Cool It Down, the fifth studio album by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, was released on September 30, 2022, marking the band’s triumphant return after a nearly decade-long hiatus. The album is a stunning exploration of themes like environmental urgency, human connection, and resilience, all delivered with the group’s signature blend of art-punk edge and emotional depth.

With its concise tracklist of eight songs, Cool It Down wastes no time making an impact. The lead single, “Spitting Off the Edge of the World,” featuring Perfume Genius, sets the tone with its haunting atmosphere and powerful message about facing existential challenges. Other standout tracks like “Burning” and “Wolf” showcase Karen O’s evocative vocals, Nick Zinner’s textured guitar work, and Brian Chase’s inventive rhythms, capturing the band’s ability to marry intensity with introspection.

The album’s production is lush and cinematic, incorporating elements of synth-pop and electronic experimentation without losing the rawness that has always defined the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ sound. Lyrically, it’s a call to action and reflection, offering both urgency and hope as it tackles complex emotions and issues.

Cool It Down has been widely praised as a bold and poignant chapter in the band’s discography, reaffirming their status as one of the most influential and innovative acts in modern rock. It’s an album that resonates deeply, reminding listeners of the power of music to inspire and unite in challenging times.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. Spitting Off The Edge of the World
A2. Lovebomb
A3. Wolf
A4. Fleez

Side B:
B1. Burning
B2. Blacktop
B3. Different Today
B4. Mars