IV (Marvelous 3 album)

IV
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 13, 2023
GenresRock, pop rock
Length34:23
ProducerButch Walker
Marvelous 3 chronology
ReadySexGo
(2000)
IV
(2023)
Singles from IV
  1. "If We're On Fire (Let It Burn)"
    Released: September 8, 2023
  2. "My Old School Metal Heart"
    Released: September 29, 2023[1]

IV is the fourth studio album from American rock band Marvelous 3, released on October 13, 2023.[2] It was the band's first album in 23 years, after the release of ReadySexGo in 2000, and the band's disbandment in 2001. Prior to the album's release, the band released the singles "If We're on Fire" and "My Old School Metal Heart".

On April 25, 2023, Butch Walker announced on Atlanta’s 99X that the band was getting back together for a new album, a re-release of Hey! Album and a show on October 27, 2023, at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.[3]

Reception

The album received a positive review from Christopher Long from Ink 19, calling it a "true triumph" and commending Butch Walker's songwriting and the band's successful reunion after a 23-year hiatus.[4]

Track listing

All songs written by Butch Walker, except "She Sheila" by The Producers.

No.TitleLength
1."My Old School Metal Heart"3:34
2."Kill A Motherfucker That Breaks Your Heart"3:45
3."Growing All My Hair Out"2:39
4."If We're On Fire (Let It Burn)"3:28
5."PTSD (Post Touring Singer's Depression)"3:07
6."Jackie and Tina"3:16
7."The Devil Made The World While God Was Sleeping"2:57
8."Time To Let It Go"3:06
9."She Sheila"4:40
10."Curtains"3:54

Personnel

  • Butch Walker – vocals, guitar, keyboards, producer, engineer
  • Jayce Fincher – bass
  • Doug "Slug" Mitchell – drums

Additional musicians

  • Josh Kaler – lap and pedal steel
  • Lianna – additional backup vocals

Production and creative team

  • Chris Dugan – Mixing
  • Pete Lyman – Mastering
  • Patrick Keeler & Jasper Graham – Artwork and layout design
  • Jonathan Daniel & Spencer Smith – Management via Crush Music Media Management

References

  1. ↑ "IV" by Marvelous 3 on Recent Music
  2. ↑ Hues, Jen (September 12, 2023). "Marvelous 3 Announces New Album, Shares New Track "If We're On Fire, Let It Burn". tamagazine.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ "The Morning X and 99X Present the Return of the Marvelous 3 - Butch Walker Interview". YouTube. April 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ Ink 19 - "IV" by Marvelous 3 review
  • IV at Discogs