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A Pyrrhic Existence is the sixth studio album by British funeral doom metal band Esoteric, which was released on November 8, 2019 through Season of Mist. It was released nearly eight years after their previous release Paragon of Dissonance, marking the longest gap between albums for the group.

TITD
No Good to Anyone is the eleventh studio album by American band Today Is the Day, released on February 28, 2020 through BMG and The End Records, the first recording by the group to be issued through a major label. The album went through a lengthy production process as a result of health complications frontman Steve Austin faced, and was released five years after the band's 2014 album Animal Mother, marking the longest gap between albums for the band. Jef Whitehead of black metal band Leviathan painted the cover artwork for the album.

The album was promoted with three digital-only singles: "No Good to Anyone", "You're All Gonna Die", and "Burn in Hell", the third of which had a music video produced for it.

Background
Production for the album begun in 2016, and shortly thereafter the band was signed onto The End Records for the release of it as well as reissuing the bands back catalogue. Much of the album's lyrics were inspired by health problems Austin faced during and before production of the album; Both him and his pet dog Callie contracted Lyme disease, and as a result Callie had to of been euthanized. The track "Callie" was written to commemorate her. Previously, Austin was involved in an accident in late 2014 during the band's tour in promotion of Animal Mother, in which the band's van collided with another vehicle resulting in Austin to break his ribs.

The track "Orland" was performed by Austin's son, Will Austin, who also performs piano on "Rockets and Dreams".

Reception
Writing for Kerrang!, Angela Davey wrote positively about the album stating that it's "a disconcerting listening experience" and "one hell of a trip", ultimately rewarding the album four out of five stars. Similarly, writing for Blabbermouth.net, Jay H. Goraina praised the variety of styles used on the songs, stating that "there is weak link in No Good To Anyone."

Personnel
Adapted from the No Good To Anyone liner notes.

Today Is the Day
 * Steve Austin – vocals, guitar, production, engineering, mastering
 * Tom Bennett – drums, percussion
 * DJ Cox – bass guitar, Moog

Additional musicians
 * Will Austin – Piano on "Orland" and "Rockets and Dreams"
 * Mark Ablasou – "Agate" and introduction to "Mexico"
 * Jon Morse – "The Last Call"

Artwork
 * Jef Whitehead – Cover artwork
 * Gianni Tbay – Graphic layout