Amazing Things (Don Broco album)

Amazing Things is the fourth studio album by English four-piece rock band Don Broco. It was released on 22 October 2021 through SharpTone Records.[1] While originally slated for a 17 September 2021 release, COVID-19-related vinyl delays forced the band to reschedule the release date.[2]

Amazing Things
Studio album by
Don Broco
Released22 October 2021
Recorded2020
StudioDecoy Studios (Woodbridge, Suffolk)
Length46:44
LabelSharpTone
Producer
Don Broco chronology
Technology
(2018)		 Amazing Things
(2021)
Singles from Amazing Things
  1. "Manchester Super Reds No.1 Fan"
    Released: 13 May 2021
  2. "Gumshield"
    Released: 8 July 2021
  3. "One True Prince"
    Released: 6 August 2021
  4. "Uber"
    Released: 3 September 2021
  5. "Endorphins"
    Released: 15 October 2021

Release

Don Broco began writing new material for Amazing Things in early 2020,[3] and began recording in December 2020.[4] After releasing a series of studio updates via YouTube the first single "Manchester Super Reds No.1 Fan" was released on Annie Mac's Future Sounds, and its accompanying music video on 13 May 2021. Announcement of the album came the following day, along with a UK headline tour in October–November 2021. The single was promoted by the band pretending their Instagram account had been hacked in the days preceding the release, posting a number of David Beckham photos.[5] Speaking of the single, Rob Damiani said he "wanted to write something about an aspect of social media culture […] of people tearing each other down with much of that destructive negativity coming from the supposed fans of bands and teams".[6]

The second single "Gumshield" was released on 8 July 2021, after promotion saw the band stage a boxing match with boxer Dave Allen, with the music video featuring him.[7] Damiani said the song was "about the anxiety that comes with posting online and the fear of resulting arguments".[8] "One True Prince" was released on 6 August 2021 as the third single, with its accompanying music video. Damiani said it was written about "finding comfort in the fact that whatever you're going through and however bad it may feel, nothing lasts forever".[9]

Don Broco headlined the Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield in September 2021,[10] alongside a UK headline tour starting in October.[11]

Critical reception

Wall of Sound's Ebony Story scored Amazing Things 9/10 and complimented its variety of sounds revealing the "tracks that have attitude, swagger, sex appeal, cheekiness, and playfulness, and make it sound effortlessly good."[12]

Track listing
Amazing Things track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Gumshield"3:37
2."Manchester Super Reds No.1 Fan"3:37
3."Swimwear Season"4:38
4."Endorphins"3:54
5."One True Prince"3:58
6."Anaheim"4:30
7."Uber"3:31
8."How Are You Done with Existing?"4:31
9."Bruce Willis"3:16
10."Revenge Body"3:46
11."Bad 4 Ur Health"4:20
12."Easter Sunday"3:06
Total length:46:44

Personnel

Don Broco
  • Rob Damiani – lead vocals, electronics
  • Simon Delaney – lead and rhythm guitars
  • Matt Donnelly – drums, percussion, lead and backing vocals
  • Tom Doyle – bass guitar, programming

Other personnel

Charts
Chart performance for Amazing Things
Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[13] 91
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[14] 25
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[15] 10

References
  1. "NEWS: Don Broco announce fourth album, 'Amazing Things'!". Dead Press!. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/don-broco-have-rescheduled-the-release-date-of-their-new-album-amazing-thin
  3. "Don Broco's Rob Damiani Talks Writing Their New Album In Lockdown - Video Call - Videos". Rock Sound. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  4. Redrup, Zach (4 December 2020). "NEWS: Don Broco begin recording fourth album!". Dead Press!. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  5. "Don Broco Are Premiering A New Song Called 'Manchester Super Reds No.01 Fan' TONIGHT - News". Rock Sound. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  6. "Don Broco share new single 'Manchester Super Reds No.1 Fan' and announce album 'Amazing Things'". NME. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  7. "See Don Broco Get Mind-Altering Beatdown From Pro Boxer in New "Gumshield" Video". Revolver. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  8. "Don Broco troll the internet yet again with new single and video, Gumshield". Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  9. Robles, Jonathan. "Don Broco shares enlightening new single 'One True Prince'". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  10. "Don Broco Announce New Slam Dunk Warm-Up Shows – News". Rock Sound. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  11. "Don Broco announce new album and UK headline tour". Kerrang!. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  12. Story, Ebony (16 October 2021). "Don Broco – Amazing Things (Album Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  13. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  14. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  15. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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