"In case I make it," is the fourth studio album by American musician Will Wood, released through Say-10 on July 29, 2022.[1] It is considered by some to be a significant stylistic departure from his previously releases, with a focus on orchestral arrangements and acoustic instrumentation.[2]
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| Released | July 29, 2022 | |||
| Length | 72:17 | |||
| Label | Say-10 | |||
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Writing and production
editWriting for Will Wood's fourth album took place between 2018 and 2022, focusing on his acceptance of self and personal growth through medical treatment and sobriety. Songs were also composed with less extravagance to contrast earlier albums such as Self-Ish (2016) that hid his personality as a coping mechanism. In early 2021, he announced that the album would be be funded through Indiegogo and called In Case I Die.[3] This name was replaced later in the year by "In case I make it,".[4] as the former title was conceived through fear of death and intended to be his final album. Wood created demos of the album solely with MIDI, only introducing the songs to his band after completion and sharing them with orchestras and brass personnel.[5]
Release
editPrior to the album's release, Wood released the singles "Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll",[6] "Tomcat Disposables",[7] "Cicada Days",[8] "You Liked This (Okay, Computer!)",[9] "Euthanasia", and "White Noise".[10] The album was additionally meant to include the tracks "Misanthrapologist" and "...And If I Did, You Deserved It.", but both were omitted. They were later included on Wood's live album, IN CASE I DIE: (2023).[11] Wood stated after the release of "In case I make it," that he would be taking an indefinite hiatus from creating music after finishing his tour, leaving some to speculate whether he would be quitting music permanently.[1][12][13]
Reception
editJoshua Nelson of Bleeding Cool described the album as "a more subdued and mellow take on the stories and issues Will Wood typically tackles in his songwriting."[14] Caitlin Hsu of SwitchBitch Noise called Wood "the master of writing the most danceable songs with the most devastating lyrics" for his work on the album.[15] Behind the Curtains Media's Suzanne Torrison called the album an "installment in Will Wood's ever-changing and genre-bending discography."[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Tomcat Disposables" | 5:58 |
| 2. | "Becoming the Lastnames" | 7:42 |
| 3. | "Cicada Days" | 4:10 |
| 4. | "Euthanasia" | 4:37 |
| 5. | "Falling Up" | 4:47 |
| 6. | "That's Enough, Let's Get You Home." | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Um, I Mean, It's Kind of a Lot." | 5:22 |
| 8. | "Half-Decade Hangover" | 4:50 |
| 9. | "Vampire Reference in a Minor Key" | 4:38 |
| 10. | "You Liked This (Okay, Computer!)" | 2:12 |
| 11. | "The Main Character" | 4:25 |
| 12. | "Against the Kitchen Floor" | 5:06 |
| 13. | "Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll" | 5:04 |
| 14. | "Big Fat Bitchie's Blueberry Pie, Christmas Tree, and Recreational Jell-o Emporium a.k.a. "Mr. Boy is on the Roof Again" (Feat. Pasta by Sneakers McSqueakers) [From the Motion Picture "B.F.B.'s B-Sides: Bagel Batches, Marshmallows, and Barsh-mallows]" | 0:48 |
| 15. | "Willard!" | 4:19 |
| 16. | "White Noise" | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 72:17 | |
References
edit- ^ a b c Torrison, Suzanne (July 29, 2022). "Will Wood Releases New Album "In Case I Make It"". Behind the Curtains Media. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Curtius, Robb (April 28, 2022). "PREMIERE: Will Wood and the feral folk chamber poised "Tomcat Disposables" (Official Video)". American Pancake. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Joshua (April 1, 2021). "Interview: Will Wood, On His New Documentary, "What Did I Do?"". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Hsu, Caitlin (December 2, 2021). "Review: Will Wood's live show was as delightfully unhinged as expected". Washington Square News. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Maloney, Carl (April 27, 2022). "RGM Introducing – We Interview American Artist Will Wood". RGM Press. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Navas, Louis (September 22, 2021). "Will Wood Hates "Sex, Drugs, Rock N Roll" - Exclusive Interview!". The After Hours Review. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Motionographer (May 3, 2022). "Will Wood and Ivan Fisher-Owen of Behind the Bark team up for his new stop motion animated music video "Tomcat Disposables"". Motionographer. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Shumaker, Shannon (May 26, 2022). "Will Wood Discusses His Dynamic New Single, "Cicada Days"". Prelude Press. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Gonda, Christopher (June 10, 2022). "Behind the Video: Will Wood Discusses His Unique Perspective on Music Videos". V13 Media. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Torrison, Suzanne (July 7, 2022). "Will Wood Commands Our Attention With His New Single "White Noise"". Behind the Curtains Media. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Shumaker, Shannon (January 4, 2023). "Will Wood Announces His Hiatus With a Meaningful New Album, "In Case I Die"". Prelude Press. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Gonda, Christopher (January 9, 2023). "Will Wood Details His (Final?) Album 'In Case I Die' and Indefinite Hiatus from Music". V13 Media. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Hsu, Caitlin (April 29, 2022). "Will Wood wants to be authentic, whatever it takes". Washington Square News. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Joshua (July 22, 2022). "Interview: Will Wood On His Newest Album, "In Case I Make It,"". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Hsu, Caitlin (August 10, 2022). "ALBUM REVIEW: Will Wood's "in case I make it," will make you cry, dance, and maybe finally go to therapy". SwitchBitch Noise. Retrieved July 25, 2024.