Constant Image
| Constant Image | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 8, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Studio | Rare Book Room, Brooklyn, NY[1] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 31:12 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
| Producer | Nicolas Vernhes | |||
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| Singles from Constant Image | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.5/10[3] |
| Metacritic | 79/100[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
| Drowned in Sound | 10/10[6] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[7] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[8] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[9] |
Constant Image is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Flasher. It was released on June 8, 2018 under Domino Recording Company.[10]
Release
On March 8, 2018, the band released their first single and music video "Skim Milk".[11] The band explained the song: "The themes in "Skim Milk" and its video might be described as being haunted by your own desire for belonging. We're not bemoaning "no future, no fate," we're advocating for it. From getting a mortgage, to going to college, to crafting public policy, folks are always telling you to think of your future, to make choices in the name of some future. But most folks don't have the privilege to live outside the present."[12]
On April 19, 2018, Flasher announced the release of their debut album, along with the second single "Pressure".[1]
The third single "Who's Got Time?" was released on May 24, 2018.[13]
Critical reception
Constant Image was met with "generally favorable" 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 79, based on 9 reviews.[4] Aggregator Album of the Year gave the release an 82 out of 100 based on a critical consensus of 8 reviews.[2]
Bekki Bemrose from AllMusic said: "Their debut is stacked with hooks and radio-friendly tunes, but their melodic sense is matched by an abstract yet incisive lyricism. Flasher appear to have arrived fully formed, with a deeply satisfying debut that's both coherent and imaginative."[5] Savoula Stylinaou from Exclaim! said: "On Constant Image, Flasher speaks to the realities of gentrification, self-discovery and escapism. The band masterfully produce politically charged tracks situated in tales of the everyday struggle of people living in America's political seat."[7]
Accolades
| Publication | Accolade | Rank |
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| Bandcamp | Bandcamp's Top 100 Albums of 2018 | 18[14]
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| Drift | Drift's Top 100 Albums of 2018 | 86[15]
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| Flavorwire | Flavorwire's Top 25 Albums of 2018 | 21[16]
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| Gigwise | Gigwise's Top 51 Albums of 2018 | 26[17]
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| Paste | Paste's Top 50 Albums of 2018 | 47[18]
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| PopMatters | PopMatters's Top 50 Albums of 2018 – Mid-Year | N/A[19]
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| Pitchfork | Pitchfork's Best Rock Albums of 2018 | N/A[20]
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| Stereogum | Stereogum's Top 50 Albums of 2018 | 6[21]
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| Stereogum's Top 50 Albums of 2018 – Mid-Year | 44[22]
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| Treble | Treble's Top 50 Albums of 2018 | 43[23]
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| Under the Radar | Under the Radar's Top 100 Albums of 2018 | 47[24]
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Go" | 1:41 |
| 2. | "Pressure" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Sun Come and Golden" | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Material" | 3:46 |
| 5. | "XYZ" | 2:39 |
| 6. | "Who's Got Time?" | 2:23 |
| 7. | "Skim Milk" | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Harsh Light" | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Punching Up" | 3:31 |
| 10. | "Business Unusual" | 3:06 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic[25]
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Musicians
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Production
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References
- ^ a b Roberts, Christopher (April 19, 2018). "Flasher Announce Debut Album, Share Video for New Song". Under the Radar. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Album of the Year Review". Album of the Year. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "AnyDecentMusic? Review". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ a b Bemrose, Bekki. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Adcock, Lee (June 13, 2018). "Drowned in Sound Review". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ a b Stylianou, Savoula (June 11, 2018). "Exclaim! Review". Exclaim!. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Cohen, Ian (June 12, 2018). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Carr, Paul (June 8, 2018). "Flasher's 'Constant Image' Is Driven by the Small Liberties That Make Our Days Better". PopMatters. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Leas, Ryan (June 8, 2018). "Flasher's Infectious Debut Album Constant Image". Stereogum. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Rettig, James (March 8, 2018). "Flasher - Skim Milk". Stereogum. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Gotrich, Lars (March 8, 2018). "Flasher's Stylish 'Skim Milk' Escapes To The Unknown". NPR. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (May 24, 2018). "Flasher reveal punky new track, "Who's Got Time?"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "The Best Albums of 2018". Bandcamp. December 10, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Records of the Year 2018". Drift. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Barnes, Shane (December 8, 2018). "The 25 Best Albums of 2018". Flavorwire. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Gigwise's 51 Best Albums of 2018". Gigwise. December 17, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Manno, Lizzie (November 26, 2018). "The 50 Best Albums of 2018". Paste. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2018 So Far". PopMatters. July 2, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "The Best Rock Albums of 2018". Pitchfork. December 17, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "The Best Albums of 2018". Stereogum. December 4, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Best Albums of 2018 So Far". Stereogum. June 6, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2018". Treble. December 6, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Under the Radar's Top 100 Albums of 2018". Under the Radar. December 30, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Flasher - Constant Image - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
