Misery Made Me

Silverstein wrote and recorded the song "Bankrupt" in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web

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| date = April 16, 2021

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| quote = }} After more than a year of being unable to tour,{{cite web

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| date = June 23, 2020

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| quote = }} the band was inspired by their experiences during the pandemic to return to the studio.{{cite web

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| title = Silverstein: "We do not want to be afraid to try new sounds, textures and ideas"

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| quote = }} Lyrically, the band has described "Bankrupt" as a criticism of the government's handling of the public health crisis and the greed of elected officials.

"Bankrupt" was released on April 16, 2021 as a standalone single accompanied by a music video directed by Wyatt Clough.

"It's Over" was released as a second standalone single on November 18, 2021.{{cite web |url= https://music.mxdwn.com/2021/11/21/news/silverstein-share-energetic-live-performance-video-for-its-over-winter-2021-20-year-anniversary-tour-dates/ |title= Silverstein Share Energetic Live Performance Video For "It's Over", Winter 2021 20 Year Anniversary Tour Dates |last= Herold |first= Audrey |date= November 21, 2021 |website= music.mxdwn.com |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}} On February 18, 2022, Silverstein revealed the title and album cover of Misery Made Me, set to be released on May 6, including both singles "Bankrupt" and "It's Over". This announcement was followed by the release of "Ultraviolet" on February 24.{{cite web |url= https://loudwire.com/silverstein-ultraviolet-lyrics-video-misery-made-me-album/|title= Silverstein Find Power in the Powerless in 'Ultraviolet,' Announce 'Misery Made Me' Album |last= Childersc|first= Chad |date= February 24, 2022 |website= loudwire.com |publisher= Loudwire |access-date= |quote=}} "Ultraviolet" spent 3 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, peaking at 37.{{cite web |url= https://www.billboard.com/artist/silverstein/chart-history/tlp/ |title= Silverstein Chart History |last= |first= |date= |website= billboard.com |publisher= Billboard |access-date= |quote=}}

"Die Alone", featuring a vocal performance from Andrew Neufeld of the hardcore punk band Comeback Kid, was released as the fourth single from Misery Made Me on April 7.{{cite web |url= https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/04/08/silverstein-and-comeback-kids-andrew-neufeld-want-you-to-die-alone/|title= Silverstein and Comeback Kid's Andrew Neufeld Want You to "Die Alone" |last= Rhombus |first= Emperor |date= April 8, 2022|website= metalsucks.net |publisher= Metal Sucks |access-date= |quote=}} Three days prior to the album release date, Silverstein shared the song "Live Like This" with guest vocals from nothing,nowhere. as the final promotional single.

On March 23, 2023, Silverstein announced Misery Made Me Deluxe, an extended version of the album which was released on April 7.{{cite web |url= https://exclaim.ca/music/article/silverstein_detail_deluxe_edition_of_misery_made_me|title= Silverstein Detail Deluxe Edition of 'Misery Made Me' |last= Gregory |first= Allie |date= March 23, 2023 |website= exclaim.ca |publisher= Exclaim |access-date= |quote=}} The deluxe edition features live performances and remixes of songs from the standard album, as well as new single "Poison Pill", one of two previously unheard tracks from the original recording sessions.

{{Track listing

| headline = Standard edition (disc 1)

| title1 = Our Song

| length1 = 3:11

| title2 = Die Alone

| note2 = featuring Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid

| length2 = 2:47

| title3 = Ultraviolet

| length3 = 2:53

| title4 = Cold Blood

| note4 = featuring Trevor Daniel

| length4 = 2:52

| title5 = It's Over

| length5 = 3:23

| title6 = The Altar / Mary

| length6 = 3:58

| title7 = Slow Motion

| note7 = featuring Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada

| length7 = 3:08

| title8 = Don't Wait Up

| length8 = 3:27

| title9 = Bankrupt

| length9 = 3:21

| title10 = Live Like This

| note10 = featuring nothing,nowhere.

| length10 = 3:56

| title11 = Misery

| length11 = 4:08

| total_length = 37:08

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Deluxe edition (disc 2)

| title12 = Poison Pill

| length12 = 3:17

| title13 = Stitches

| length13 = 2:40

| title14 = Mary

| note14 = Orchestral

| length14 = 1:26

| title15 = Don't Wait Up

| note15 = Acoustic

| length15 = 2:55

| title16 = Poison Pill

| note16 = Acoustic

| length16 = 3:10

| title17 = Bankrupt

| note17 = Live in Toronto

| length17 = 3:32

| title18 = It's Over

| note18 = Live in Toronto

| length18 = 3:44

| total_length = 57:55

}}

== Personnel ==

Credits via Silverstein's website.

;Musicians

• Shane Told – vocals
• Paul Marc Rousseau – guitar
• Josh Bradford – guitar
• Billy Hamilton – bass
• Paul Koehler – drums

;Production

• Sam Guaiana – production, engineering, mixing
• Paul Marc Rousseau – additional production
• Mike Tompa – additional production on "Mary"
• Daniel Braunstein – additional production on "Slow Motion"
• Jill Zimmerman – assistant engineering
• Darren Magierowski – assistant engineering
• Mike Kalajian – mastering
• Jordan Gauthier – drum tech
• Bruce Nicol – guitar tech
• Jordan Butcher at Strange Practice – album layout
• Wyatt Clough – photography

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