I Want to Disappear is the fifth studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far. It was released on June 21, 2024, via Pure Noise Records. It is the band's first album without bassist Kelen Capener, who announced his departure in 2022.
Contents
Background
Ben Hirschfield served as producer, and recording engineer, with assistance from Eric Chesek, Scott Goodrich, and Jeff Citron. The band's drummer, Ryan Torf, did additional engineering on the tracks. Jon Markson mixed the recordings, with assistance from Rich Costey, before the album was mastered by Ted Jensen, and Brian Gardner. The album artwork was created by Nick Dahlen, and Rob Chiarappa assisted with video production.
Release
The album's first single, "Big Blind", was released on August 4, 2023. It was the band's first song in nearly five years. It was re-recorded and remixed for the album. The second single, "Letterman", was released on March 21, 2024, along with a music video, a newer version of Big Blind with an updated mix, and the official announcement of the album. The album's third single, "All This Time", was released on May 8, 2024. The album, and a music video for "Watch You Go", were both released simultaneously on June 21, 2024.
Track listing
All songs written by the Story So Far.
Personnel
The Story So Far
Parker Cannon – lead and backing vocals
Kevin Geyer – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Will Levy – rhythm guitar
Ryan Torf – drums, bass, additional rhythm guitar, additional engineering
Production
Ben Hirschfield – production, engineering, additional engineering
Jon Markson – production, mixing, engineering, mix engineering, bass
Eric Chesek – additional engineering
Scott Goodrich – additional engineering
Jeff Citron – engineering assistance
Ted Jensen – mastering
Brian Gardner – mastering
Rich Costey – mixing
Artwork
Nick Dahlen – artwork
Rob Chiarappa – video production assistant