2023 studio album by Vanishing Twin
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| Studio album by Vanishing Twin | ||||
| Released | 13 October 2023 (2023-10-13) | |||
| Length | 37:35 | |||
| Label | Fire | |||
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Afternoon X is the fourth studio album by English band Vanishing Twin. It was released 13 October 2023 by Fire Records.
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 81/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10 |
| PopMatters | 7/10 |
Afternoon X was met with "universal acclaim" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 81, based on 7 reviews.
At Pitchfork, writer Maria Eberhart said: "Afternoon X embodies a lively sense of exploratory wonder. Drawing from a deep catalog of inspirations, Vanishing Twin have long made music for sharp-eared listeners. But with this album's unpredictable forms, the trio moves confidently beyond its acuity for cultural synthesis."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Melty" | 2:10 |
| 2. | "Afternoon X" | 4:06 |
| 3. | "Brain Weather" | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Lotus Eater" | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Marbles" | 6:17 |
| 6. | "The Down Below" | 8:23 |
| 7. | "Lazy Garden" | 4:56 |
| 8. | "Subito" | 4:27 |
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC) | 63 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC) | 22 |
References
- Eede, Christian (13 July 2023). "Vanishing Twin Detail New Album". The Quietus. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- Phares, Heather. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Eberhart, Maria (19 October 2023). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- Conaton, Chris (19 October 2023). "PopMatters Review". PopMatters. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
External links
- Afternoon X at Discogs (list of releases)
- Afternoon X at MusicBrainz (list of releases)