Bodies (AFI album)

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Bodies
AFI - Bodies.png
Studio album by
AFI
ReleasedJune 11, 2021
Recorded2019–2020
Genre
Length36:03
Label
  • Rise
  • Ex Noctum Nacimur
ProducerJade Puget
AFI chronology
The Missing Man
(2018) 		Bodies
(2021)
Singles from Bodies
  1. "Twisted Tongues / Escape from Los Angeles"
    Released: January 14, 2021[2][3]
  2. "Looking Tragic / Begging for Trouble"
    Released: February 25, 2021
  3. "Dulcería / Far Too Near"
    Released: April 9, 2021[4]
  4. "Tied to a Tree"
    Released: May 26, 2021[5]

Bodies is the eleventh studio album by American rock band AFI. The album was released through Rise Records on June 11, 2021.

Background[]

According to AFI frontman Davey Havok, the album was written in early 2020, prior to COVID-19 lockdowns, which had no impact on the album.[6]

On March 28, 2020, guitarist Jade Puget was interviewed by Kerrang! to promote a headlining appearance at Two Thousand Trees Festival. He said that while he did not expect the band's eleventh album to be released by the time of the performance, "hopefully at least a couple of songs will be."[7] During an Instagram livestream on April 27, 2020, Puget said that the album was finished, but that its release date was being pushed back as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

On January 1, 2021, the band announced that their eleventh studio album would be released before the end of the year.[9] On January 15, they released the tracks "Twisted Tongues" and "Escape from Los Angeles".[10] On February 25, it was revealed that the album would be called Bodies, and be released on June 11. Along with the announcement, the band revealed two new songs as another joint single, "Looking Tragic / Begging for Trouble".[11] Additionally, a music video was released for "Looking Tragic".[12] On April 9, "Dulceria / Far Too Near" were released, along with a music video for the former song, which was co-written by Billy Corgan.[13] On May 25, the song "Tied to a Tree" was released. Puget called it his favorite from the album.[14] A music video for the song, directed by Linda Strawberry, was released on July 8.[15]

Album art[]

The album artwork was designed by Donny Phillips for KIHL Studio. The standard CD/vinyl editions feature a grey-on-black color palette, and the three-gender logo that appears on various promotional material is printed on the disc.[16][17] A Target-exclusive CD edition comes with an alternate album cover, which shows a gold-on-black version of the three-gender logo, which is also included as a patch.[18] The vinyl edition's top cover slip (displaying the title and track listing) is detachable.[17]

Track listing[]

Bodies track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Twisted Tongues"4:01
2."Far Too Near"2:48
3."Dulcería"4:53
4."On Your Back"2:20
5."Escape from Los Angeles"3:24
6."Begging for Trouble"2:20
7."Back from the Flesh"2:59
8."Looking Tragic"2:37
9."Death of the Party"2:21
10."No Eyes"3:33
11."Tied to a Tree"4:47
Total length:36:03

Personnel[]

The following individuals were credited with the production of the album.[19]

Charts[]

Chart performance for Bodies
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[20] 36
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[21] 33

References[]

  1. ^ Wills, Elena (June 11, 2021). "AFI thrive under stylistic divergence and forge a new path on 'Bodies'". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Dowd, Rachel (January 15, 2021). "Hear AFI Return With Their First New Music in Nearly Three Years". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (January 15, 2021). "AFI Return with New Songs "Twisted Tongues" and "Escape From Los Angeles": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Chesler, Josh (April 9, 2021). "AFI Release Two New Songs and Video for 'Dulcería,' Co-Written by Billy Corgan". Spin. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "AFI show their evolution on striking new single, Tied To A Tree". Kerrang!. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "AFI releases highly anticipated album 'Bodies'". CityNews. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2021 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "'It's an eclectic record – a little bit left of center.' – Jade on New Album". afireinside.net. March 28, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  8. ^ Video on YouTube
  9. ^ brownypaul (January 1, 2021). "AFI's 11th Studio Album Is Coming Before 2021's End!". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Johnson, Laura (January 15, 2021). "AFI Unveil Two New Tracks Twisted Tongues And Escape From Los Angeles". Stereoboard. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  11. ^ February 2021, Fraser Lewry 26. "AFI detail upcoming album Bodies, launch two new songs". loudersound. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "AFI - Looking Tragic (Official Music Video)". YouTube. February 25, 2021.
  13. ^ Richards, Will (April 10, 2021). "AFI share two new songs, including one co-written by Billy Corgan". NME. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  14. ^ Carter, Emily (May 25, 2021). "AFI show their evolution on striking new single, Tied To A Tree". Kerrang!. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  15. ^ Hollingsworth, Ashley Perez (July 9, 2021). "AFI Share Mesmerizing 'Tied To A Tree' Video". Genre Is Dead!. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  16. ^ "AFI – Bodies (2021, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  17. ^ Jump up to: a b "AFI – Bodies (2021, Black & Clear Ghost, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  18. ^ "AFI – Bodies (2021, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  19. ^ Enis, Eli (February 25, 2021). "AFI Announce New Album Bodies, Share "Looking Tragic" and "Begging for Trouble": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  20. ^ "AFI Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  21. ^ "AFI Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
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