"THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND" saw PUP attempting to capture the sound of their live performances in the studio, complete with blown-out amps and raucous energy. The result is a collection of anthemic singalongs that manage to be both chaotic and meticulously crafted.
- Recorded at Electric Sound Studios in Toronto with producer Peter Widman, "THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND" was the first PUP album to be written during a period of extended downtime. The album debuted at number 20 on Billboard's Top Alternative Albums chart and number 9 on the Top Rock Albums chart. The lead single " =1 " was accompanied by a music video directed by frequent collaborator Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux.
- The album was released on April 1, 2022, by Rise Records. It was the band's fourth studio album, following up 2019's "Morbid Stuff."
- PUP supported the album with extensive touring throughout 2022 and 2023, including headlining dates and festival appearances across North America and Europe. The album's themes often touched on themes of self-doubt, anxiety, and the pressures of maintaining a career in music.
PUP is a Canadian punk band from Toronto, best known for their high-energy live shows and relatable, often self-deprecating lyrics. In 2022, they released "THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND," their fourth studio album, finding the band at a creative peak following a period of intense touring and writing.
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