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The Surface

Release date: 13th October 2023

Red Bull Records
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About This Album

After the introspective exorcism of 'Below', Caleb Shomo turns toward the light on 'The Surface', Beartooth's arena-invading heaviness now carrying a hard-won hope. A Dork four-star record.

"The Surface" is an album by Beartooth, released 13th October 2023 via Red Bull Records. It features 11 tracks, including "The Surface", "Riptide", and "Doubt Me". Dork rated this album 4/5.

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  1. 1The SurfaceLyrics
    3:54
  2. 2RiptideLyrics
    3:31
  3. 3Doubt MeLyrics
    3:10
  4. 4The Better MeLyrics
    3:15
  5. 5Might Love MyselfLyrics
    3:39
  6. 6Sunshine!Lyrics
    3:18
  7. 7What's Killing YouLyrics
    3:52
  8. 8Look The Other WayLyrics
    3:07
  9. 9What Are You Waiting ForLyrics
    3:05
  10. 10My New RealityLyrics
    3:20
  11. 11I Was AliveLyrics
    3:18
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Versions of this record

The Surface — other versions

Deluxe editions, anniversary reissues, regional editions and other recordings of this album. Each has its own page with its own pressings and credits.

  • The Surface (Deluxe Edition)
    The Surface (Deluxe Edition)
    Year 2024Tracks 19
Pressings & releases

The Surface — release variants

Country, format and catalogue-number detail for each known pressing.

  • File · FLAC · Album
    Main
    24-Bit / 96.0 kH
    Year 2023
    Red Bull Records · none
  • Vinyl · LP · Album · Limited Edition
    Clear W/ Silver/Pink Splatter
    Country USA & CanadaYear 2023
    Red Bull Records · RBR1005VL
    Barcode: 8 44942 11453 7
  • Vinyl · LP · Album · Limited Edition
    Ultra Clear w/Pink Cloudy Effect
    Country WorldwideYear 2023
    Red Bull Records · RBR1005VL
    Barcode: 8 44942 10053 0
  • Box Set · Album · Limited Edition
    Long Box
    Country USYear 2023
    Red Bull Records · RBR1005CD2
    Barcode: 8 44942 11051 5
  • Vinyl · LP · Album · Limited Edition
    Yellow Galaxy
    Country USA & CanadaYear 2023
    Red Bull Records · RBR1005VL

Credits

Production & Engineering

Producer
Caleb Shomo
Recording Engineer
James Musshorn, Caleb Shomo
Mixing Engineer
Caleb Shomo
Mastering Engineer
Caleb Shomo