I've Always Been Good at True Love
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| name = I've Always Been Good at True Love
| type = studio
| artist = The I.L.Y's
| cover = The ILYs - I've Always Been Good at True Love.png
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| released = {{Start date|2015|6|4}}
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| length = {{Duration|m=28|s=44}}
| label = Third Worlds
| producer = Zach Hill
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| next_title = Scum with Boundaries
| next_year = 2016
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I've Always Been Good at True Love is the debut studio album by American rock duo the I.L.Y's, featuring Zach Hill and Andy Morin of Death Grips. The album was released for free download on June 4, 2015, through Death Grips' vanity label Third Worlds.
Background and music
On June 4, 2015, Death Grips' Twitter account shared a download link for the album, hosted on Death Grips' Third Worlds website. No other information regarding the album or the artist were provided, which led to fan theories and speculations.{{cite web | url=http://pitchfork.com/news/59829-death-grips-release-album-by-mysterious-group-the-ilys/ | title=Death Grips Release Album by Mysterious Group the I.L.Y.s | work=Pitchfork | date=June 4, 2015 | accessdate=June 21, 2015 | author=Gordon, Jeremy}}{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2015/06/death-grips-release-mysterious-new-album-from-the-i-l-y-s/ | title=Death Grips release mysterious new album from The I.L.Y.'s | work=Consequence of Sound | date=June 4, 2015 | accessdate=June 21, 2015 | author=Young, Alex}} Fans and critics speculated that the I.L.Y's was a side project of Death Grips members involving Tera Melos guitarist Nick Reinhart or an opening act for the band's 2015 summer tour. On June 14, 2015, Death Grips confirmed that The I.L.Y's is a side project of Death Grips members Zach Hill and Andy Morin, and hinted that they plan on releasing the album physically.
Musically, the album features an art punk and a "noisy garage rock" sound.{{cite web | url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/06/did-death-grips-just-release-another-surprise-albu.html | title=Did Death Grips Just Release Another Surprise Album Under a Different Name? | work=Paste | date=June 4, 2015 | accessdate=June 21, 2015 | author=Rolli, Bryan}}{{cite web | url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/death_grips_announce | title=Death Grips Share Album from Mysterious Group the i.l.y.'s | work=Exclaim! | date=June 4, 2015 | accessdate=June 21, 2015 | author=Hudson, Alex}} It has been regarded as a continuation of the rock-oriented sound of Death Grips' fourth studio album, The Powers That B and drew comparisons to Hill's 2010 solo album Face Tat.{{cite web | url=http://www.spin.com/2015/06/death-grips-the-ilys-zach-hill-mystery/ | title=Death Grips Share Album By Mysterious Band the I.L.Y.'s | work=Spin | date=June 4, 2015 | accessdate=June 21, 2015 | author=Joyce, Colin}}
Critical reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Consequence of Sound
| rev1Score = D{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2015/06/album-review-the-i-l-y-s-ive-always-been-good-at-true-love/ | title=The I.L.Y.'s – I've always been good at true love | work=Consequence of Sound | date=June 12, 2015 | accessdate=June 21, 2015 | author=Josephs, Brian}}
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The album received mixed reviews from music critics. Consequence of Sound critic Brian Josephs stated: "I’ve always been good at true love is in line with the straightforward rock distortion of Jenny Death, but it’s nowhere near as exciting," with ultimately describing the album as "dried, blotchy, and bland."
Track listing
{{track listing
| all_writing = Zach Hill and Andy Morin
| total_length = 28:44
| title1 = The Sickest Fuck of Them All
| length1 = 2:43
| title2 = Itchy Itchy Itchy
| length2 = 2:58
| title3 = My Career
| length3 = 2:27
| title4 = Articulate (I'm Going So Far Into You)
| length4 = 3:05
| title5 = Bubble Letters
| length5 = 3:05
| title6 = Specialized
| length6 = 3:17
| title7 = Sustain
| length7 = 3:03
| title8 = The Whole Thing
| length8 = 3:48
| title9 = All She Does Is Kill Shit
| length9 = 4:13
}}
Personnel
;The I.L.Y's
- Zach Hill – vocals, drums, keyboards, guitar, production
- Andy Morin – guitar, bass, engineering
References
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External links
- {{official website|thirdworlds.net|Third Worlds official website}}
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