"Cool It Down" is the fifth studio album by American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released on September 30, 2022, through Secretly Canadian. This marks their first album since 2013's Mosquito and their debut with Secretly Canadian. The lead single, "Spitting Off the Edge of the World," featuring Perfume Genius, was released on June 1, 2022, and the band embarked on a world tour in support of the album shortly after.
The album has received critical acclaim and was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. In a press release, lead vocalist Karen O noted the collective challenges faced over the past nine years, emphasizing that the music flowed naturally when they were ready. The album's title is inspired by the Velvet Underground song of the same name, and "Spitting Off the Edge of the World" addresses themes related to the climate crisis. The track "Fleez" includes elements from ESG's 1981 song "Moody."
Yeah Yeah Yeahs teased new music in May 2022, alongside announcements of upcoming shows in New York City and Los Angeles. The album showcases the band's evolution while maintaining their distinctive sound.
