The Same Channel
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| Released | October 17, 2006[1] | |||
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| Length | 52:58 | |||
| Label | Morr Music | |||
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The Same Channel is a collaborative studio album by American musician Fat Jon and Belgian musician Styrofoam.[2] It was released on Morr Music in 2006.[1]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Alternative Press | 4/5[3] |
| The Stranger | [4] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |   [5] |
| XLR8R | favorable[2] |
Marisa Brown of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, describing it as "an indie-electronica/hip-hop album that should thrill backpackers who are tired of soul- and funk-based beats and are looking for something fractured and galactic with that sad mechanicality that is a necessary element of any Morr Music release."[1] Trent Moorman of The Stranger gave the album 3 stars out of 5, commenting that "Fat Jon weighs in like LL Cool J in his prime."[4] Alan Ranta of Tiny Mix Tapes gave the album 3 stars out of 5, writing, "Production wise, Styrofoam's club-friendly, synth-driven electro-pop takes command."[5] Steve Marchese of XLR8R stated, "As a duo, the two deftly weave their art and craft together, retaining their strengths while creating an even more taut and accessible whole."[2] He called the album "An experimental, courageous, and wildly successful coupling of styles."[2]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Jon Marshall and Arne Van Petegem
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Acid Rain Robot Repair" | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Bleed" | 7:28 |
| 3. | "Runnin' Circle" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Space Gangsta" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Nervous Inaction" | 2:51 |
| 6. | "Upgrade" | 5:31 |
| 7. | "Scream It Out" | 4:43 |
| 8. | "The Middle" | 8:26 |
| 9. | "Generic Genes (Spare Parts)" | 4:54 |
| 10. | "Upgrade (Grace Period Mix)" | 6:53 |
| Total length: | 52:58 | |
The enhanced CD version of the album contains a music video for "Space Gangsta".
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Jon Marshall – vocals, production, recording
- Arne Van Petegem – vocals, production, recording
- Grace Period – remix (10)
- Human Empire – design
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Brown, Marisa. "The Same Channel". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Marchese, Steve (December 1, 2006). "Fat Jon & Styrofoam: Same Channel". XLR8R. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ Haight, Erick (April 6, 2007). "Fat Jon & Styrofoam". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b Moorman, Trent (October 26, 2006). "CD Reviews". The Stranger. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Ranta, Alan. "Fat Jon & Styrofoam - The Same Channel". Tiny Mix Tapes. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
External links[edit]
- The Same Channel at Discogs (list of releases)
