Gameshow received generally positive reviews from critics. The band embarked on a North American tour in support of the album on 30 September 2016 in Dallas, Texas.Ĭritical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scores 'Bad Decisions' was released as the album's second single on 29 July 2016. The single was performed at the Glastonbury Festival. The band also revealed the album's artwork and title as well as releasing a pre-order link. The album's lead single, ' Are We Ready? (Wreck)', was released on 14 June 2016. Similar videos were uploaded to the band's official Facebook page and were revealed to be snippets from an upcoming documentary chronicling the recording process of Gameshow. On 8 June 2016, a short teaser titled 'Two Door Cinema Club' was uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel after two years of inactivity, which sparked fan speculation of the band's return. The two biggest influences for me were Prince and Bowie – both total pioneers who straddled that line between out-there pop and avant garde craziness.' The album was recorded in Los Angeles and was produced with Beacon collaborator Jacknife Lee. The band's lead singer Alex Trimble said that the album ' not embracing the pop that's going on now in a melodic or structural sense. It was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jacknife Lee.įollowing their extensive touring cycle after the release of their EP Changing of the Seasons the band began work on their third studio album.

Gameshow is the third studio album by Northern Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club, released on 14 October 2016 by Parlophone.

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