Knocked Loose - A Different Shade of Blue

"A Different Shade of Blue" is the second studio album by American hardcore punk band Knocked Loose, released on June 14, 2019. The record propelled the band to the forefront of the modern hardcore scene. It debuted to massive critical and commercial success for an independent heavy release.

The album was produced by Will Putney, a highly renowned producer in the metalcore and hardcore scene. Putney, who runs Graphic Nature Audio, helped craft the album's heavily down-tuned and punishingly heavy sound. His production ensured the band's chaotic live energy translated perfectly to the studio recording.

The album was released through Pure Noise Records, a California-based label famous for punk and hardcore acts. Knocked Loose's partnership with Pure Noise helped them reach a massive global audience. The label heavily promoted the record, which featured guest vocals from prominent artists like Emma Boster.

The album features a heavily down-tuned, groove-oriented sound that aggressively blends hardcore punk with metalcore. It is known for its incredibly heavy, syncopated breakdowns that became mosh-call anthems. This brutal sonic profile solidified Knocked Loose's reputation as one of the heaviest bands in modern hardcore.