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Nine

by Blink-182

Released: September 20, 2019

Pop-punk, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

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. It is the band's second album with Matt Skiba, who replaced former member Tom DeLonge. "Nine" is the eighth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on September 20, 2019 through Columbia Records.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by John Feldmann and include additional production from various musicians like The Futuristics and Captain Cuts.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

The album represents a departure from their previous…

The album represents a departure from their previous work, showcasing a more mature, introspective, and experimental style.

Despite the album's title, "Nine" does not denote…

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.

These experiences resulted in the band exploring darker…

These experiences resulted in the band exploring darker and more introspective thematic content in their music.

The four singles from the album are "Blame…

The four singles from the album are "Blame It on My Youth", "Generational Divide", "Happy Days", and "I Really Wish I Hated You".

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Reception

The album peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. The critical reception to "Nine" was generally positive, as many critics praised the band's matured sound and reflective lyrics.

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The Complete Album Story

"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".