| Artist | Grayscale |
|---|---|
| Cover | File:Grayscale - The Hart cover.jpg |
| Released | January 31, 2025 |
| Recorded | 2022–2024 |
| Studio | Palmquist Studios (Los Angeles)[1] |
| Genre | |
| Length | 39:53 |
| Label | Infield Records |
| Producer |
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| Prev year | 2021 |
The Hart is the fourth studio album by American rock band Grayscale, it was released on January 31, 2025, through Infield Records.[2] It is the band's first release since 2016's What We're Missing to not be released through Fearless Records.
Background and promotion
The album was inspired by personal experiences and reflects themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. It is considered a deeply personal project for the band, with lead vocalist Collin Walsh emphasizing the importance of capturing genuine emotions throughout the record. “The Hart” continues Grayscale’s tradition of blending emotional lyricism with a dynamic sound that incorporates elements of pop-punk and alternative rock.[3] The title, The Hart, is symbolic, representing both the vulnerability of the human heart and the resilience of the band’s journey.[4] The band began promoting The Hart with the release of several singles. The second single, “Mum II,” debuted in May 2024 and was praised for its heartfelt lyrics and stripped-down production.[3] Another single, “Summer Clothes,” released later that year, offered a more upbeat and nostalgic tone, with a music video that emphasized themes of carefree summer days.[5][6] The band officially announced the album through social media and press outlets on September 17, 2024, with Walsh describing it as “a milestone for us creatively.”[7]
Critical reception
The Hart received generally very positive reviews. CaliberTV praised the album for encapsulating the band's signature elements, highlighting its lyrical maturity and melodic composition. The review commended the opening title track's orchestral introduction and the energetic transition into "Kept Me Alive," noting the immediate establishment of the album's tone.[8]
Good Guys Press lauded the album as a powerful testament to resilience, emphasizing its raw emotional expression and the band's growth both musically and emotionally. The review highlighted the band's successful experimentation with new sounds while staying true to their roots, resulting in a cohesive and heartfelt collection of tracks.[9]
The Review Geek described The Hart as a "triumphant, emotional depiction of regret and sorrow," likening its narrative cohesion to that of an ambitious novel. The review praised the album's guitar-driven arrangements and the band's adeptness at crafting songs that interweave to create boundless energy and a structured concept.[10]
Personnel
Grayscale [11]
- Dallas Molster - rhythm & acoustic guitar, backing vocals, synthesizer, piano, bass
- Andrew Kyne - lead guitar, backing vocals, saxophone
- Nick Veno - drums, percussion
- Collin Walsh - lead vocals, guitar
Additional personnel
- Lucas Anderson - bass
- Neal Avron - mixing
- Quan Bui - album packaging and layout
- Jacob Darby - album art
- Chris Gehringer - mastering
- Sam Moses - mastering
- Eric Palmquist - production, backing vocals
- Danen Rector - production, backing vocals
- Caroline Romano - backing vocals (9)
- Naomi Samilton - backing vocals (9)
References
- ^ Grayscale (2025). The Hart (booklet). Infield. INLQ8402.
- ^ Howell, Maddy (2024-09-24). "Grayscale Announce New Album 'The Hart' Via Anthemic Single 'Let Go'". rocksound.tv. Rock Sound. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ White, Logan (May 15, 2024). "Grayscale Releases New Heartfelt Ballad “Mum II”". substreammagazine.com. Substream Magazine. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Shamim, Amam (September 25, 2024). "We Can't Let Go of How Excited We Are for Grayscale's New Album, The Hart". thehoneypop.com. The Honey Pop. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Carter, Emily (July 19, 2024). "Grayscale Share Nostalgic New Single “Summer Clothes”". kerrang.com. Kerrang. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Coward, Teddy (July 22, 2024). "Grayscale Release Upbeat New Single and Video “Summer Clothes”". rocksound.tv. Rocksound. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Tate, Jason (September 17, 2024). "Grayscale Announce New Album". chorus.fm. Chorus.fm. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Abraham, Mathew (2025-01-29). "GRAYSCALE RETURNS WITH BOTH STYLE AND EMOTION ON 'THE HART'". CaliberTV. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ Beyer, Alicia (2025-02-03). "Grayscale Wins Our Hearts with 'The Hart'". Good Guys Press. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ McConville, Mark (2025-02-03). "Grayscale – The Hart Album Review". The Review Geek. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ ""THE HART" VINYL LP - DAWN". grayscalepa.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.