = 3:55
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| total_length = 41:17
| total_length = 41:17
}}
}}

==Personnel==
'''The Dandy Warhols'''
* [[Courtney Taylor-Taylor]] – performance, [[Record producer|production]], cover design
* [[Peter Holmström]] – performance, production, [[Audio engineer|engineering]]
* [[Zia McCabe]] – performance
* [[Brent DeBoer]] – performance

'''Additional musicians'''
* [[Black Francis]] – additional guitar on "Danzig with Myself" and "Love Thyself"
* Gina Noelle – additional vocals on "The Summer of Hate"
* [[James Mercer (musician)|James Mercer]] – backing vocals on "I'd Like to Help You with Your Problem"
* [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] – additional guitar on "I'd Like to Help You with Your Problem"
* Pat Spurgeon – drums on "Alcohol and Cocainemarijuananicotine" and "I Will Never Stop Loving You"
* [[Cory Gray]] – trumpets on "Real People", piano on "I Will Never Stop Loving You"
* [[Debbie Harry]] – vocals on "I Will Never Stop Loving You"
* Louise Woodward – [[String instrument|strings]] on "I Will Never Stop Loving You"

'''Technical'''
* [[Keith Tenniswood]] – [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]]
* [[Jagz Kooner]] – [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]]
* Chris Thompson – engineering
* Brandon Eggleston – engineering

'''Visuals'''
* [[Elliott Erwitt]] – cover photography
* Sean Gothman – album design, [[Page layout|layout]]
* Steve Birch – back cover logo
* Servo – back cover logo


==Charts==
==Charts==

Latest revision as of 23:15, 11 November 2024

For the Toto song, see Toto (album).
Rockmaker
Two men wearing glasses and suits looking at a whiteboard with the word "Rockmaker" on it
Studio album by
the Dandy Warhols
ReleasedMarch 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
Studio
  • The Odditorium (Portland)
  • Air Traffic Control (Portland)
GenreAlternative rock[1]
Length41:17
Label
  • Sunset Blvd
  • Beat the World
Producer
The Dandy Warhols chronology
Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone
(2020) 		Rockmaker
(2024)
Singles from Rockmaker
  1. "The Summer of Hate"
    Released: October 13, 2023
  2. "Danzig With Myself"
    Released: January 16, 2024
  3. "I'd Like to Help You With Your Problem"
    Released: February 14, 2024

Rockmaker is the twelfth studio album by American alternative rock band the Dandy Warhols, released through Sunset Blvd Records and Beat the World on March 15, 2024. It marks their return to rock music after the over three-hour-long experimental album Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone (2020). The album includes guest appearances from Frank Black, Slash, and Debbie Harry. It received positive reviews from critics.

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic69/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash7/10[3]
MusicOMH[4]
Sputnikmusic3.4/5[5]
Uncut7/10[6]

ROCKMAKER currently has a score of 69 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on six critics' reviews, indicating a "generally favorable" reception.[2] Uncut commented that "ROCKMAKER's rude vigour and bounty of hooks will reassure the faithful, as should the ample supply of snark from Courtney Taylor-Taylor".[6] Reviewing the album for Clash, Susan Hansen wrote that the album "does not dishearten. ROCKMAKER is heavy yet melodic, making use of wah-wah guitar pedalling and overriding fuzz, a mind unwaveringly set on hippy psych".[3]

Raul Stanciu of Sputnikmusic felt that ROCKMAKER "breathes new life into the machine. Somehow it feels like a cold shower, displaying a considerable dose of cynicism amid meatier hooks" and that the band "seemed more eager to develop the songs rather than creating a mood with minimal contributions and letting it brood".[5] John Murphy of MusicOMH remarked that "while there are no big surprises [...] most of the tracks on the album are as instantly addictive as in their heyday", concluding that "although they may never re-create their '90s heyday, still know how to rock with the best of them".[4]

Track listing

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ROCKMAKER track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Doomsday Bells"
3:08
2."Danzig with Myself" (featuring Black Francis)Taylor-Taylor3:55
3."Teutonic Wine"Taylor-Taylor3:16
4."The Summer of Hate"
  • Holmström
  • Taylor-Taylor
3:18
5."I'd Like to Help You with Your Problem" (featuring Slash)
4:18
6."The Cross"
  • Holmström
  • Taylor-Taylor
3:44
7."Root of All Evil"
  • Holmström
  • Taylor-Taylor
3:49
8."Alcohol and Cocainemarijuananicotine"
  • Holmström
  • Taylor-Taylor
4:05
9."Love Thyself"
  • DeBoer
  • Taylor-Taylor
3:06
10."Real People"
  • Holmström
  • Taylor-Taylor
2:52
11."I Will Never Stop Loving You" (featuring Debbie Harry)
  • Holmström
  • Taylor-Taylor
5:45
Total length:41:17

Personnel

[edit]

The Dandy Warhols

Additional musicians

  • Black Francis – additional guitar on "Danzig with Myself" and "Love Thyself"
  • Gina Noelle – additional vocals on "The Summer of Hate"
  • James Mercer – backing vocals on "I'd Like to Help You with Your Problem"
  • Slash – additional guitar on "I'd Like to Help You with Your Problem"
  • Pat Spurgeon – drums on "Alcohol and Cocainemarijuananicotine" and "I Will Never Stop Loving You"
  • Cory Gray – trumpets on "Real People", piano on "I Will Never Stop Loving You"
  • Debbie Harry – vocals on "I Will Never Stop Loving You"
  • Louise Woodward – strings on "I Will Never Stop Loving You"

Technical

Visuals

  • Elliott Erwitt – cover photography
  • Sean Gothman – album design, layout
  • Steve Birch – back cover logo
  • Servo – back cover logo

Charts

[edit]
Chart performance for ROCKMAKER
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[7] 76
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[8] 56
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] 22

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Shelley, George (March 16, 2024). "The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker Review". Still Listening. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Rockmaker by The Dandy Warhols Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Hansen, Susan (March 14, 2024). "The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker | Reviews". Clash. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Murphy, John (March 13, 2024). "The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker | Album Reviews". MusicOMH. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Stanciu, Raul (March 18, 2024). "Review: The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker". Uncut. April 2024. p. 31.
  7. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  8. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
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