Theory of a Deadman has been busy in the studio and touring this year, and they’re releasing a new album, Say Nothing is set to release early next year. In true Theory fashion, this album addresses tough social issues, such as the heavily affluent culture we see, and does so while infusing humor and their signature range of instruments.
“Black Hole in your Heart” opens the album with a great heavy drum beat and accompanying violins, giving it great energy and dynamic sound. This is the perfect song to get over a toxic ex with Tyler’s rhythmic insults, there’s humor anyone can relate to. “It ain’t hysteria, it ain’t mysterious, you are bacteria, infection serious. Your blood is colder than an arctic polar bear, just beating faster than 200 bpm…you’re pushing, you’re pulling, your cancer is showing, you feel me drift away. There’s a great big black hole in your heart and it can’t swallow me up.”
“History of Violence” was released earlier this year to address and bring awareness to domestic violence. Check out their video here.
“Say Nothing” shows the opposite side of a breakup, rather than leaving a toxic, it touches on dealing with the heartbreak and having to pretend it’s all ok. “What do you want me to do? Tell you how I feel or just let you go? I fucked it up and everything’s my fault cause I said nothing.” The acoustic guitar and soft melodies and violin accompaniment adds to the somber feel of the song and drives the emotions behind the lyrics farther.
With the sudden popularity of serial killer, Ted Bundy this year with a Netflix series and biopic, it makes “Ted Bundy” the perfect track to add this year. With the lyrics of “baby, you know that I love you to death, but you know I’m never gonna see you again” made me laugh every time, cause it sounds so sweet, but it’s so macabre.
I’ve never listened to a Theory album I didn’t like, but this was I really loved! There were so many songs that were deeply relatable to me, so they definitely struck a personal chord with me. Personal tastes aside, I love Theory’s use of piano and violin in their sound, and they definitely didn’t disappoint with this album.
Mark your calendars for the release, and pre-order or pre-save the album here.
Tracklist:
- Black Hole In Your Heart
- History of Violence
- Affluenza
- Say Nothing
- Strangers
- Ted Bundy
- World Keeps Spinning
- Quicksand
- White Boy
- It’s All Good
