Eskmo is the debut studio album by Brendan Angelides as Eskmo. It was released through Ninja Tune in 2010.[1] It has received generally favorable reviews from critics.[2]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 4, 2010 | |||
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| Length | 49:21 | |||
| Label | Ninja Tune | |||
| Producer | Brendan Angelides | |||
| Eskmo chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 5.5/10[3] |
| Metacritic | 66/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| Fact | 4/5[5] |
| Mojo | [6] |
| MSN Music (Expert Witness) | A−[7] |
| Pitchfork | 4.8/10[8] |
| PopMatters |   [9] |
| Resident Advisor | 2.0/5[10] |
| URB |  [11] |
At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on 10 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[2]
Svein Brunstad of URB commented that "There's too much noise between the highlights, and even though he has his own signature production, you get tired of listen[ing] to the same industrial basslines and vocal mumblings ten times over."[11] Brian Howe of Pitchfork wrote, "In particular, the record's home stretch is just kind of a mess, seeming to lose all regard for melodic and rhythmic center."[8]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Brendan Angelides
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cloudlight" | 3:56 |
| 2. | "We Got More" | 4:10 |
| 3. | "Color Dropping" | 4:03 |
| 4. | "The Melody" | 4:20 |
| 5. | "You Go, I See That" | 1:54 |
| 6. | "We Have Invisible Friends (Washed Mix)" | 5:00 |
| 7. | "Become Matter Soon, for You" | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Moving Glowstream" | 3:50 |
| 9. | "Starships" | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Communication" | 3:10 |
| 11. | "Siblings" | 4:48 |
| 12. | "Gold & Stone" | 4:01 |
| 13. | "My Gears Are Starting to Tremble" | 1:41 |
| Total length: | 49:21 | |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.
- Brendan Angelides – vocals, production
- Twerk – mastering
- Khomatech – artwork
References
edit- ^ "Eskmo debuts on Ninja Tune". Resident Advisor. August 17, 2010. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Reviews for Eskmo by Eskmo". Metacritic. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ "Eskmo by Eskmo reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Archived from the original on October 6, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Rick. "Eskmo – Eskmo". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^ Pishnery, Keith (October 25, 2010). "Eskmo: Eskmo". Fact. Archived from the original on January 26, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ "Eskmo: Eskmo". Mojo (204): 109. November 2010.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (January 21, 2011). "Flying Lotus/Eskmo". MSN Music. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Howe, Brian (September 30, 2010). "Eskmo: Eskmo". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 31, 2011. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ Bergstrom, John (February 28, 2011). "Eskmo: Eskmo". PopMatters. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ Glazebrook, James (October 26, 2010). "Eskmo – Eskmo". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ a b Brunstad, Svein (November 23, 2010). "Eskmo – Eskmo". URB. Archived from the original on November 24, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2017.