Abysskiss
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Released | October 5, 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Studio | Panoramic House, West Marin, California | |||
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Length | 33:42 | |||
Label | Saddle Creek | |||
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Abysskiss (stylized in all lowercase) is the third solo studio album by Adrianne Lenker, released through Saddle Creek Records on October 5, 2018.[1] The album was recorded at Panoramic Studio in West Marin, California with Luke Temple and Gabe Wax, who respectively handled production and engineering duties.[2] The album consists of ten songs conceived while touring with Big Thief. The tracks "Terminal Paradise" and "From" were given a full band arrangement on Big Thief's album, U.F.O.F., released in 2019.[3]
Release
Abysskiss was announced on August 7, 2018.[4] "Cradle" was released as a single the same day.[5] "Symbol" was released as a single on September 12, 2018.[6] "From" was released as the final single, three days before the album's release.[7] Abysskiss was released by Saddle Creek Records on October 5, 2018.[8] The music video for "Symbol", featuring Lenker performing the track on the boardwalk of Coney Island, was released on November 29, 2018.[9]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.7/10[10] |
Metacritic | 83/100[11] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Drowned in Sound | 9/10[13] |
Exclaim! | 7/10[14] |
The Line of Best Fit | 8/10[15] |
Loud and Quiet | 8/10[16] |
NME | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork | 8.0/10[18] |
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At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, Abysskiss received an average score of 83 based on 14 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[11] Jayson Greene of Pitchfork gave Abysskiss an 8 out of 10 rating, writing, "The shared secrets of intimacy, the buried secrets of family, the impenetrable secrets of nature—they all swirl like sediment in a wine glass. abysskiss thrums quietly with the unease of these secrets, of mingled trauma and love."[18] Lizzie Manno of Paste gave the album an 8.5 out of 10 rating, writing, "Providing newfound comfort and warm familiarity, abysskiss is a record that will quickly find its way into your heart and slowly caress your soul."[20]
In his four-star review for VultureHound, Jake Doolin noted Lenker's ability to find "new ways of making her instruments sing", while also praising Temple's "stripped back production".[21] Adam Turner-Heffer of Drowned in Sound gave the album a 9 out of 10 rating, writing, "Nothing feels disingenuous about Lenker’s story or approach or music, which anyone who has witnessed Big Thief’s surprisingly upbeat and even humorous stage personas – at odds with their reasonably heavy music – can attest. Lenker is an incredible talent."[13]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Adrianne Lenker
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Terminal Paradise" | 3:59 |
2. | "From" | 3:38 |
3. | "Womb" | 2:15 |
4. | "Out of Your Mind" | 3:51 |
5. | "Cradle" | 3:17 |
6. | "Symbol" | 3:49 |
7. | "Blue and Red Horses" | 3:17 |
8. | "Abyss Kiss" | 3:03 |
9. | "What Can You Say" | 2:28 |
10. | "10 Miles" | 4:01 |
Total length: | 33:42 |
Notes
- Track titles are stylized in all lowercase.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Bandcamp.[22]
- Adrianne Lenker - vocals, guitar, synthesizers
- Gabe Wax - synthesizers, engineering, mixing
- Luke Temple - synthesizers, bass, guitar, production
- Greg Calbi - mastering
- Zoë Lenker – cover photography
References
- ^ Thompson, Stephen (August 7, 2018). "Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker Releases 'Cradle,' From New Solo Album 'Abysskiss'". NPR. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Adrianne Lenker Leans Into The Abyss". Stereogum. September 24, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "Album Of The Week: Big Thief U.F.O.F." Stereogum. April 30, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (August 7, 2018). "Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker announces new solo album, abysskiss, shares "cradle": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ Geffen, Sasha (August 7, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker "cradle"". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ Cush, Andy (September 12, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker – "Symbol"". Spin. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ Gray, Julia (October 2, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker – "From"". Stereogum. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "Adrianne Lenker - abysskiss". Saddle Creek. October 5, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "Adrianne Lenker – "symbol" Video". Stereogum. November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "Abysskiss by Adrianne Lenker reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ a b "Abysskiss by Adrianne Lenker Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Donelson, Marcy. "Abysskiss – Adrianne Lenker". AllMusic. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Turner-Heffer, Adam (October 16, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker – 'abysskiss'". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Bobkin, Matt (October 4, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker - abysskiss". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ Kinsella, Paddy (October 1, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker channels the overwhelming beauty of nature on Abysskiss". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Gatward, Tristan (October 4, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker – 'Abysskiss'". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Mcmillan, George (October 1, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker – 'Abysskiss' review". NME. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Greene, Jayson (October 12, 2018). "Adrianne Lenker: abysskiss". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ MacIntyre, Fraser. "Adrianne Lenker - abysskiss". The Skinny. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Adrianne Lenker: abysskiss Review". Paste. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "Adrianne Lenker – abysskiss (Album Review)". VultureHound. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "abysskiss by Adrianne Lenker". Bandcamp. October 5, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2021.