Backbone | ||||
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Released | 22 January 2016 | |||
Studio | Steel City Studio, Sheffield; Futureworks Studios, Manchester; Mill Bank Farm Studios, East Sussex | |||
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Length | 35:11 | |||
Label | Hopeless | |||
Producer | Drew Lawson | |||
Roam chronology | ||||
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Singles from Backbone | ||||
Backbone is the debut album by British pop punk band Roam.[5]
Recording took place at Steel City Studio in Sheffield, Futureworks Studios in Manchester and Mill Bank Farm Studios in East Sussex.[6] Drew Lawson produced the album.[6] Phil Gornell engineered the proceedings with assistance from Grant Berry, Oliver Horner and Rian Dawson.[6] Matt Wilson of Set Your Goals/Chains provides guest vocals on "Deadweight".[6] Elliott Ingham performs additional drums.[6] Lawson mixed the album, while Berry mastered it.[6]
On 11 October 2015, a music video for "Deadweight" was released.[2] On 13 December 2015, a music video for "Hopeless Case" was released.[3] On 9 March 2016, a music video for "Tracks" was released.[7]
The album was released on 22 January 2016 through Hopeless.[8][9] The band is set to go on the 2016 Warped Tour.[10] In April and May 2017, the band supported As It Is on their first US headlining tour.[11]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Alternative Press | Favourable[12] |
idobi Radio | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kerrang! | 4/5[14] |
Rock Sound | 7/10[15] |
Upset Magazine | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Backbone charted at number 178 in the UK.[16]
All lyrics and music by Roam.[6]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Desmond Show" | 0:27 |
2. | "Cabin Fever" | 3:10 |
3. | "Deadweight" | 3:04 |
4. | "All the Same" | 2:21 |
5. | "Hopeless Case" | 3:16 |
6. | "Bloodline" | 3:06 |
7. | "R.I.P in Peace" | 3:07 |
8. | "Tracks" | 3:22 |
9. | "Head Rush" | 3:19 |
10. | "Goodbyes" | 2:32 |
11. | "Tell Me" | 3:55 |
12. | "Leaving Notice" | 3:32 |
Total length: | 35:11 |
Personnel per sleeve.[6]
Roam
Additional musicians
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Production
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Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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UK Albums Chart[16] | 178 |