XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time

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XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time
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Studio album by
The Maine
ReleasedJuly 9, 2021 (2021-07-09)
Recorded2020
Studio8123 Studios
GenrePop rock, alternative rock, emo
Length32:25
Label8123, Photo Finish Records
ProducerJohn O'Callaghan, The Maine, Matt Keller, Andrew Goldstein, Colby Wedgeworth
The Maine chronology
You Are OK
(2019) 		XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time
(2021)
Singles from XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time
  1. "Sticky"
    Released: March 19, 2021
  2. "April 7th"
    Released: April 7, 2021
  3. "Lips"
    Released: May 28, 2021
  4. "Pretender"
    Released: June 25, 2021

XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Maine[1] and was released on July 9, 2021, through 8123 and Photo Finish Records.

Release[]

On March 15, 2021, the band announced the album along with news that the lead single, "Sticky", would be released on Friday March 19, 2021. The band preceded the release of the album with additional singles "April 7th",[2] "Lips",[3] and "Pretender".[4] To celebrate the album's release, the band set up The XOXO Experience, a theater showcase which set the album's tracks to visuals in Tempe on July 7, premiered the song "High Forever" on Alt Nation on July 8, orchestrated an XOXO pop-up shop on July 10 in Los Angeles, and held a livestream event known as Face Towards the Sun on July 11, also in Los Angeles. To support the album, the band will be going on tour in the fall in support of All Time Low.[5]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative PressFavorable[6]
idobi10/10[7]

The album received positive critical reception with Augusta Battoclette of Alternative Press stating that "...the group only further prove that they hardly ever miss when it comes to their music". idobi's Sam Devotta claimed that the band had "once again delivered an album that perfectly sums up what it means to be human". Her review regards the album as a "product of huge changes in their personal lives (weddings, babies, moving out of state)" as well as a record that allowed them "to explore, to bring in new inspirations and try something different, while still delivering the pop rock-infused anthems they’re known for".

Track listing[]

All tracks are written by Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O'Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, and Pat Kirch except where noted [8].

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sticky"
2:58
2."Lips" 2:38
3."Love In Real Time" 1:50
4."High Forever"
  • Nickelsen
  • Monaco
  • O'Callaghan
  • Brock
  • Kirch
  • Goldstein
3:00
5."April 7th"
3:16
6."If Your Light Goes Out"
  • Nickelsen
  • Monaco
  • O'Callaghan
  • Brock
  • Kirch
  • Wedgeworth
2:57
7."Pretender" 3:05
8."Dirty, Pretty, Beautiful"
  • Nickelsen
  • Monaco
  • O'Callaghan
  • Brock
  • Kirch
  • Wedgeworth
3:52
9."Anxiety In Real Time"
  • Nickelsen
  • Monaco
  • O'Callaghan
  • Brock
  • Kirch
  • Wedgeworth
4:12
10."Face Towards The Sun" 4:34
Total length:32:25

Personnel[]

Per the XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time liner notes.

Chart performance[]

Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[9] 22
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] 32
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 38

References[]

  1. ^ Press, Jack (2021-07-08). "The Maine: "It's a really important time for people to be vocal"". Upset. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  2. ^ "The Maine Share New Single 'April 7th'". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  3. ^ "NEWS: The Maine share new single, 'Lips'!". DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us. 2021-05-29. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  4. ^ "The Maine Share New Single "Pretender"". Listen Here Reviews. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  5. ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (2021-06-28). "All Time Low To Be Joined By The Maine & Meet Me". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  6. ^ Augusta Battoclette (July 9, 2021). "The Maine deliver sonic warmth on their summery eighth record". Alternative Press.
  7. ^ Sam Devotta (July 9, 2021). "XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time". idobi.
  8. ^ "XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time - Album by The Maine". Spotify. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "The Maine Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
  10. ^ "The Maine Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "The Maine Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
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