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| | name = What Happened | | name = What Happened | ||
| | type = studio album | | type = studio album | ||
| | artist = ] | | artist = ] | ||
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| | released = January 19, 2009 | | released = January 19, 2009 | ||
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| | length = 57:20 | | length = 57:20 | ||
| | label = ] <br> ] <small>(2010 reissue)</small> | | label = ] <br> ] <small>(2010 reissue)</small> | ||
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| '''''What Happened''''' is a studio album by the American ] trio ]. The album was released through No Fun Productions on January 19, 2009. | '''''What Happened''''' is a studio album by the American ] trio ]. The album was released through No Fun Productions on January 19, 2009. | ||
| == Recording == | == Recording and music == | ||
| The album's tracks were recorded between 2007 and 2008.<ref name=" |
The album's tracks were recorded between 2007 and 2008.<ref name="bandcamp" /> All tracks were recorded in ], except for "Up in the Air'''",''' which was recorded in ].<ref name="bandcamp" /> | ||
| Critics have described the album as ]<ref name="pitchfork">{{Cite web |last=''Pitchfork'' staff |date=2009-12-16 |title=Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention |url=https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/7745-albums-of-the-year-honorable-mention/ |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="tinymixtapes">{{Cite web |last=Jspicer |title=Music Review: Emeralds - What Happened |url=https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/emeralds-what-happened |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Tiny Mix Tapes |language=en}}</ref> and harsh ],<ref name="tinymixtapes" /> with influence from ],<ref name="pitchfork" /> ] music,<ref name="pitchfork" /> and ].<ref name="pitchfork" /> The album uses a sounds rooted in ].<ref name="tinymixtapes" /> There is a focus on melody instead of excessive experimentation.<ref name="tinymixtapes" /> | |||
| == Release == | == Release == | ||
| The album was released as a ] ] via No Fun Productions on January 19, 2009.<ref name=" |
The album was released as a ] ] via No Fun Productions on January 19, 2009.<ref name="bandcamp" /><ref name="exclaim-news">{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Josiah |date=September 28, 2010 |title=Emeralds' ''What Happened'' Gets Vinyl Reissue via Editions Mego |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/emeralds_what_happened_gets_vinyl_reissue_via_editions_mego |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> In October 2010, it was reissued by ] as a double ],<ref name="bandcamp" /> due to the success of 2010's ''].''<ref name="exclaim-news" /> | ||
| == Reception == | |||
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| | rev1score = {{stars|3.5|5}}<ref name="allmusic" /> | |||
| | rev2 = '']'' | |||
| | rev2score = 7 / 10<ref name="popmatters" >{{Cite web |last=Carson |first=Craig |date=2009-04-20 |title=Emeralds: What Happened |url=https://www.popmatters.com/72431-emeralds-what-happened-2496034243.html |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| | rev3 = '']'' | |||
| | rev3score = {{stars|4.0|5}}<ref name="tinymixtapes" /> | |||
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| The album was given an honorable mention by '']'' for its list of "The Top 50 Albums of 2009".<ref name="pitchfork" /> Writing for the site, ] said the album sounded like "nothing else" with a "sound that's always in motion and impossible to pin down".<ref name="pitchfork" /> Jspicer of '']'' gave a favorable review, praising the album's composition and the band's "desire for a new direction".<ref name="tinymixtapes" /> | |||
| == Track listing == | == Track listing == | ||
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| == Personnel == | == Personnel == | ||
| Adapted from the album's ], which do not list specific instruments.<ref name=" |
Adapted from the album's ], which do not list specific instruments.<ref name="bandcamp">{{Cite web |title=What Happened, by Emeralds |url=https://emeralds.bandcamp.com/album/what-happened |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=] |language=en |type=liner notes}}</ref><ref name="allmusic">{{Cite web |last=Couture |first=François |title=What Happened - Emeralds |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/what-happened-mw0000809657 |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| == References == | == References == | ||
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2009 studio album by Emeralds
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| Studio album by Emeralds | ||||
| Released | January 19, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||
| Studio | Home studio | |||
| Length | 57:20 | |||
| Label | No Fun Productions Editions Mego (2010 reissue) | |||
| Emeralds chronology | ||||
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What Happened is a studio album by the American drone trio Emeralds. The album was released through No Fun Productions on January 19, 2009.
Recording and music
The album's tracks were recorded between 2007 and 2008. All tracks were recorded in Cleveland, Ohio, except for "Up in the Air", which was recorded in Delaware, Ohio.
Critics have described the album as drone and harsh ambient, with influence from krautrock, electroacoustic music, and minimalism. The album uses a sounds rooted in electronic music of the 1970s and 80s. There is a focus on melody instead of excessive experimentation.
Release
The album was released as a limited edition CD via No Fun Productions on January 19, 2009. In October 2010, it was reissued by Editions Mego as a double LP record, due to the success of 2010's Does It Look Like I'm Here?.
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
| PopMatters | 7 / 10 |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | |
The album was given an honorable mention by Pitchfork for its list of "The Top 50 Albums of 2009". Writing for the site, Philip Sherburne said the album sounded like "nothing else" with a "sound that's always in motion and impossible to pin down". Jspicer of Tiny Mix Tapes gave a favorable review, praising the album's composition and the band's "desire for a new direction".
Track listing
- "Alive in the Sea of Information" – 8:01
- "Damaged Kids" – 15:01
- "Up in the Air" – 04:02
- "Living Room" – 16:43
- "Disappearing Ink" – 13:31
Personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes, which do not list specific instruments.
- Mark McGuire – music
- John Elliot – music
- Steve Hauschildt – music
- Emeralds – artwork
- James Plotkin – mastering
References
- ^ "What Happened, by Emeralds". Bandcamp (liner notes). Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ Pitchfork staff (December 16, 2009). "Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ Jspicer. "Music Review: Emeralds - What Happened". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ Hughes, Josiah (September 28, 2010). "Emeralds' What Happened Gets Vinyl Reissue via Editions Mego". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ Couture, François. "What Happened - Emeralds". AllMusic. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- Carson, Craig (April 20, 2009). "Emeralds: What Happened". PopMatters. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
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