So Far So Good by The Chainsmokers

"So Far So Good" is the fourth studio album by American DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers. It was released on May 13, 2022, via Disruptor and Columbia Records. The album doesn't feature any artists, but includes production credits from Ian Kirkpatrick and Ethan Snoreck, and writing credits from Chris Martin, Emily Warren, Faheem Najm and Akon. This album was preceded by singles, "High" and "IPad", and “Riptide”. The former peaked at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the latter singles debuted at number six and number nine on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart respectively. Neil Z. Yeung from Allmusic stated that "While the overall energy is familiar, fun, and groove-forward enough to provide proper escapism, the vulnerable lyrics and sad boy gloom could inspire unexpected tears on the dancefloor. The Chainsmokers seem to be demonstrating more and more maturity and emotional depth with each successive album, especially on this aptly titled set." The album was started straight off the back of the 2019 Tour, the duo recorded vlogs of them making the album and the process. This new project was made under vastly different circumstances than much of their past work. Whereas the duo often built albums while on the road, releasing one track at a time between tour stops, at the end of 2019 they announced they were going on an extended hiatus to give themselves real time to focus on music. The production process for So Far So Good began on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii a few weeks after the World War Joy tour ended. In a rented house, Taggart and Pall settled in with a gaggle of pals including the electronic producer Whethan, and Ian Kirkpatrick and Emily Warren. Work continued during writing retreats in Joshua Tree, California, New York and London, with the guys meticulously assembling, then tearing apart, lyrics and production elements upwards of a hundred times. “To me, these songs sound like they took two years to make,” says Alpert. They also did an interview with Zane Low on Apple Music, where they talked about mental health struggles and how the album came together. "Riptide" features background vocals by Emily Warren "In Too Deep" features uncredited vocals by Chloe George ℗ 2022 Disruptor Records/Columbia Records