Afternoon X
| Afternoon X | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 13 October 2023 | |||
| Length | 37:35 | |||
| Label | Fire | |||
| Vanishing Twin chronology | ||||
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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.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 81/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10[4] |
| PopMatters | 7/10[5] |
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.[2]
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."[4]
Track listing
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 63 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 22 |
References
[edit]- ^ Eede, Christian (13 July 2023). "Vanishing Twin Detail New Album". The Quietus. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b 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
[edit]- Afternoon X at Discogs (list of releases)
- Afternoon X at MusicBrainz (list of releases)