Smile (Skindred album)
2023 studio album by Skindred
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Smile is the eighth studio album by Welsh rock band Skindred. It was released on 4 August 2023, through Earache. It is the last album to feature founding bassist Dan Pugsley, who left on 3 November 2025.
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| Released | 4 August 2023 | |||
| Studio | VADA Recording Studios | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal[1] | |||
| Length | 42:48 | |||
| Label | Earache | |||
| Producer | Julian Emery | |||
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Background
On 16 March 2021, the band signed a global four-album deal with the British label Earache Records.[9] The first song to come out of the signing was the lead single "Gimme That Boom", released on 8 November 2022.[10] A "hard-hitting" "ragga-metal" track, it describes lead singer Benji Webbe's encounter with a selfish fan.[11]
The producing process was supported by Julian Emery and sound engineer Pete Hutchings, who had previously worked with Royal Blood and Florence and the Machine.[12] The album also sees the celebration of their 25th band anniversary.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Skindred.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Our Religion" | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Gimme That Boom" | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Set Fazers" | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Life That's Free" | 3:58 |
| 5. | "If I Could" | 3:29 |
| 6. | "L.O.V.E. (Smile Please)" | 3:08 |
| 7. | "This Appointed Love" | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Black Stars" | 4:00 |
| 9. | "State of the Union" | 2:50 |
| 10. | "Addicted" | 3:31 |
| 11. | "Mama" | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Unstoppable" | 3:03 |
| Total length: | 42:48 | |
Personnel
Skindred
- Arya Goggin - Drums
- Benji Webbe - Lead vocals
- Dan Pugsley - Bass
- Mikey Demus - Guitars, backing vocals
Production
- Julian Emery - Producer
- Pete Hutchings - Engineer, Mixer
- Sean Magee - Mastering
- Paul Meehan - Mixer of "L.O.V.E. (Smile Please)"
- George Perks - Additional engineer, mixer of "Unstoppable"
- Brian Rawling - Producer of "L.O.V.E. (Smile Please)"
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13] | 73 |
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[14] | 4 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] | 38 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts)[16] | 2 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[17] | 1 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts)[18] | 1 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[19] | 74 |