Wolf Parade's 5th album 'Thin Mind': Release date, tour dates, venues, videos, tracklist and everything else
Canadian indie band Wolf Parade will be unveiling their new full-length studio album 'Thin Mind' which follows the 2017 studio release, 'Cry Cry Cry'. Read below for all you need to know on the album.
When will it be released?
The album will be released worldwide on January 24.
Who worked on it? Any collaborations?
Trio Dan Boeckner (singer, songwriter, guitarist), Spencer Krug (singer, songwriter, keyboardist), and Arlen Thompson (drummer) return, following multi-instrumentalist Dante DeCaro’s amicable departure from the group in 2018, after the world tour supporting 'Cry Cry Cry', their fourth studio album. John Goodmanson produced 'Thin Mind' at Risque Disque on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and mixed it at Bogroll Studios in Seattle, Washington. It was mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Mastering in Toronto, Ontario. John Goodmanson is known for works with Bikini Kill, Blonde Redhead, Death Cab for Cutie and more. Noah Mintz is commonly known for being a member of hHead and Noah's Arkweld. There are no collaborations featured on the album.
What genre of music can we expect to hear on the album?
Alternative indie, post-punk, with added synth-pop. It features creative elements of added electronics with crisp and less-heavy rock tones from Wolf Parade's previous albums.
Is it a live album, EP, or full-length studio album and how many songs will it have?
It is a full-length studio album with 10 songs.
Which album is it chronologically?
It is Wolf Parade's fifth studio album.
Can we expect a tour in 2020?
Yes, their 'Thin Mind' North American tour kicks off on January 27. See the details below. They are also slotted for performances around the world, including Canada, Germany, the U.K., Ireland and more. The North American tour dates are listed below but you can refer to their official site for more details on the countries apart from the U.S.
Where can I purchase tickets?
You can purchase tickets and track updates through Wolf Parade's official website here.
Any music videos for 'Thin Mind' songs?
'Against the Day' has an official music video. Watch it here.
'Forest Green' has a lyric video. Watch it here.
'Thin Mind' tracklist:
1. 'Under Glass'
2. 'Julia Take Your Man Home'
3. 'Forest Green'
4. 'Out of Control'
5. 'The Static Age'
6. 'As Kind as You Can'
7. 'Fall Into the Future'
8. 'Wandering Son'
9. 'Against the Day'
10. 'Town Square'
Wolf Parade 2020 North American Thin Mind Tour:
January 27 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
January 29 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
January 30 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regency Theatre
January 31 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern
February 1 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
February 3 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
February 4 – Dallas, TX – Trees
February 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
February 7 – Sante Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
February 8 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
February 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Urban Lounge
February 11 – Seattle, WA – The ShowBox
February 12 – Vancouver, BC, CA – Commodore Ballroom
February 16 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
February 17 – London, ON, CA – London Music Hall
February 18 – Toronto, ON, CA – Mod Club Theatre
February 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
February 22 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
February 23 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
February 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
Dates and venues are subject to change.
If you like 'Thin Mind', take a listen to these albums:
Foals - 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1', Handsome Furs - 'Sound Kapital', Sunset Rubdown - 'Dragonslayer', Arcade Fire - 'Everything Now' and The Sensitive Girls - 'Paul's Tomb: A Triumph'.