On his first album of new rock material in nearly 12 years, Andrew W.K. returns to the massive, orchestrated pop-metal sound of his thrilling 2002 debut, I Get Wet, promoting his lifelong vision of positivity and yes, the power of partying.
For the better part of two decades, the white-clad New York rocker has reshaped the word "party" into an all-purpose stand-in for terms like bravery, spontaneity, triumph, and healing.
On the album cover for You're Not Alone, a painting he commissioned from legendary fantasy illustrators Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell depicts the singer intently staring down a demon serpent at the edge of an eerily lit suburban street, asserting himself as the slayer of despairs and doubts.
The album itself is a 16-track booster shot of self-worth in the form of highly shoutable, wildly over the top, orchestrated rock music.
Led by the exuberant singles "Music Is Worth Living For" and "Ever Again," You're Not Alone plays on the signature melodic sound of W.K.'s early days while making a few detours into spoken word pep talks, presumably developed during his 2016 Power of Partying speaking tour, and even an amiable if slightly goofy Brian Wilson-inspired track called "Party Mindset," which has some of the weird charm of a late-'70s Beach Boys deep cut.
The lyrics are generally simple and straightforward, conveying themes of acceptance, self-motivation, and embracing life's ups and downs.
At 53 minutes, You're Not Alone might have benefited from some trimming, especially given its relentless volume and energy, though it's not without its dynamics.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Power of PartyingAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 01:36 | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| 2 | Music Is Worth Living ForAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 04:22 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 3 | Ever AgainDoug Anson, Andrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 03:18 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 4 | I Don't Know AnythingAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 02:54 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 5 | The Feeling of Being AliveAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 00:47 | 1 MB | 0 MB |
| 6 | Party MindsetDoug Anson, Andrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 04:11 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 7 | The Party Never DiesAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 03:00 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 8 | Give Up on YouAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 03:16 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 9 | Keep on GoingAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 04:06 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 10 | In Your Darkest MomentsAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 01:05 | 2 MB | 0 MB |
| 11 | The Devil's on Your SideAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 05:22 | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| 12 | Break the CurseAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 06:22 | 14 MB | 0 MB |
| 13 | Total FreedomAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 03:56 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 14 | Beyond OblivionAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 04:06 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 15 | Confusion and ClarityAndrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 01:01 | 2 MB | 0 MB |
| 16 | You're Not AloneBlakey Boy Canaris, Andrew W.K. | Andrew W.K. | Play | 03:04 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
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| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew W.K. | Composer, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 2 | Doug Anson | Composer, Guitar, Vocals |
| 3 | Cortney Armitage | Back Cover Photo |
| 4 | Julie Bell | Cover Painting |
| 5 | Blakey Boy Canaris | Composer |
| 6 | Mario Dane | Additional Production |
| 7 | Tom Gordon | Additional Production |
| 8 | Clark Kegley | Drums |
| 9 | Amanda Lepre | Guitar, Vocals |
| 10 | Cherie Lily | Additional Production, Vocals |
| 11 | Steev Mike | Executive Producer |
| 12 | Pablo Nelken | Assistant Engineer |
| 13 | Erik Payne | Guitar, Vocals |
| 14 | Dave Pino | Guitar, Vocals |
| 15 | Erica "Et" Pino | Keyboards, Vocals |
| 16 | Gregg Roberts | Bass, Vocals |
| 17 | Gentry Studer | Engineer, Mastering |
| 18 | Boris Vallejo | Cover Painting |
| 19 | Frank Vierti | Additional Production |
| 20 | Bobby Warner | Additional Production |
| 21 | Ted Young | Additional Production, Engineer, Mixing |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |