Bodyguard is the third studio album by American rock duo The I.L.Y's. The album was released by Castle Face Records on May 16, 2017.[1][2] It was the band's first album to be released on Castle Face, after two self-released albums, and their first to be pressed on CD and vinyl.
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| Released | May 16, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 32:16 | |||
| Label | Castle Face Records | |||
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Background edit
The album was initially announced along with its track-listing and artwork on March 25, 2017.[1] The band later shared a double music video on YouTube for "Gargoyle" and "Bobo".[3][4] Audio for "I Love You Man" was released on SoundCloud on May 2.[5] The album was released for streaming through iTunes, YouTube and SoundCloud on May 16, with CD and vinyl releases scheduled for June 16.[2]
Release and reception edit
Stereogum awarded the album the website's "Album of the Week" accolade.[6]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Zach Hill and Andy Morin
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wash My Hands Shorty" | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Well Known People Want to Know" | 2:29 |
| 3. | "Gargoyle" | 2:56 |
| 4. | "Quietly Being the Best" | 3:01 |
| 5. | "49er Lighter" | 3:42 |
| 6. | "I Love You Man" | 3:24 |
| 7. | "The Treatment" | 3:38 |
| 8. | "This Is How It Is Now" | 2:50 |
| 9. | "Bobo" | 3:35 |
| 10. | "The Studio" | 3:32 |
| Total length: | 32:16 | |
Personnel edit
- The I.L.Y's
- Zach Hill – vocals, drums, keyboards, guitar, production
- Andy Morin – guitar, bass, engineering
- Additional musicians
- Tristan Tozer – guitar (1)
References edit
- ^ a b "Death Grips Side Project the I.L.Y's Detail New Album Bodyguard". Pitchfork. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Death Grips Offshoot the I.L.Y's Share New Song "I Love You Man," Announce Album Release Date". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Death Grips Side Project The I.L.Y's Share Bizarre Video for Two New Songs: Watch". Pitchfork. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ I.L.Y's, The (25 March 2017). "The I.L.Y's - Gargoyle / Bobo (Official 2-song Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (1 May 2017). "Death Grips Offshoot the I.L.Y's Share New Song "I Love You Man", Announce Album Release Date". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Album of the Week: The I.L.Y's Bodyguard". 23 May 2017.