Dark Matter (The Word Alive album)

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Dark Matter is the fourth studio album from American metalcore band The Word Alive. It was released on March 18, 2016 through Fearless Records. The album's lead single, Trapped, was released on January 8.

This is the last album to feature drummer Luke Holland after he left the band in late 2016.

Background

Speaking about the album, lead vocalist Telle Smith has stated:

Dark Matter is the result of our most in-depth writing and recording sessions we’ve done, and is something we consider to be our most dynamic and expansive album to date. This record completely defines and expresses who we are, and where we are going, taking the listener to the darkest and most honest places our band has dared to venture.

Track listing

All songs written by The Word Alive, except for "Face to Face" written by Scott Stevens, Telle Smith, and Tony Pizzuti.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dreamer"	2:53
2.	"Trapped"	3:56
3.	"Face to Face"	3:23
4.	"Sellout"	3:34
5.	"Insane"	4:20
6.	"Made This Way"	4:15
7.	"Suffocating"	3:35
8.	"Piece of Me"	4:08
9.	"Branded"	3:57
10.	"Grunge"	4:00
11.	"Dark Matter"	4:07
12.	"Oxy"	4:00

Personnel

All credits by Allmusic

The Word Alive

• Tyler "Telle" Smith – lead vocals
• Zack Hansen – lead guitar, backing vocals, programming
• Tony Pizzuti – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, programming
• Daniel Shapiro – bass guitar, vocals, programming
• Luke Holland – drums, percussion

Additional personnel

• Alicia Solombrino - guest vocals on "Piece of Me"

Production

• Matt Good - Post Production, Producer, Programming
• Chris Baseford - Mixing
• Thomas Becker - Vocal Arrangement
• Brad Blackwood - Mastering
• Ryan Daminson - Engineer
• Chris Foitle - A&R
• Sam Kaufman - Creative Director, Design, Photography
• Scott Stevens - Mixing
• Scott "the Ninja" Stevens - Mixing, Producer
• Ryan Williams - Drum Engineering