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Kinda Hard

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Kinda Hard
Studio album by
Bilmuri
ReleasedApril 10, 2026 (2026-04-10)
Length35:28
LabelColumbia
Producers
Bilmuri chronology
American Motor Sports
(2024)		 Kinda Hard
(2026)
Singles from Kinda Hard
  1. "More Than Hate"
    Released: June 27, 2025
  2. "Hard 2 Tell"
    Released: December 5, 2025
  3. "Twice"
    Released: February 6, 2026
  4. "Always Let You Down"
    Released: March 13, 2026
  5. "Where to Find Me"
    Released: April 7, 2026

Kinda Hard is the fifteenth album by American singer-songwriter and musician Bilmuri. It was released on April 10, 2026, via Columbia Records. The album was preceded by five singles: "More Than Hate", "Hard 2 Tell", "Twice", "Always Let You Down" and "Where to Find Me". It debuted on the Billboard 200, his first entry on the chart. The album also reached number ten on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart.

Background

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In June 2025, Bilmuri released a new song titled, "More Than Hate", which led to signs that more music would soon follow. In August, he revealed in an interview with Loudwire that the record was "done."[1] During the process, he said he "drove himself half insane," as he was worrying about having to make a good follow up album after American Motor Sports (2024). However, he got over this fear by making what he felt "was interesting." He described the album as "ridiculous, in a great way."[1]

On February 6, 2026, Bilmuri announced the title of the new album, Kinda Hard, with a release date for April 10.[2] He also embarked on a North American headlining tour from April to October 2026, in support of the album.[3]

Singles

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"More Than Hate" was released on June 27, 2025, as the lead single from the album.[4] The song was later serviced for radio airplay.[1] On December 5, "Hard 2 Tell" was released as the album's second single.[5] The album's third single, "Twice" was released on February 6, 2026.[6] The album's fourth single was released on March 13, titled "Always Let You Down", featuring Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember.[7] The fifth single from the album, "Where to Find Me" featuring Novelists was released on April 7.[8]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar[9]
The Arts DeskStarStarStar[10]
Kerrang!4/5[11]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[12]

The album was met with positive reviews from music critics. James Hingle of Kerrang! described the album as "eccentric and full of curveballs."[11] Staff writer Charlie of Sputnikmusic wrote, "Kinda Hard mostly executes on the Bilmuri formula with satisfying results. The album balances Johnny's typical brand of country-tinged post-hardcore and breakup-ridden lyricism that usually culminates in incredibly infectious choruses."[12] However, he felt it "comes across as less adventurous than earlier Bilmuri releases," but said, "its high points very much belong in the pantheon of Johnny's greatest hits and are perfectly in line with the approaching summer season; just don't expect it to elevate the formula in any meaningful way."[12] In a similar review, Joseph Ine of Melodic Magazine stated the album "isn't trying to reinvent Bilmuri's sound," though he remarked, "The hooks hit, the production feels tight, and the pacing keeps things moving without dragging."[13]

Commercial performance

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Kinda Hard debuted at number 108 on the Billboard 200.[14] The album also peaked at number 28 and number five on the US Top Rock & Alternative Albums and US Top Hard Rock Albums charts, respectively.[15][16] In the UK, the album peaked at number 50 on the UK Albums Sales Chart,[17] as well as reaching number 10 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums.[18]

The songs "Kinda Hard", "Worst Part of You", "Rock Bottom", "Shyt Fyst" and "Back, Then" reached the US Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, at numbers 19, 17, 12, 24 and 25, respectively.[19]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Kinda Hard" 1:20
2."Twice"
3:44
3."Worst Part of You"
  • Franck
  • Carlson
  • Sofia Quinn
  • Castle
2:54
4."Rock Bottom"
  • Franck
  • Carlson
  • Geoff Warburton
2:47
5."More Than Hate"
3:27
6."Hard 2 Tell" 2:59
7."Where To Find Me" (featuring Novelists) 2:45
8."St4rf1sh Spr34dr" 0:31
9."Shyt Fyst" 3:07
10."Always Let You Down" (featuring A Day to Remember) 3:04
11."Back, Then" 2:44
12."Honest" 2:52
13."Waves" 3:14
Total length:35:28

Charts

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Chart performance for Kinda Hard
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[20]71
UK Albums Sales (OCC)[17] 50
UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts)[18]10
US Billboard 200[14] 108
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[15] 28

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Chuck Armstrong (August 13, 2025). "Bilmuri's Johnny Franck Says He 'Has More to Give' as He Looks Ahead". Loudwire. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  2. ↑ Jack Rogers (February 6, 2026). "Bilmuri Announces New Album 'Kinda Hard', Shares Ace New Track 'Twice'". Rock Sound. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ Gregory Adams (February 9, 2026). "Bilmuri announces new leg of 'KINDA HARD' headline tour". Revolver. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ Maddy Howell (June 27, 2025). "Bilmuri Drops Explosive Single 'More Than Hate'". Rock Sound. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ Gregory Adams (December 5, 2025). "BILMURI goes 'Fast & Furious' for new song 'HARD2TELL'". Revolver. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Gregory Adams (February 6, 2026). "Hear BILMURI's sax-blasted new song 'TWICE'". Revolver. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ Gregory Adams (March 12, 2026). "Hear Bilmuri teams with A Day to Remember's Jeremy McKinnon on new song "ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN"". Revolver. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ Emily Garner (April 7, 2026). "Listen to Bilmuri's new single, WHERE TO FIND ME, featuring Novelists". Kerrang!. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ James Christopher Monger. "Bilmuri: Kinda Hard Tracks & Reviews". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ Roberts, Ellie (April 6, 2026). "The latest from Bilmuri: 'Kinda Hard', kinda fun, kinda as expected". The Arts Desk. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  11. 1 2 James Hingle (April 13, 2026). "Album review: Bilmuri – KINDA HARD". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 Charlie (April 9, 2026). "Review: Bilmuri - Kinda Hard". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  13. ↑ Joseph Ine (April 15, 2026). "Bilmuri leans fully into chaos on 'Kinda Hard' — Album Review". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Billboard 200: Week of April 25, 2026". Billboard. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Top Rock & Alternative Albums: Week of April 25, 2026". Billboard. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Top Hard Rock Albums: Week of April 25, 2026". Billboard. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  17. 1 2 "Official Albums Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  18. 1 2 "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 17/4/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Hot Hard Rock Songs: Week of April 25, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 17/4/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
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