"Carnival" is an album by New Model Army, a British rock band known for their blend of punk rock, folk, and soulful lyrics. The album is the ninth studio production by the group and was released on 5th September 2005 by Attack Attack Records. Serving as the follow-up to their 2003 album, "The Eight," "Carnival" maintains the band's heavy guitar-orientated sound while incorporating several additional music genres like folk, soul, and pop.
The lyrical themes in "Carnival" explore a wide variety of issues, from political commentary to personal introspection, all of which are packaged in melodic rock tunes. Produced by Chris Tsangarides, the album features Justin Sullivan on vocals and guitar, Nelson on bass, Michael Dean on drums, Dean White on keyboards and Marshall Gill on guitar. Echoing the project's title, the music on the album keeps an energetic and lively tone, serving as a figurative 'carnival' of sound.
"Carnival" received notable critical acclaim, with several music reviewers praising the band's experience and songwriting ability, while others hailed them for their bold lyrics and multifaceted sound. Despite this, it didn't chart as highly as some of their earlier releases, although it does remain a favorite among many New Model Army fans. The album has eleven tracks in total, including memorable songs like "Island," "Fireworks Night," and "Too Close to the Sun."
