Yungblud has announced that the second part of his album 'Idols' is imminent, and it's expected to be a "little bit more cynical" than its predecessor. The singer-songwriter revealed this information in an interview with Rolling Stone, stating that he and producer Andrew Watt are aiming for a minimalist sound on this new album, which will be a departure from the maximalist approach of 'Idols'.
Yungblud described his previous album as "extremely maximalist", but with the second part, he wants to create a more raw, band-driven sound. To achieve this, he has been listening to music by artists like Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, and Scott Weiland, taking inspiration from their styles.
The first part of 'Idols' received critical acclaim, earning Yungblud a pair of Grammy nominations for best rock album and best rock song ("Zombie"). The second part is expected to be just as impressive, with the opening track "I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine" already making waves. Lyrically, this new material delves deeper into themes of mortality, self-discovery, and the harsh realities of life.
Yungblud expressed a desire to create music that is genuine and true to his art, rather than relying on calculated formulas or commercial appeal. In doing so, he aims to connect with listeners on a more authentic level, one that is honest about the complexities and challenges of being human.
This upcoming album marks a significant shift in Yungblud's sound and approach, as he looks to redefine what it means to be an artist in today's music landscape. With 'Idols' Part 2 just around the corner, fans can expect a more stripped-down, emotionally raw experience that showcases Yungblud's unique voice and perspective.
Yungblud described his previous album as "extremely maximalist", but with the second part, he wants to create a more raw, band-driven sound. To achieve this, he has been listening to music by artists like Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, and Scott Weiland, taking inspiration from their styles.
The first part of 'Idols' received critical acclaim, earning Yungblud a pair of Grammy nominations for best rock album and best rock song ("Zombie"). The second part is expected to be just as impressive, with the opening track "I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine" already making waves. Lyrically, this new material delves deeper into themes of mortality, self-discovery, and the harsh realities of life.
Yungblud expressed a desire to create music that is genuine and true to his art, rather than relying on calculated formulas or commercial appeal. In doing so, he aims to connect with listeners on a more authentic level, one that is honest about the complexities and challenges of being human.
This upcoming album marks a significant shift in Yungblud's sound and approach, as he looks to redefine what it means to be an artist in today's music landscape. With 'Idols' Part 2 just around the corner, fans can expect a more stripped-down, emotionally raw experience that showcases Yungblud's unique voice and perspective.
Yungblud is already giving me all the feels with these new lyrics about mortality and self-discovery... it's like he's speaking straight to my soul! 
I love how he's going for a more raw sound, it'll be interesting to see how his voice will sound stripped down like that. But honestly I'm not surprised, his first album was already so powerful and emotional. 
The fact that he's listening to legends like Jeff Buckley and Chris Cornell for inspiration is genius... they're always pushing boundaries in music. Can't wait to dive into this new part of 'Idols' and see where Yungblud takes us! 
I'm intrigued by Yungblud's decision to go for a minimalist sound on the second part of "Idols". On one hand, I love his willingness to experiment and push boundaries – it's exactly what makes him so compelling as an artist. But at the same time, I'm not sure if stripping down his sound too much will result in a loss of some of that raw energy and edge that made his first album so impactful. 
Still excited to hear more about this new direction he's taking though! 
- I'm so down for another part of 'Idols'. He's always pushing boundaries with his music, and now he wants to strip it down even further? That sounds like a whole new level of emotional intensity! I'm loving the inspiration from Jeff Buckley & Co., gotta be a cool vibe 
. The fact that he's stripping back his sound to create something more raw and band-driven is gonna be AMAZING 
. And can we talk about his lyrics? 
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It’s cool that he’s drawing inspiration from legendary artists like Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, and Scott Weiland – those guys knew how to bring the emotion. And let’s be real, his lyrics are already giving me chills 
can't wait to hear how this new stuff turns out 
! He's totally on a roll with this Idols thing, and I love how he's pushing himself to create something even more real and raw 
. i love how he's drawing inspiration from artists like jeff buckley and scott weiland - those guys were total legends 
. can't wait to hear "I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine" and dive into the themes of mortality, self-discovery, and life's harsh realities 
. bring it on 