All Distortions Are Intentional
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All Distortions Are Intentional is the fourth studio album by Welsh pop punk band Neck Deep, released on 24 July 2020 by Hopeless Records. It was produced by Matt Squire and mixed by Seb Barlow. -Wikipedia
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Kerrang
Needless to say it’s a fiery sign-off, delivered with relish, and like the record on the whole, designed to shut down any dissenting voices. Job very much done.
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NME
pop-punk high on ambition but low in originality.
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meaww
'All Distortions Are Intentional' is filled with the heaviness of punk rock, relatable pondering and in peeling back its layers, a variety of gems can be obtained from the album. Its charm is left to be discovered by the listener themself and that is the main reason it becomes more catchy with each listen.
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Distorted Sound Magazine
Overall, All Distortions Are Intentional is a catchy album with some pop-punk anthems and an exciting new project for NECK DEEP that we haven’t really seen from them.
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Gigwise
All Distortions are Intentional is a wonderful expression of the never-ending questions we have about our existence and the discovery of the one thing that normally grounds us and gives us lost individuals meaning: love. Track after track is emotion-inducing and easy on the ears, leaving the listener contemplating their own experiences in life. It's a sad moment when the album comes to a finish with ‘Pushing Daisies’. This is one of Neck Deep’s most thoughtful albums yet and an all round pleasure.
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Wall of Sound
Overall, it’s definitely a record any fan of pop punk is going to enjoy, even if like me, it takes you a few more listens to appreciate it completely.
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Sputnik Music
Fortunately, the pros mostly outweigh the cons and both newcomers and longtime fans will likely be able to extract some semblance of enjoyment from ADAI; a record that hopefully isn't meant to be a stepping stone for an even more inconsistent musical palette to come.
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Alternative Addiction
All Distortions Are Intentional is a record that will leave a lasting impact. It’s timely, it's catchy, but most of all it’s just really good.
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The Girls At The Rock Show
While the concept is there it isn’t overtaking the album. I can easily find myself connecting with these characters and also put myself in this story. I find this to be the beauty of the album and why I can pick it apart easily and listen to each song individually, or front to back, and still feel content with what I heard and get the message.
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High Fives & Stage Dives
On ADAI, Neck Deep have not only grown as a band, they have also created a bold statement that will see them playing huge shows and headlining festivals once we get back to doing all that fun live music stuff. But until then, we strongly recommend you turn ADAI up loud, follow the story of Lowlife, and be in awe about the journey Neck Deep have taken to get to this place.
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Gig Goer
Catchy, feel-good and light-hearted, most awaited ADAI finally steps into the spotlight, ready to push Neck Deep straight to the top tiers of the modern alternative rock genre.
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Original Rock
The album offers a journey of self-discovery which is hard to replicate, once again, Neck Deep have done us proud!
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Noizze
Throughout All Distortions Are Intentional the song writing is better suited to storytelling. With the goal being to create an album that stands strongly as a complete piece, as opposed to a collection of single-like songs, they’ve succeeded. It is unfortunately at the sacrifice of memorable individual songs. And in today’s climate of streams, playlists and shuffle modes, an album as ambitious as this suffers for it.
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The Boar
This is a solid and enjoyable listen, but as far as music goes, it is not exactly groundbreaking.
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The Soundboard
There’s an inherent likability to Neck Deep’s material that hasn’t gone away, but it’s certainly been minimised to make room for a change in sound that doesn’t feel like the best direction for them to take overall.
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Mind Noise Network
Throughout All Distortions Are Intentional there’s a clear comfort within their own skin and identity as a band, something that has occurred as a result of an unrivalled work ethic and a new-found self-belief within their standing as a young British rock band in today’s scene.
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New Noise
Altogether, this record is an exceptional piece of art, possibly Neck Deep’s best work so far. ADAI weaves together the past, present, and future (and it managed to make me miss the hell out of Warped). Neck Deep’s ultimate talent is dropping new records when we need them most, leading us into the next chapters of our lives, and for that, I am eternally grateful. This installment in their catalog is one for the books and is one of the best pop-punk records to drop during quarantine.
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Cryptic Rock
Often reaching far beyond Pop-Punk, and yet with a similar vibe to their forebears in Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, and Simple Plan, Neck Deep is a band with heart who are not afraid to be real. So while All Distortions Are Intentional is a bold undertaking, it’s also a sincere look at what it means to be human.
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Alt Corner
Overall, Neck Deep have made a convincing and enjoyable outing that will appeal to all their old fans while still allowing them to pursue their musical aspirations.
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The Edge
A collection of some grab-your-mates-and-dance bangers that leaves you hungry for a little more.
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Flick of the Finger
All Distortions Are Intentional has more to offer and to a much wider audience than their previous releases and one that can still deliver after repeat listens.
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Beyond the Stage Magazine
All Distortions Are Intentional is a strong cohesive piece of work that shows major growth through a album-long story long relationship between Jett and Alice laid out in the very first track. This is something Neck Deep’s previous work would have been grasping at. Overall, this album will be sure to get both fans and new ears alike on board with this record.
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It's All Dead
The album is light and airy and just the breath of fresh air I’ve been craving. Tracks like “What Took You So Long” and “Pushing Daisies” are bound to become songs that I return to when I need a pick-me-up. The album brings us from taking the time to regard those around us and make a difference, and by the end, we are reminded that, try as we might, we can’t fix everything. It’s cathartic in a time like this.
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Hysteria Magazine
If you’re expecting to find change in Neck Deep here, you won’t get it. What you will get though is a fun, high calibre performance of something that while good, is endearing in how it so blatantly worries about breaking away from the ordinary.
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Cheekersaga
‘All Distortions Are Intentional’ is crammed with the heaviness of punk rock, relatable pondering and in peeling again its layers, quite a lot of gems will be obtained from the album. Its charm is left to be found by the listener themself and that is the primary motive it turns into extra catchy with every pay attention.
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Depth Magazine
All Distortions Are Intentional is a whirlwind of an album that challenges everything we’ve come to know about Neck Deep. I’m not sure what I expected from this album, but it wasn’t what I got and the band have truly pulled it off.
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Exclaim
Their newest album All Distortions Are Intentional, filled with 12 absolute jams, proves yet again why they're at the top of their game.
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The Honeypop
Neck Deep’s All Distortions Are Intentional showcases their most significant evolution yet. Leaning deep into the use of storytelling of classic rock and roll, vintage punk swagger, with a perfect little dose of modern and heavy sounds, this band reminds of all the reasons they’re rockstars.
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Nu Sound
When you indulge in the profoundness of All Distortions Are Intentional, you will get a fresh musical narrative disguising a motivational speech you didn’t even know you needed whispered to you through the creative potential only Neck Deep can provide.
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The Pop Punk Dad
This has been one of most anticipated albums of all year, and it did not disappoint in the least.
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Highlight Magazine
Neck Deep has created an album that is slightly more laidback to their previous releases. However, 'All Distortions Are Intentional' still greatly shows the band's roots. As well, their growth and evolution over the years is crystal clear on this new album.
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Stitched Sound
This album gets an A+ from me, as many still facing uncertain times, and unaware of what the future holds, this album will lead you on a journey mentally, carefully molded to showcase a full spectrum of introspective emotions.
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Upset
Edges smoothed, ambition for something with a wider palette realised, 'All Distortions...' never severs ties with what came before, but - for a band who needed to find a way to move forwards and leave the past behind - it certainly tugs on the chord.
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Vocal Media
Neck Deep welcomes you inside their minds, as if you're walking into a new world of dark despair and raw emotions, and sets you up to be able to listen to the rest of their world throughout All Distortions Are Intentional.
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The Alt Block
just another unoriginal pop-punk album.
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Call TheONE
Neck Deep have created something that is rightfully their own; unique and beautiful, it is truly a work of art. ‘All Distortions Are Intentional’ is all hype, all heart, and an all-encompassing commentary upon what it means to be human.
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Into The Pit
Each single was perfectly curated to try out new styles, every track on the record was ordered wonderfully, and the amount of soul throughout is not something we’re used to from Neck Deep. The additional thought behind the story of ‘All Distortions Are Intentional’ is most impressive, and the band’s ever-expanding audience has been given a record that won’t entirely shock them but will surely allow for an appreciation of the band’s continued growth.
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DeadPress
Whilst it can be difficult for a group to move past their initial sound, ‘All Distortions Are Intentional’ shows that it can be done. Tightly structured and evolving without being contriving, Neck Deep have continued to elevate themselves.
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