Neon Pill

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Neon Pill
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 17, 2024
Length38:35
LabelRCA
ProducerJohn Hill
Cage the Elephant chronology
Social Cues
(2019)
Neon Pill
(2024)
Singles from Neon Pill
  1. "Neon Pill"
    Released: January 19, 2024
  2. "Out Loud"
    Released: February 29, 2024
  3. "Good Time"
    Released: April 5, 2024
  4. "Metaverse"
    Released: May 3, 2024

Neon Pill is the sixth studio album by American rock band Cage the Elephant. It was released on May 17, 2024, by RCA Records.[1] It is the band's first album in five years, following the release of Social Cues (2019).

Background[edit]

The album's full track listing was announced by Cage the Elephant on social media on March 19, 2024.[2]

Promotion[edit]

The album was preceded by the release of the title track as the lead single on January 19, 2024. The song was the band's first release in five years.[3] The second single, "Out Loud", was released on February 29, 2024 simultaneously with the album's announcement.[4] The third and fourth singles, "Good Time" and "Metaverse", were released on April 5 and May 3 respectively.[5][6]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Matt Shultz, Brad Shultz, Nick Bockrath, Matthan Minster, Daniel Tichenor, and Jared Champion, except where noted.

Neon Pill track listing
No.TitleLength
1."HiFi (True Light)"3:22
2."Rainbow"3:15
3."Neon Pill" (Bockrath, Champion, Minster, B. Schulz, M. Schulz, Tichenor, Vlad Holiday)3:21
4."Float Into the Sky"3:58
5."Metaverse" (Bockrath, Champion, Minster, B. Schulz, M. Schulz, Tichenor, Jermaine Armstead, Holiday)2:14
6."Out Loud" (M. Shultz, Caitlyn Smith)3:20
7."Ball and Chain"2:46
8."Good Time"3:07
9."Shy Eyes"3:12
10."Silent Picture"3:45
11."Same"2:58
12."Over Your Shoulder" (Bockrath, Champion, Minster, B. Schulz, M. Schulz, Tichenor, Holiday)3:17
Total length:38:35

Personnel[edit]

Cage the Elephant

  • Matt Shultz – vocals, guitar
  • Brad Shultz – guitar
  • Nick Bockrath – guitar, synthesizer
  • Matthan Minster – drums, piano, synthesizer
  • Daniel Tichenor – bass
  • Jared Champion – drums

Additional contributors

  • John Hillproduction
  • Randy Merrillmastering
  • Manny Marroquinmixing
  • Jeremy Ferguson – engineering
  • John Mueller – engineering
  • Jon Yeston – engineering
  • Jonny Bell – engineering
  • Chris Galland – engineering assistance
  • Eli Epstein – engineering assistance
  • Jeremie Inhaber – engineering assistance
  • Josue San Martin – engineering assistance
  • Kenny Harrington – engineering assistance
  • Lauren Marquez – engineering assistance
  • Mario Ramírez – engineering assistance
  • Robin Florent – engineering assistance
  • Skyler Chuckry – engineering assistance
  • Rob Moosestrings on "Neon Pill", "Out Loud", and "Good Time"
  • Katie Schecter – background vocals on "Neon Pill" and "Good Time"
  • Nick Winegardner – background vocals on "Neon Pill" and "Good Time"
  • Paige MacKinnon – background vocals on "Neon Pill" and "Good Time"

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Cage The Elephant announce their forthcoming sixth studio album, Neon Pill". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Cage the Elephant [@cagetheelephant] (March 19, 2024). "We can't wait for you to listen to our new album Neon Pill. What song are you most looking forward to? Pre-order vinyl now from our Shop at cagetheelephant.com. Out worldwide May 17th". Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Instagram.
  3. ^ "Cage the Elephant Release New Song "Neon Pill"". Consequence. January 19, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Cage The Elephant announce new album 'Neon Pill'". Far Out. February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (April 5, 2024). "Listen to Cage The Elephant's charismatic new single 'Good Time'". NME. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Paul, Larisha (May 3, 2024). "Cage the Elephant Can't Outrun Their Dreams on New Single 'Metaverse'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 15, 2024.