You're Not Alone (Andrew W.K. album)

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You're Not Alone is the fifth studio album by American musician Andrew W.K., released on March 2, 2018, through Sony Music. It was his first album since Gundam Rock (2009), marking the longest gap between his studio releases. The album cover art was painted by Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo, a collaboration Juxtapoz premiered in 2017.

Music and themes
- The album is a hard rock record with distorted guitars, piano, synthesizers, and multi-tracked vocals. It blends energetic, up-tempo songs with slower tracks and ballads.
- Andrew W.K. describes the music as a concentrated burst of power that channels every emotion and moment into a big, party-ready sound.
- The album includes three spoken-word tracks where he discusses self-confidence, finding the good in tough moments, and thinking positively. Overall, lyrics emphasize motivation, resilience, and celebration.

Singles and tracks
- The album runs about 52 minutes and has 16 tracks (with a Japan bonus track).
- Two singles were released ahead of the album: “Music Is Worth Living For” (January 12, 2018) and “Ever Again” (January 29, 2018).

Reception
- You're Not Alone received generally favorable reviews. Metacritic reports a score around 77/100; AnyDecentMusic? shows about 6.9/10.
- Critics praised its energy, catchy choruses, and uplifting themes. The A.V. Club called it one of his best packs of songs, and NPR described it as a spirit-lifting, party-ready listen.
- Some reviewers felt the album was too long or had unnecessary material, with Exclaim! noting several tracks are plodding.

Charts and impact
- The album charted modestly in several regions:
- Scotland: 74 on the Albums chart
- United States: 197 on the Billboard 200
- US Top Hard Rock Albums: 9
- US Top Rock Albums: 36

Production and label
- Produced by Andrew W.K. and released by Sony Music/RED Distribution.
- The recording took place in 2017 at Sonic Ranch.