Permanence (album)

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Permanence
Studio album by
No Devotion
Released25 September 2015 (2015-09-25)
Recorded2014–2015
Genre
Length47:32
LabelCollect
Producer
No Devotion chronology
Permanence
(2015) 		No Oblivion
(2022)
Singles from Permanence
  1. "Stay"
    Released: 1 July 2014
  2. "10,000 Summers"
    Released: 27 October 2014
  3. "Addition"
    Released: 6 July 2015
  4. "Permanent Sunlight"
    Released: 18 August 2015

Permanence is the debut studio album by rock band No Devotion. It was released on 25 September 2015 through Collect Records. It was reissued on 6 June 2022 through Velocity Records after the collapse of Collect Records.[6]

Background[edit]

Following Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins' incarceration for child sex offences, No Devotion was formed.[7] Bassist Stuart Richardson explained that they were unsure "if we would ever make music again or if people would look us in the face. Everything felt like it was over."[7] In April 2014, it was announced that Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly would be working with No Devotion through his own label, Collect Records.[8] Rickley regarded their new material as being influenced by Joy Division, New Order, and The Cure, although he did not discuss whether he was going to join the band.[8]

A month later, the group confirmed they would be making music with Rickly on vocals; Rickly said the former Lostprophets members "needed a second chance".[9] On 1 July, the band released their first single "Stay", with B-side "Eyeshadow".[10] In late July, the band went on a short tour.[10] On 27 October, "10,000 Summers" was released as a single with the B-sides "Only Thing" and the demo version of "10,000 Summers".[11] In early January 2015 it was announced that drummer Luke Johnson had left the band, feeling that he would be unable to fulfill commitments.[12] Matt Tong of Bloc Party filled in on drums to help the band finish recording their debut album.[12] Also in January, the band supported Gerard Way on his tour of the UK.[13]

Stuart Richardson stated in 2019 that the album was written while Watkins' trial was ongoing.[14]

Production[edit]

When asked about what influences his song writing, Rickly replied with "Films [and] Novels. I think music is always aching for two things: narrative and visual pacing. The narrative is the job of a good singer or a truly visionary producer. The visual is often overlooked. That's why our album is so design heavy."[15]

Permanence was mixed by Dave Fridmann and produced by Richardson and Alex Newport.

Release[edit]

On 30 June 2015, Permanence was announced for release.[16] On 6 July, "Addition" was released as a single.[17] "Addition" was released to radio on 17 August.[18] A day later, "Permanent Sunlight" was released as a single.[19] Permanence was made available for streaming on 21 September.[7] The album was released through Collect Records on 25 September.[16] In October and November, the band went on a tour of Europe.[20]

Reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic79/100[21]
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk7.8/10[1]
NME3/5[4]
Punknews.org[22]
Sputnikmusic4.5/5[23]
Team Rock(favourable)[24]

Permanence charted in the UK at number 120.[25] "I Wanna Be Your God" was included on Alternative Press's list of "12 new songs you need to hear from September 2015".[26]

Rock Sound reviewer Rob Sayce noted the album's fusion of "shimmering electronic textures with elements of post-punk, psychedelic pop and a hefty dose of gloom."[3] Sayce wrote how Rickly managed to sow together the collection's "various threads with real passion and intensity."[3] Sayce mentioned that those who grew up with The Cure's material "should feel right at home".[3] The album was ranked at number 8 in Alternative Press's "10 Essential Records of 2015" list.[2] Jason Pettigrew of Alternative Press wrote that the album "exceed[ed] fans' and detractors' preconceived notions with equal measures of heart-hitting pop and urbane rock cool."[2] The album was included at number 12 on Rock Sound's top 50 releases of 2015 list.[27] Permanence won Best Album at the 2016 Kerrang! Awards.[28]

Track listing[edit]

All songs written by No Devotion.

No.TitleLength
1."Break"4:17
2."Permanent Sunlight"4:36
3."Eyeshadow"3:50
4."Why Can't I Be with You"4:00
5."I Wanna Be Your God"3:58
6."Death Rattle"2:52
7."10,000 Summers"4:15
8."Night Drive"6:03
9."Stay"4:00
10."Addition"3:36
11."Grand Central"5:59
Total length:47:26

Personnel[edit]

No Devotion
Additional musicians
  • Matt Tong – drums, percussion (tracks 1, 2, 4 and 6)

Chart positions[edit]

Chart (2015) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[25] 120
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[29] 10

References[edit]

Citations
  1. ^ a b Jenkins, Jake. "No Devotion - Permanence - Album Review". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d Pettigrew 2015, p. 96
  3. ^ a b c d e Sayce 2015, p. 88
  4. ^ a b Cooke, Robert (28 September 2015). "4 Albums That May Have Passed You By This Week". NME. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  5. ^ Sullivan, Caroline (28 July 2014). "No Devotion review – promising dark electro-rock". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Spotify - Permanence". Spotify. 6 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b c "No Devotion – Exclusive Album Stream And Track-By-Track Guide". NME. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  8. ^ a b Carter, Emily (30 April 2014). "Geoff Rickly working with Lostprophets members on new band". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  9. ^ Michaels, Sean (1 May 2014). "Lostprophets members reunite to form new band". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  10. ^ a b Bychawski, Adam (1 July 2014). "Ex-Lostprophets members announce details of first single as new band No Devotion". NME. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  11. ^ "10,000 Summers - No Devotion | Release Info". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  12. ^ a b "Former Lostprophets drummer quits new band No Devotion". BBC. 9 January 2015. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  13. ^ Ritchie, Andy (19 December 2014). "No Devotion Have Joined Gerard Way's January Tour". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  14. ^ "Ex-Lostprophets Bassist Stuart Richardson Speaks Of The Aftermath Of Being In A Band With Ian Watkins & Beating Him Up On The 'Vans Warped Tour'". The PRP. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  15. ^ Jamieson, Sarah (2 October 2015). "Upbringing: No Devotion". DIY. Archived from the original on 4 October 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  16. ^ a b Carter, Emily (1 July 2015). "No Devotion Announce Debut Album, Permanence". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  17. ^ "Addition | No Devotion". No Devotion. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  18. ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  19. ^ "Permanent Sunlight - No Devotion | Release Info". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  20. ^ "No Devotion announce new UK live dates". DIY. 18 September 2015. Archived from the original on 4 October 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  21. ^ "Permanence by No Devotion Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  22. ^ RENALDO69 (16 September 2015). "No Devotion - Permanence". Punknews.org. Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ "Review: No Devotion - Permanence". Sputnikmusic. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  24. ^ Myers, Ben (24 September 2015). "No Devotion: Permanence". Team Rock. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  25. ^ a b "CHART: CLUK Update 3.10.2015 (wk40)". zobbel.de. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  26. ^ Pettigrew, Jason (30 September 2015). "12 new songs you need to hear from September 2015". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  27. ^ Bird, ed. 2016, p. 27
  28. ^ "Kerrang! Awards nominations list in full". The Bolton News. 4 May 2016. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  29. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
Sources
  • Bird, Ryan, ed. (January 2016). "Top 50 Releases of the Year". Rock Sound (208). London: Freeway Press Inc. ISSN 1465-0185.
  • Pettigrew, Jason (December 2015). "10 Essential Records of 2015". Alternative Press (330). Cleveland: Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. ISSN 1065-1667.
  • Sayce, Rob (October 2015). Bird, Ryan (ed.). "Reviews". Rock Sound (205). London: Freeway Press Inc. ISSN 1465-0185.

External links[edit]

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