Backbone (Roam album)
2016 studio album by Roam
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Backbone is the debut album by British pop punk band Roam.[5]
Released22 January 2016
StudiosSteel City Studio, Sheffield; Futureworks Studios, Manchester; Mill Bank Farm Studios, East Sussex
Length35:11
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| Released | 22 January 2016 | |||
| Studios | Steel City Studio, Sheffield; Futureworks Studios, Manchester; Mill Bank Farm Studios, East Sussex | |||
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| Length | 35:11 | |||
| Label | Hopeless | |||
| Producer | Drew Lawson | |||
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| Singles from Backbone | ||||
Production
Recording took place at Steel City Studio in Sheffield, Futureworks Studios in Manchester and Mill Bank Farm Studios in East Sussex.[6] Drew Lawson produced the album.[6] Phil Gornell engineered the proceedings with assistance from Grant Berry, Oliver Horner and Rian Dawson.[6] Matt Wilson of Set Your Goals/Chains provides guest vocals on "Deadweight".[6] Elliott Ingham performs additional drums.[6] Lawson mixed the album, while Berry mastered it.[6]
Promotion
Release
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Alternative Press | Favourable[12] |
| idobi Radio |   [13] |
| Kerrang! | 4/5[14] |
| Rock Sound | 7/10[15] |
| Upset Magazine | [1] |
Backbone charted at number 178 in the UK.[16]
Track listing
All lyrics and music by Roam.[6]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Desmond Show" | 0:27 |
| 2. | "Cabin Fever" | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Deadweight" | 3:04 |
| 4. | "All the Same" | 2:21 |
| 5. | "Hopeless Case" | 3:16 |
| 6. | "Bloodline" | 3:06 |
| 7. | "R.I.P in Peace" | 3:07 |
| 8. | "Tracks" | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Head Rush" | 3:19 |
| 10. | "Goodbyes" | 2:32 |
| 11. | "Tell Me" | 3:55 |
| 12. | "Leaving Notice" | 3:32 |
| Total length: | 35:11 | |
Personnel
Personnel per sleeve.[6]
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Roam
Additional musicians
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Production
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Chart performance
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums Chart[16] | 178 |