The New Normal (album)

The New Normal is the sixth studio album by American rock band Matchbox Twenty. It was released on May 26, 2023, through Atlantic Records. The album marks their first full-length release in eleven years, following 2012's North.

The album title is a reflection of the band members navigating their personal lives and careers in the context of the evolving world and their growth as individuals. It touches on themes of adaptation, change, and finding a new equilibrium after periods of disruption.

The New Normal was preceded by the singles "Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)" and "Don't Get Me Wrong." The album received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising the band's songwriting and musicianship, while some felt it lacked significant innovation compared to their earlier work. The album debuted and peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.