Youth Authority
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Youth Authority is the upcoming sixth studio album by Good Charlotte, set to be released on July 15, 2016. It is produced by John Feldmann with guest appearances from Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens, and Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro. The lead single, "Makeshift Love" was released on November 5, 2015. The second single, "40 oz. Dream", premiered on April 4, 2016 as part of the band's 20th anniversary celebration.
The album release date was announced on March 30, 2016, with the album title and art following several days later.[1][2][3]
Background
On November 3, 2015 the band announced an end to their hiatus through Alternative Press.[4] On November 5, 2015, the band released a single, "Makeshift Love".[5][6] A music video for "Makeshift Love" featuring Mikey Way and John Feldmann was released on November 13, 2015.[7][8] The band performed its first show since its reformation on November 19, 2015, at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.[9][10] The band is due to support All Time Low on the UK and Ireland leg of the Back to the Future Hearts tour in 2016. Whilst on tour with All Time Low, Joel Madden announced that Good Charlotte would tour once again during the Autumn.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Life Changes" | Benji Madden | B. Madden | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Makeshift Love" | B. Madden, Joel Madden, Don Gilmore | B. Madden | 3:43 |
| 3. | "40 oz. Dream" | B. Madden, J. Madden | B. Madden, John Feldmann | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Life Can't Get Much Better" | B. Madden, J. Madden, Gilmore | B. Madden | 3:24 |
| 5. | "Keep Swingin'" (featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens) | B. Madden, J. Madden, Gilmore | B. Madden | 3:13 |
| 6. | "Reason to Stay" (featuring Simon Neil) | B. Madden, J. Madden, Gilmore | B. Madden, Gilmore | 3:47 |
| 7. | "Stray Dogs" | B. Madden, J. Madden, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz | B. Madden | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Stick to Your Guns (Interlude)" | B. Madden, J. Madden, Gilmore | B. Madden | 1:28 |
| 9. | "The Outfield" | B. Madden, J. Madden, Feldmann | B. Madden, Feldmann | 3:32 |
| 10. | "Cars Full of People" | J. Madden, B. Madden, Luke Walker | J. Madden | 4:38 |
| 11. | "WAR" | B. Madden, J. Madden, Gilmore | 4:45 | |
| 12. | "Moving On" | B. Madden, J. Madden | B. Madden, Matt Squire | 3:58 |
| 13. | "Rise" (bonus track) | B. Madden, J. Madden, Noel Fisher | B. Madden, Fisher | 3:22 |
References
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (March 30, 2016). "Good Charlotte to drop comeback album days before Warped Tour headlining shows". Alternative Press. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on March 30, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- ^ Greenwald, Morgan (March 14, 2016). "Good Charlotte Announces Mini-Tour, Sixth Album After Six-Year Hiatus". Billboard. Billboard. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ Maria Sherman (April 6, 2016). "THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GOOD CHARLOTTE'S 'YOUTH AUTHORITY'". Fuse TV.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (November 6, 2015). "Good Charlotte Are Back! #WelcomeBackGC". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ Hingle, James (November 6, 2015). "Good Charlotte Return, Announce New Single". Kerrang.com. Kerrang. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler. "Good Charlotte to Stream Makeshift Love Single Today!". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ Hingle, James (November 13, 2015). "The New Good Charlotte Music Video Features Mikey Way". Kerrang.com. Kerrang!. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ Hall, Mackenzie (November 13, 2015). "Good Charlotte Release Music Video for "Makeshift Love"". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (November 19, 2015). "This is the Anthem: Live Updates from Good Charlotte's Comeback Show!". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (November 6, 2015). "Good Charlotte Announce Comeback Show!". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.