Play Dead is the fifth album from New Orleans natives Mutemath. It was released September 8, 2017. It is the last studio album featuring drummer Darren King following his departure on August 8, 2017. Play Dead debuted at No. 112 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on its first week of release, selling around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week. It also debuted at No. 20 on Billboard's Rock Albums chart. and No. 7 on the Alternative Albums chart. Drummer David "Hutch" Hutchinson replaced Darren King on the Play Dead tour of both Europe and the United States. David "Hutch" Hutchinson used to be the drummer in Earthsuit and was an acquaintance of Paul Meany. Jonathan Allen replaced Roy Mitchell-Cardenas on bass after his departure, athough Roy announced he will still be contributing.