Mansfield’s new album ‘For All the Right Reasons’ is due for release on Friday 17th May 2024 along with the lead single ‘Let’s Stop Pretending’. The new album from the Danish rock band hits you right in the heart and ‘For All the Right Reasons’! It reveals new depths of the band’s musical direction, solidifying their presence in the international indie scene.
On 17th May they will release their second album 'For All the Right Reasons’, following their critically acclaimed 2020 debut album ‘Star-Crossed Lovers’. Since their debut, Mansfield have been making waves across Denmark, England and Germany, sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Atomic Swing, The Peawees, All The Young and Marseille.
The band’s distinct sound, influenced by British indie rock tradition, has gained attention from radio stations worldwide and with their new album, Mansfield Invite listeners on a sonic journey, blending catchy hooks with poignant lyrics.
‘For All the Right Reasons’, sees the band take new musical steps and unleash their creativity. The album demonstrates a new experimental approach to sound and musical arrangements, as shown on the singles ‘Someone Else’ and ‘Dreams of Desire’ both of which were released earlier this year. Orchestral strings, mellotrons, acoustic and electric guitar weave an invigorating atmosphere in which the melodies unfold.
Lead singer and songwriter Christian Stage reflects,
“With this album, we wanted to take the songwriting and the production to another level by adding a more personal and contemporary touch.We asked Danish producer Morten Bue to work with us on account of his experience and expertise. We knew his work with artists such as Mew, Iceage and Tindersticks, but also his collaborations with producers like Flood (U2, Depeche Mode) and Tore Johansson (The Cardigans, Franz Ferdinand). He was the right person for the job”
The result is an energetic rock‘n’roll album sounding both gritty and pop infused. With heartfelt vocals, anthemic choruses, distorted guitars and a groovy rhythm section. With this album, Mansfield have effortlessly created their own unique musical expression displaying a high level of songwriting. As the album title indicates, the main motivation for the band to return to the recording studio was the camaraderie, the passion for the music and the interaction with the audience.
Lead guitarist Mathias Havelund elaborates,
“This album feels different from the first one. We have spent more time on the recording process, but we have also learnt from experience and poured that energy into the songs. Christian’s lyrics are now more introspective and reflective. This calls for musical arrangements conveying these thoughts and emotions.”
On the lead track ‘Let's Stop Pretending’, Mansfield turns an upbeat rock anthem into a tongue-in-cheek remark on self-indulgence and the fear of losing face. In the music video, producer Stinna Skrivergaardhas captured the song lyrics in a humorous portrayal with the band members playing various characters that face different obstacles. Upon the release of ‘For All the Right Reasons’, Mansfield will do live shows in Denmark and the UK in May. Joining bands like Marseille and Caper Clowns, performing in Manchester, Liverpool, Derby and Hull and they support All The Young in London.
‘For All the Right Reasons’ was recorded at Black Tornado Studio in Copenhagen with producer Morten Bue overseeing production, mixing and mastering. The album will hit both the digital and vinyl markets via record label DME on May 17, 2024.