Waterparks has decided to cancel their upcoming album release for “Intellectual Property 2: Lost in the Property.” The band had previously announced the album back in May, but they recently confirmed that they would be scrapping plans to release it altogether. The album was intended to be a sister album to their 2023 album, “Intellectual Property,” and already featured several singles including “SOULSUCKER,” “SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN,” and a rework of a previous song called “Fuck About It” that included a feature from Zeph.
The band did not provide a specific reason for why they’re canceling the release, but frontman Awsten Knight hinted at a variety of different factors playing into the decision. He cited “unprecedented mishaps,” “bureaucratic red tape,” and “bizarre things” all causing a significant amount of issues with the release. In addition, Knight also talked about the mental toll that has come with exploring his religious trauma, which has been a consistent theme throughout his music career.
The cancellation was announced in an eerie video that featured a hooded man digging up a grave with Knight buried inside. This video was accompanied by a statement from Knight, explaining some of the reasoning behind the decision. He explained that living in the “Property world” for the past three years had taken a serious toll on his mental wellbeing and that he’d rather scrap the album now than try to push through a full rollout and tour.
Despite the album cancellation, Waterparks did release one final song from the album, titled “GUILT.” This final track was made available to fans who had previously celebrated “Intellectual Property 2” from the start. The band has previously scrapped an album in the past, after their intended follow-up to “Entertainment” was canned before it was formally announced. However, their third album, “FANDOM,” still managed to release the following year
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