Happiness in Self Destruction
Studio album by
The Plot in You
ReleasedOctober 16, 2015
Recorded2013–2015[1]
GenreMetalcore
Length57:52
LabelStaySick
Producer
The Plot in You chronology
Could You Watch Your Children Burn
(2013)		 Happiness in Self Destruction
(2015)		 Dispose
(2018)
Singles from Happiness in Self Destruction
  1. "My Old Ways"
    Released: February 23, 2015[2]
  2. "Take Me Away"
    Released: August 28, 2015[2]
  3. "Dear Old Friend"
    Released: October 2, 2015[3]

Happiness in Self Destruction is the third studio album by American rock band The Plot in You. The album was released on October 16, 2015. It is the band's first and only album released through StaySick after leaving Rise Records.[4][5]

Background

The album's release was preceded by three singles, "My Old Ways", "Take Me Away", and "Dear Old Friend". A music video for "Take Me Away" was released,[6] as well as a music video for "Time Changes Everything", released in June 2016.[7]

Landon Tewers recorded the album in his home studio over two and a half years.[8] He played every instrument on the album. Producer Josh Schroeder assisted in all post-production, as well as writing the drum tracks.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Ghost Cult7/10[9]
It Djents9/10[10]
KillYourStereo85/100[11]
New Fury Media7/10[12]
Pure Grain Audio8/10[13]
Sputnikmusic[14]
Ultimate Guitar8/10[15]

Happiness in Self Destruction received generally positive reviews. Sputnikmusic gave the album 3 out of 5, stating "Happiness in Self Destruction is Landon's most mature and intensely personal record yet, and those factors work in its favor. However, it's also self-absorbed, overlong, and lacks cohesion."[14] It Djents gave the album 9 out of 10, stating "The band is giving us fifteen songs of honest and emotional music, that shows a lot of ambition. You can clearly hear and feel the emotions and the love, that was put into this record. There are many interesting details and a lot of things to be discovered, but overall they do have a concept."[10]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Landon Tewers; all music is composed by Landon Tewers

No.TitleLength
1."Hole in the Wall"3:01
2."Dear Old Friend"3:59
3."Take Me Away"3:40
4."Runaway"3:28
5."Pillhead"3:55
6."Better Vibes"4:12
7."My Old Ways"3:59
8."Die Like Your Brothers"3:24
9."Mind Controlled"2:54
10."Time Changes Everything"3:53
11."Living Your Dream"2:23
12."A Song About Myself"3:44
13."Forgive Me"4:21
14."Washed Up"3:46
15."Happiness in Self Destruction"7:08
Total length:57:52

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[16]

The Plot in You
  • Landon Tewers – vocals, guitars, bass, engineering, production
  • Mathis Arnell – drums
Additional personnel
  • Josh Schroeder – mixing, mastering, drum programming, percussion, production[17]
  • Josh Childress – design, layout
  • Paige Farrow – cover photo, photography

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[18] 102
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[19] 13
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] 5
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[21] 12
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[22] 1

References

  1. ↑ "The Plot In You announce new album, label". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Happiness in Self Destruction - The Plot in You - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Listen To A New The Plot In You Song". 2 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "The Plot In Yoy announce departure from Rise Records with new single, "My Old Ways"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Attila's Fronz signs the Plot In You to his record label". Alternative Press. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  6. ↑ "The Plot in You Take Me Away Music Video Release - Tune Scope". www.tunescope.com. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  7. ↑ "The Plot In You Releases "Time Changes Everything" Video - Soundfiction". 29 June 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  8. ↑ "The Plot In You stream "Happiness In Self Destruction" ahead of release - Soundfiction". 15 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  9. ↑ "The Plot In You - Happiness In Self-Destruction - Ghost Cult Magazine". www.ghostcultmag.com. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  10. 1 2 "REVIEW: The Plot In You - "Happiness In Self Destruction" - It Djents". www.itdjents.com. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  11. ↑ "Album Review: The Plot In You - 'Dispose' - Killyourstereo.com". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  12. ↑ "Review: The Plot In You – "Happiness In Self Destruction"". 18 October 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  13. ↑ Maneuver, Henry. "The Plot In You - "Happiness in Self Destruction" [Album Review]". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  14. 1 2 "Review: The Plot In You - Happiness In Self Destruction - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  15. ↑ "The Plot In You: Happiness In Self Destruction Review". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  16. ↑ "The Plot in You Happiness in Self Destruction - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  17. ↑ "The Plot In You - Happiness In Self Destruction - Josh Schroeder - Music Producer, Engineer, Songwriter". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  18. ↑ "The Plot In You Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  19. ↑ "The Plot In You Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  20. ↑ "The Plot In You Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  21. ↑ "The Plot In You Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  22. ↑ "The Plot In You Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
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