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Waterparks, ‘Jinx’ | The Album Story
Waterparks’ sixth album, ‘Jinx’, explores the pressures and disorientation of fame alongside broader social and political concerns. Frontman Awsten Knight says the record balances difficult, highly personal material with a reaffirmation of why songwriting remains meaningful to him.
‘Prowler’ was shaped by uncertainty after the band parted ways with its long-term managers, label and other associates, while ‘Playing Music’ emerged quickly as a tribute to creating songs. Musically, Knight says the album revisits elements of earlier Waterparks releases, and it also includes ‘Gwen Stefani’, a long-teased satirical track about struggling to fit into social situations.
In short
- ‘Jinx’ examines fame, uncertainty and artistic purpose.
- ‘Prowler’ reflects upheaval in Waterparks’ professional life.
- The album reconnects with sounds from the band’s past.
Explained simply
Waterparks are an American rock band fronted by Awsten Knight. They are releasing their sixth studio album called Jinx, which explores the psychological impact of fame alongside social and political concerns.
The band has recently undergone significant changes, parting ways with long-standing management, record label and other associates. This transition has influenced some of the album's material, with Knight explaining that the record balances deeply personal and difficult themes with a reaffirmation of his commitment to songwriting.
Musically, Jinx draws from earlier periods of Waterparks' career whilst incorporating new ideas. The album features songs exploring creative uncertainty, the importance of songwriting and social alienation, including a satirical track titled after Gwen Stefani.