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| The Greatest Mistake of My Life | ||||
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| Released | April 16th, 2021 | |||
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| Label | SharpTone | |||
| Holding Absence chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Greatest Mistake of My Life | ||||
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The Greatest Mistake of My Life is the second album by Welsh rock band Holding Absence. The album was released on April 16th, 2021 through SharpTone Records.
Background
[edit]Release & Promotion
[edit]Critical Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Dead Press! |   [1] |
| Distorted Sound | 8/10[2] |
| Kerrang! |   [3] |
| Wall Of Sound | 10/10[4] |
Track Listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Lucas Woodland except otherwise stated. All music is written by Holding Absence with additional credits shown.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Awake" | 1:15 | ||
| 2. | "Celebration Song" | Feisal El-Khazragi | 4:26 | |
| 3. | "Curse Me with Your Kiss" | Dan Weller | 5:30 | |
| 4. | "Afterlife" | Weller | 3:46 | |
| 5. | "Drugs and Love" | Weller | 4:55 | |
| 6. | "In Circles" | 4:46 | ||
| 7. | "Nomoreroses" | El-Khazragi | 3:54 | |
| 8. | "Beyond Belief" | 4:16 | ||
| 9. | "Die Alone (In Your Lover's Arms)" (featuring Caitlin Woodland) | 5:30 | ||
| 10. | "Phantoms" | 1:37 | ||
| 11. | "Mourning Song" | 7:00 | ||
| 12. | "The Greatest Mistake of My Life" | Gracie Fields[6] | 1:26 | |
| Total length: | 48:21 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "An Apology Note" (CD bonus track) | 4:50 |
| Total length: | 53:11 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from album booklet.
Holding Absence
- Lucas Woodland – lead vocals
- Scott Carey – guitars, programming
- Ash Green – drums
Additional musicians
- Anneka Warburton – narration
- Caitlin Woodland – guest vocals (track 9)
Additional personnel
- Dan Weller – production, engineering, programming
- Joe Burgess - additional engineering
- Taylor Larson - mixing, mastering
- Bethan Miller - photography
- Jack Rodgers - layout, typography
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[7] | 90 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[8] | 4 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[9] | 6 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Taylor, Damon (18 April 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Holding Absence - The Greatest Mistake Of My Life". DEAD PRESS!.
- ^ Pugh, Kris (14 April 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Greatest Mistake Of My Life - Holding Absence". Distorted Sound Magazine.
- ^ Hickie, James. "Album review: Holding Absence – The Greatest Mistake Of My Life". Kerrang!. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ Porter, Rhiannon (15 April 2021). "Holding Absence – The Greatest Mistake of My Life (Album Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "The Greatest Mistake of My Life by Holding Absence". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ Moshhh. "The Greatest Mistake Of My Life - Holding Absence Documentary". Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 May 2021.