Sick Boy (album)

2018 studio album by The Chainsmokers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sick Boy is the second studio album by American DJ and production duo the Chainsmokers. It was released on December 14, 2018, via Disruptor and Columbia Records. The album features collaborations with French DJ Aazar and fellow American DJ Nghtmre as well as co-production from Sly, Chris Lyon, and Shaun Frank, and writing credits from frequent co-writer Emily Warren, Kate Morgan, Drew Love of They., Tony Ann, Corey Sanders, and Chelsea Jade.[1] Sick Boy's tracklist is made up of singles gradually released throughout 2018 as an attempt to increase the songs' success.[2]

ReleasedDecember 14, 2018 (2018-12-14)
RecordedMid-2017 – 2018
Genre
Length32:46
Quick facts Studio album by The Chainsmokers, Released ...
Sick Boy
Studio album by
The Chainsmokers
ReleasedDecember 14, 2018 (2018-12-14)
RecordedMid-2017 – 2018
Genre
Length32:46
Label
Producer
The Chainsmokers chronology
Sick Boy...Beach House
(2018)		 Sick Boy
(2018)		 World War Joy...Kills You Slowly
(2019)
The Chainsmokers studio album chronology
Memories...Do Not Open
(2017)		 Sick Boy
(2018)		 World War Joy
(2019)
Singles from Sick Boy
  1. "Sick Boy"
    Released: January 17, 2018
  2. "You Owe Me"
    Released: February 16, 2018
  3. "Everybody Hates Me"
    Released: March 16, 2018
  4. "Somebody"
    Released: April 20, 2018
  5. "Side Effects"
    Released: July 27, 2018
  6. "Save Yourself"
    Released: August 24, 2018
  7. "This Feeling"
    Released: September 18, 2018
  8. "Siren"
    Released: October 26, 2018
  9. "Beach House"
    Released: November 16, 2018
  10. "Hope"
    Released: December 14, 2018
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Background

The album consists of singles that were released each month in the year 2018, except May and June, with "Sick Boy", "You Owe Me", "Everybody Hates Me" and "Somebody" being released in the first four months, from January to April. These songs were collectively released on the 'Sick Boy EP' on April 20. The next three songs, "Side Effects", "Save Yourself" and "This Feeling" were released July to September and appeared collectively alongside the first four singles on the EP 'Sick Boy...This Feeling' on September 21. "Siren", "Beach House" and "Hope" were released October to December, then collected on the final album.[3][4][5]

Songs from the album were described as "deep and introspective", while having "bangers that sound out of place". The album was noted by Your EDM as "an improvement from Memories...Do Not Open" and "a massive step in the right direction... with the Chainsmokers a little lost on their own sound."[6][7]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarHalf star
The GuardianStar
Pitchfork3.1/10
PopMattersStarStarStarStarStar
The TimesStar
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Upon release, Sick Boy was met with mixed reviews by the music critics.

AllMusic's Neil Z. Young positively said of the album, "Compared to their 2017 official debut, the Chainsmokers' sophomore album, Sick Boy, is more introspective, thoughtful and emotional. It's also a vast improvement on the often precious (and, frankly, boring) EDM-pop of Memories…Do Not Open." He went on to state that, "At the heart of it all, this set is dark, sometimes exciting, and a step in the right direction for the immensely popular but critically maligned duo. World-weariness and a troubled heart suit them well and managed to do some good on Sick Boy."

In sharp contrast, Laura Snapes of The Guardian gave the record a very negative review, calling it "a torrent of spew-inducing self-pity".[8]

Track listing

Adapted from iTunes[9] and Qobuz.[10]

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."This Feeling" (featuring Kelsea Ballerini)
  • The Chainsmokers
3:17
2."Beach House"
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • The Chainsmokers
3:26
3."Hope" (featuring Winona Oak)
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • Chris Lyon
  • Kate Morgan
  • Winona Oak
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Lyon
3:00
4."Somebody" (featuring Drew Love)
  • Taggart
  • Drew Love
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
3:41
5."Side Effects" (featuring Emily Warren)
  • Taggart
  • Warren
  • Sylvester Willy Siversten
  • Tony Ann
  • Corey Sanders
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Sly
2:52
6."Sick Boy"
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • Warren
  • Ann
3:13
7."Everybody Hates Me"
  • Taggart
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
3:43
8."Siren" (with Aazar)
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • Alexis Duvivier
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Aazar
2:54
9."You Owe Me"
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
3:10
10."Save Yourself" (with Nghtmre)
  • Taggart
  • Tyler Marenyi
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Nghtmre
3:30
Total length:32:46
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Special edition bonus tracks[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
11."This Feeling" (featuring Kelsea Ballerini) (Afrojack & Disto Remix)
3:27
12."Somebody" (featuring Drew Love) (Riggi & Piros Remix)
  • Taggart
  • Drew Love
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Riggi & Piros[r]
3:00
13."Side Effects" (featuring Emily Warren) (Fedde Le Grand Remix)
  • Taggart
  • Warren
  • Sylvester Willy Siversten
  • Tony Ann
  • Corey Sanders
2:52
14."Sick Boy" (Zaxx Remix)
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • Warren
  • Ann
3:38
15."Somebody" (featuring Drew Love) (Ruhde Remix)
  • Taggart
  • Drew Love
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Ruhde[r]
3:38
16."Everybody Hates Me" (Khrebto Remix)
  • Taggart
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
  • Khrebto[r]
3:15
17."You Owe Me" (Magnace Remix)
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
  • Magnace[r]
3:26
18."Something Just like This" (with Coldplay) (Alesso Remix)
4:12
19."Paris" (Vinai Remix)
  • Taggart
  • Kristoffer Eriksson
  • Fredrik Häggstam
  • Charlee Nyman
3:38
20."Setting Fires" (featuring Xylø) (Sigma Remix)
4:16
21."Don't Let Me Down" (featuring Daya) (W&W Remix)
3:15
22."Roses" (featuring Rozes) (The Him Remix)
  • Taggart
  • Elizabeth Mencel
2:57
23."Closer" (featuring Halsey) (R3hab Remix)
2:41
Total length:77:01
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Sick Boy EP
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Somebody" (featuring Drew Love)
  • Andrew Taggart
  • Drew Love
  • Emily Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
3:41
2."Everybody Hates Me"
  • Taggart
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Shaun Frank
3:43
3."You Owe Me"
  • Taggart
  • Alex Pall
  • Warren
  • Chelsea Jade
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
3:10
4."Sick Boy"
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • Warren
  • Tony Ann
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
3:13
Total length:13:47
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More information No., Title ...
Sick Boy...This Feeling EP
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."This Feeling" (featuring Kelsea Ballerini)
  • Andrew Taggart
  • Alex Pall
  • Emily Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
3:17
2."Side Effects" (featuring Emily Warren)
  • Taggart
  • Warren
  • Sylvester Willy Siversten
  • Tony Ann
  • Corey Sanders
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Sly
2:52
3."Save Yourself" (with Nghtmre)
  • Taggart
  • Tyler Marenyi
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Nghtmre
3:30
4."Somebody" (featuring Drew Love)
  • Taggart
  • Drew Love
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
3:41
5."Everybody Hates Me"
  • Taggart
  • Warren
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Shaun Frank
3:43
6."You Owe Me"
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • Warren
  • Chelsea Jade
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
3:10
7."Sick Boy"
  • Taggart
  • Pall
  • Warren
  • Ann
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Frank
3:13
Total length:23:26
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  • [v] signifies a vocal producer
  • [r] signifies a remix producer

Personnel

Adapted from Qobuz.[12]

  • Adam Alpert – executive production
  • Alex Pall – production (all), songwriting (1–3, 6, 8, 9), programming (1–5, 8–10), mixing (1, 2, 8), mastering (1, 2, 8), piano (1), executive production
  • Andrew Taggart – production (all), songwriting (all), programming (1–5, 8–10), mixing (1, 2, 8), mastering (1, 2, 8), guitar (1), vocals (all)
  • Aazar – production (8), songwriting (8), mixing (8), mastering (8)
  • Chelsea Jade – songwriting (9)
  • Chris Gerhinger – mastering (5–7, 9)
  • Chris Lyon – production (3), songwriting (3)
  • Corey Sanders – songwriting (5)
  • Drew Love – songwriting (4), vocals (4)
  • Emily Warren – songwriting (1, 4–7, 9), piano (9), vocals (5)
  • Jordan Stilwell – mixing (1–5)
  • Kate Morgan – songwriting (3)
  • Kelsea Ballerini – vocals (1)
  • Matt McGuire – drums (6, 7, 9)
  • Emerson Mancini – mastering (3)
  • Nghtmre – production (10), songwriting (10), mixing (10), mastering (10)
  • Nicolas Petitfrère – mastering (8)
  • Petra Vasuri – art direction
  • Randy Merrill – mastering (4)
  • Shaun Frank – production (6, 7, 9), programming (6, 7), mixing (6, 7, 9)
  • Sly – production (5), songwriting (5)
  • Tony Ann – songwriting (5, 6), piano (6)
  • Winona Oak – vocals (3), songwriting (3)

Charts

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Certifications

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Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[50] Platinum 40,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[51] Platinum 80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[52] Gold 10,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[53] Platinum 15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[54] Gold 10,000‡
Singapore (RIAS)[55] Platinum 10,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[56] Silver 60,000‡
United States (RIAA)[57] Gold 500,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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