Our Guest Can't Be Named
Our Guest Can't Be Named is the fourth studio album by British rock band The Wytches. It was released on 22 September 2023 through Alcopop! Records, making it the band's first album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Tilehouse Studio in London. Production was handled by the Wytches themselves. The album was supported with singles "Maria"[5] and "Unsure".[6] Music videos were shot for "Maria" directed by Mark Breed,[5] "Zep Step" directed by Breed and Wolfgang Dubieniec,[7] and "Unsure" directed by Breed, Kristian Bell and Ellie Dolphin.[6]
| Our Guest Can't Be Named | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 22 September 2023 | |||
| Studio | Tilehouse Studio (London, UK) | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 42:55 | |||
| Label | Alcopop! | |||
| Producer | The Wytches | |||
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| Singles from Our Guest Can't Be Named | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 7/10[1] |
| DIY | [2] |
| Far Out | [3] |
| Spill | 3.5/5[4] |
In the United Kingdom, the album peaked at No. 97 on the Scottish Albums Chart, No. 78 on the Albums Sales Chart, No. 73 on the Physical Albums Chart, Np. 26 on the Vinyl Albums Chart, No. 11 on the Record Store Chart, No. 32 on the Independent Albums Chart, and No. 6 on the Independent Album Breakers Chart.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Zep Step" | The Wytches | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Maria" | The Wytches | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Sloped Old Tower" | The Wytches | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Bats" | Kristian Bell | 5:44 |
| 5. | "Unsure" | Kristian Bell | 4:33 |
| 6. | "Spark" | Kristian Bell | 3:46 |
| 7. | "Something to Fall Back On" | The Wytches | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Our Guest Can't Be Named" | The Wytches | 4:14 |
| 9. | "Bill Blood" | Kristian Bell | 5:37 |
| 10. | "Fool" | Kristian Bell | 5:16 |
| Total length: | 42:55 | ||
Personnel
- Kristian Bell – vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
- Dan Rumsey – bass
- Mark Breed – backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano, bow bass, drums
- Luke Oldfield – Hammond organ, tambourine, whistle, recording, mixing, mastering
- Samuel Gull – artwork, design
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] | 97 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 32 |
References
- Warwick, Millie (26 September 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Our Guest Can't Be Named – The Wytches". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- Sked, Brad (20 September 2023). "The Wytches – Our Guest Can't Be Named". DIY. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- Ferrier, Aimee (21 September 2023). "The Wytches – 'Our Guest Can't Be Named' album review". Far Out. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- Badgley, Aaron (22 September 2023). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THE WYTCHES – OUR GUEST CAN'T BE NAMED". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- Carter, Daisy (4 July 2023). "The Wytches sign to Alcopop! Records and announce new album, 'Our Guest Can't Be Named'". DIY. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- Smith, Dom. "The Wytches Reveal Video For New Single 'Unsure'". www.soundspheremag.com. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- Moore, Em (25 August 2023). "Videos: The Wytches: "Zep Step"". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
External links
- Our Guest Can't Be Named at Discogs (list of releases)