"Nine" is the eighth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on September 20, 2019 through Columbia Records. The album represents a departure from their previous work, showcasing a more mature, introspective, and experimental style. It is the band's second album with Matt Skiba, who replaced former member Tom DeLonge.
The making of "Nine" was heavily influenced by personal turmoil, such as vocalist and bassist Mark Hoppus’s battles with depression and guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba's struggles with substance abuse. These experiences resulted in the band exploring darker and more introspective thematic content in their music.
The album was produced by John Feldmann and include additional production from various musicians like The Futuristics and Captain Cuts. The critical reception to "Nine" was generally positive, as many critics praised the band's matured sound and reflective lyrics.
Despite the album's title, "Nine" does not denote the band's ninth studio album but instead signifies a significant number in numerology, which suggests the presence of completion and closure. The album peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. The four singles from the album are "Blame It on My Youth", "Generational Divide", "Happy Days", and "I Really Wish I Hated You".
