The World Unseen is the fourth studio album by American post-rock band Mamiffer. The album was announced in December 2015[1] streamed in late March 2016,[2] and released through SIGE Records on April 1, 2016.[3] The album was recorded mixed and produced by Randall Dunn at Avast! Studios in Seattle with final mastering by Jason Ward.[citation needed]
| The World Unseen | ||||
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| Released | April 1, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 at Studio Litho and Avast! Studio in Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | Post-rock, ambient, experimental rock, drone | |||
| Length | 47:43 | |||
| Label | SIGE | |||
| Producer | Randall Dunn | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Crack Magazine | 8/10[4] |
| Echoes and Dust | favorable[5] |
| The Monolith | favorable[6] |
The album gained generally positive reviews upon release. Thomas Howells of Crack Magazine called The World Unseen a "wholly affective—and deeply satisfying—sonic experience."[4] Dylan Schink said the album was "incredibly rich... expertly put together to create a deeply rewarding and unforgettable experience."[5]
Track listing
editAll compositions written by Faith Coloccia. Lyrics by Coloccia and Aaron Turner.[3]
- "By the Light of My Body" – 2:37
- "Flower of the Field II" – 3:46
- "13 Burning Stars" – 4:54
- "Mara" – 5:37
- "Domestication of the Ewe I (Est Ovum)" – 10:02
- "Domestication of the Ewe II (Höhle)" – 5:41
- "Domestication of the Ewe III (Divine Virus)" – 11:14
- "Parthenogenesis" – 4:02
Japanese edition bonus disc
edit- "Aušrinė" – 2:42
- "We Are United In Spirit, We Will Be Happy Forever" – 4:45
- "Mercy II" – 7:05
Personnel
editMamiffer
edit- Faith Coloccia – piano, vocals, choral arrangement, organ, Wurlitzer organ, bass synthesizer, noise, tapes, effects, sound collage
- Aaron Turner – guitar, effects, loops, feedback, noise, sound collage
Additional musicians
edit- Eyvind Kang – viola, string arrangement
- Geneviève Beaulieu – additional vocals on track 6
- Joe Preston – bass on track 6
Production
edit- Randall Dunn – producer, mixing, engineering
- Jason Ward – mastering
- Faith Coloccia – artwork, design
References
edit- ^ Adams, Gregory (December 2, 2015). "Mamiffer Expose 'The World Unseen' on New LP". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- ^ Bowe, Miles (March 28, 2016). "Mamiffer reach for the stars on astral new album The World Unseen". Fact Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "The world Unseen by Mamiffer". Bandcamp. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Howells, Thomas. "Mamiffer The World Unseen". Crack Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Schink, Dylan (March 15, 2016). "Mamiffer - The World Unseen". Echoes and Dust. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- ^ "Review: Mamiffer – The World Unseen". The Monolith. March 31, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016.