Artist: James Urie
Title: All the Things That Could Happen Next
Formats: CD, LP, Digital Download, Streaming, Cassette
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Post Punk Revival
Producers: James Urie, Various
Recorded: 2012 - 2022
Label: Safe Haven Records
Singles: "You're Going" (TBA)
All the Things That Could Happen Next is a
compilation album by rock artist James Urie set to be released to stores and digital retailers in August 2022 with distribution from Urie's current label Safe Haven Records. The compilation consists of James Urie's most memorable singles, fan favorites and collaborative releases over his illustrious 12 year long career. The album also includes
three new, never before heard songs. "All the Things That Could Happen Next" comes after James Urie's hiatus from music to tend to his personal life and personal demons which set off in 2018. During this time, Urie was slowly recording new music for an eventual comeback. No singles from All the Things That Could Happen Next have been released at the time of inclination but will include a release of brand new song "You're Going" set to be serviced to service to to radio and streaming services in late August.
James Urie's career discography consists of two solo EP's, two albums alongside The Walls band, and five studio albums. Prior to the release of "All the Things That Could Happen Next", James Urie released his 5th solo studio album Liberty. The album went through many different subjects that James Urie found personal to him since the at the time of the album. The album was released during the 2017 "drought" of music, with some calling it Urie's best work, but most underrated due to the climate of music during the time of its released. Liberty reached the top of the Chart Heat Album charts after the revival of the new album tracking chart. "Liberty?" followed up from his fourth studio album "The Recovery" in 2013. That album drifted through the uprising and newfound confidence and self-appreciation of James Urie in himself, letting go of anger that he had shown in the mainly depressed third album effort, "Tales from the Struggle". Prior to the release of "Tales from The Struggle", James Urie released his sophomore and debut solo album entitled Climbing and "Tales of a Lost Soul" respectively.
Despite being a well renown rock artist, James Urie has also found himself dabbling in things aside music including acting and some dark controversy. Urie has landed the lead role for a Starz tv series entitled "Everything's Fine" where Urie played a nerdy film major student, Ronan Rabenstein and a major controversy with pop star, Gemma who he was married to. At the times, Kane and Urie had a divorce that settled out of court with rumors spreading that Urie had to legally pay Gemma a huge lump sum of money. After the breakup, it seemed that James's journey to break his depression took two steps back and he never really opened up about it. Everything's Fine got a greenlight and James was known to be a hot prospect on set. Following the breakup, Urie took a hiatus but then released "Liberty?"
Following the release of "Liberty?", James Urie took his longest break from music. It is unknown at the time as to why the hiatus lasted so long, but Urie reemerged four years later on Twitter, congratulating his younger brother James Urie on the release of his new single "Demons'. Over the next few days James hinted at a return to music on twitter, making use of words such as "revival", and "I think it's time". On August 21st, James Urie posted to the first time on Instagram in over five years, prompting fans to anticipate the release of something new. "All the Things That Could Happen Next" is produced by various producers that Urie has worked with during his twelve year career. Throughout the album, fans can reminisce on James Urie's top songs and collaborations as sings in his signature hallow, possessed and deep like tone with hard hitting lyrics, guitars and drums that have become a signature of Urie's. The album also includes three new songs, "You're Going, "Edge of Tomorrow, and "Do You Like What You've become".
All the Things That Could Happen Next goes through many different subjects that James Urie has found personal to him since the start of his career in 2012 through with his releases. With an album that includes 16 songs, the album really encompasses James Urie's unrelenting impact on rock music being brought to the forefront. It all comes full circle, with James starting out as a member of The Walls, to breaking out on his own and becoming one of the longest standing and top selling rock artists in music. Aside from his solo recordings, the album also includes past collaborations with Reported Failure, Lily, Sara Daniels, Amy Meyer, Edward Barat, Julia Volkova. Songs such as Little Fire and Fragile are included as a never before heard alternate version of Urie's two collaborations with The Wolverines. Elsewhere on the album, there are different subjects present on "All the Things That Could Happen Next", such as politics, depression, overcome, hatred, death, love, optimism, among other topics. Sound wise, the album allows for fans to see how the 30-year-old rock star has changed and evolved over the years from earlier records in Better Than Hell, Broken, Bulletproof, and Retaliate to more recent cuts in Corpses, Kill You With Kindness and brand-new cuts "Do You Like What You've Become", "Edge of Tomorrow", and the politically and socially charged upcoming comeback single, "You're Going". The album title also suggests big things in the future for Urie, who is officially back.
All in all, "All the Things That Could Happen Next" has so much to offer in its sounds, lyrical content and James Urie's haunting performance over twelve years. The compilation album serves as a stark reminder of the undebatable staying power and impact James Urie has had on music for his longstanding fans, and newer listeners who may have heard the name, but are unaware of the undeniable impact of the rock star.
1. Better Than Hell
2. Trying My Best Not to Forget (feat. Sara Daniels)
3. Retaliate
4. Bulletproof
5. Broken (feat. Lily)
6. Farewell
7. Won't Be Sleeping Alone
8. Kill You with Kindness
9. Someone to Watch Over Me (feat. Edward Barat)
10. Little Fire
11.The Bite (with. Julia Volkova)
12. Fragile
13. Being Man (with Reported Failure)
14. Corpses
15. Fallen (feat. Amy Meyer)
16. Do You Like What You've Become?
17. Edge of Tomorrow
18. You're Going