Hisscivilization
| Hisscivilization | ||||
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| Released | 2002 | |||
| Studio | Dreher Studio | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock, experimental rock, electronic music, synthrock | |||
| Length | 1:17:49 | |||
| Label | Voiceprint Records | |||
| Producer | Jupiter Apple, Thomas Dreher | |||
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| AllMusic |   link |
Hisscivilization is the third studio album by the Brazilian musician Jupiter Apple. It was released in 2002 by Voiceprint Records, and is the musician's most experimental, ambitious and elaborate output.[1] Heavily influenced by the sonority of Syd Barrett, Stereolab and of the Canterbury scene (in particular Kevin Ayers and his 1970 release Shooting at the Moon),[2] Hisscivilization is characterized by the inclusion of electronic interludes, absent in Jupiter Apple's previous two releases,[3] in a move that polarized critics and fans alike. It is also fully sung in English, like its predecessor Plastic Soda.
"Exactly" was re-recorded for his subsequent collaborative album with Bibmo, Bitter.
Critical reception
The album was well-received upon its release, but many critics did not gravitate towards its heavily experimental sonority and long length. Writing for AllMusic, François Couture gave it 3 out of 5 stars, saying it is "filled with catchy hooks, intriguing twists and self-indulgent stretches", and comparing Jupiter Apple with Cornelius and Beck. However, he also said that "the album's only flaw is its duration – problem is, it's a big one. Not only does Hisscivilization clock in at 78 minutes, but most of its 13 tracks could have been substantially shortened".[4] Matheus Donay of O Notório Abacaxi praised the album for its "Futuristic and Surrealist artfulness", but also criticized it for its length and stated that it requires "lots of patience" to listen to.[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Jupiter Apple
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Homeless and the Jet Boots Boy" | 11:34 |
| 2. | "Pyrus malus & Fragaria vesca" | 6:05 |
| 3. | "Act Not Surprised" | 4:48 |
| 4. | "...So You Leave the Hall" | 6:16 |
| 5. | "An Old Road" | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Aquarius and Pisces/Overture and Something Else" | 8:21 |
| 7. | "The Cat and the Rabbit" (instrumental) | 2:55 |
| 8. | "In the Presence of Zohg Zucchini and Finale" | 4:39 |
| 9. | "The Futuristica Waltz" | 3:39 |
| 10. | "Exactly" | 6:30 |
| 11. | "Metropole" | 6:45 |
| 12. | "Tropical Permanent Holidays" | 4:10 |
| 13. | "Civilization" | 8:15 |
Personnel
- Jupiter Apple – vocals, electric guitar, classical guitar, percussion, Moog, production, mixing
- Thomas Dreher – production, mixing, mastering
- Fernando Sanches – engineering
References
- ^ Leonardo Paiva (December 22, 2015). "Um passeio pela carreira de Júpiter Maçã" (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- ^ Voiceprint Records - Jupiter Apple - Hisscivilization (in Portuguese)
- ^ Mofo - Jupiter Apple - Hisscivilization (in Portuguese)
- ^ François Couture. "Hisscivilization - Jupiter Apple". Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ Matheus Donay (August 28, 2014). "O Notório Abacaxi: Jupiter Apple - Hisscivilization (2002)" (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 10, 2017.
