Lune Rouge (album)
| Lune Rouge | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 6, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 38:59 | |||
| Label | Young Art | |||
| Producer | Tokimonsta | |||
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Lune Rouge is the third studio album[1] by American producer Tokimonsta. It was released on October 6, 2017, via Young Art Records. Produced by Tokimonsta, it features vocals of artists such as MNDR, Selah Sue, and Isaiah Rashad.[2] In December 2018, the album was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.[1][3]
Singles[edit]
The album consists of five singles released in the span of five months between June and October 2017.[4] The first single "Don't Call Me" was released on June 16, 2017. The second and third singles, "We Love" and "Bibimbap", were released on August 4 and 18 respectively. "No Way", the fourth single, was released on September 8, 2017. The album's fifth and final single was released on October 6, 2017, titled "I Wish I Could".[5]
Background[edit]
At the end of 2015, Tokimonsta was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal brain disease known as moyamoya.[6] Having undergone two brain surgeries, she was left unable to speak. After taking a break from music production, her memory returned and she began production and writing for the album.[1]
On April 6, 2018, the album's remix edition, titled Lune Rouge Remixed, was released via Young Art.[7][8] Felix Cartal, Hugo Massien, Qrion, Sofi Tukker, Alexander Lewis, Kingdom and Dâm-Funk are among the featured artists included on the album.[9][10] Tokimonsta told New York Daily News regarding the album "It represents who I am right now as an artist, how I've progressed over the many years that have passed since the last one."[11]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10[1] |
| PopMatters |   [12] |
Pitchfork described Lune Rouge as having "a pleasantly everyday quality" and converting Tokimonsta's initial musical style into "streamlined pop compositions". Giving the album a 6.8 out of 10 rating, the website also noted her lack of effort in reflecting her recent struggles into the album's sound.[1] PopMatters reviewed the album as "an ambitious assembly of every disparate tool... and a resounding success," rating it with 9 stars out of 10.[12]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lune" | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Rouge" | 2:13 |
| 3. | "Thief" (featuring Saints) | 3:10 |
| 4. | "I Wish I Could" (featuring Selah Sue) | 4:26 |
| 5. | "We Love" (featuring MNDR) | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Bibimbap" | 3:22 |
| 7. | "No Way" (featuring Isaiah Rashad, Joey Purp and Ambré Perkins) | 3:24 |
| 8. | "Don't Call Me" (featuring Yuna) | 3:37 |
| 9. | "Rose's Thorn" | 4:24 |
| 10. | "Early to Dawn" (featuring Selah Sue) | 3:38 |
| 11. | "Estrange" (featuring Io Echo) | 4:17 |
| Total length: | 38:59 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thief" (featuring Saints) (Penthouse Penthouse Remix) | 4:53 |
| 2. | "Don't Call Me" (featuring Yuna) (Alexander Lewis Remix) | 3:18 |
| 3. | "We Love" (featuring MNDR) (Felix Cartal Remix) | 3:10 |
| 4. | "I Wish I Could" (featuring Selah Sue) (Sofi Tukker Remix) | 3:49 |
| 5. | "Don't Call Me" (featuring Yuna) (DâM-FunK Re-Freak) | 3:56 |
| 6. | "No Way" (featuring Isaiah Rashad, Joey Purp & Ambré) (Kingdom Remix) | 3:10 |
| 7. | "Bibimbap" (Holly Remix) | 5:07 |
| 8. | "I Wish I Could" (featuring Selah Sue) (Ouri Remix) | 4:51 |
| 9. | "Don't Call Me" (featuring Yuna) (Hugo Massien Remix) | 5:04 |
| 10. | "No Way" (featuring Isaiah Rashad, Joey Purp & Ambré) (Sam von Horn & Justin Jay Remix) | 4:29 |
| 11. | "We Love" (featuring MNDR) (Qrion Remix) | 3:42 |
| 12. | "Early to Dawn" (featuring Selah Sue (Plastic Plates Remix)) | 5:37 |
| Total length: | 51:06 | |
Personnel[edit]
- James Bautista – layout[13]
- Shawn Hatfield – mastering
- Lewis Kunstler – executive production
- Jennifer "Tokimonsta" Lee – mixing, production
- Max Prentis – artwork
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Ballard, Thea (October 17, 2017). "TOKiMONSTA: Lune Rouge". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Geslani, Michelle (2017-08-04). "TOKiMONSTA announces new album, Lune Rouge, shares single "We Love"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "TOKiMONSTA, Jon Hopkins and Justice nominated for Grammy Awards". Mixmag. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "TOKiMONSTA reveals details of 'Lune Rouge Remixed' album". Mixmag. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Vega, Leonardo (November 9, 2017). "TOKiMONSTA — Lune Rouge". Indie Rocks (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Haithcoat, Rebecca (2017-11-07). "Brain Surgery Stole Tokimonsta's Ability to Make Music. Here's How She Got It Back". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Distefano, Alex (2019-01-25). "10 Bands That Included Siblings at War". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Middleton, Ryan (6 April 2018). "Tokimonsta Releases 'Lune Rouge Remixed' Album With Kingdom, Sofi Tukker, Dam-Funk". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Fleisher, Grace (2018-04-16). "TOKiMONSTA drops star-studded remix LP for 'Lune Rouge'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Montes, Patrick (April 6, 2018). "TOKiMONSTA Enlists DaM-Funk, Kingdom & More for 'Lune Rouge Remixed'". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Rowe, Amy (2 October 2017). "TOKiMONSTA puts forth her beat-making savvy on 'Lune Rouge' after nearly losing it all". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ a b Pontecorvo, Adriane (2017-11-03). "TOKiMONSTA: Lune Rouge". PopMatters. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ "Lune Rouge - Tokimonsta". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
External links[edit]
- Riddell, Rose (December 6, 2017). "Interview: Tokimonsta on Her New Album". Coup de Main Magazine. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- Ju, Shirley (March 31, 2018). "TOKiMONSTA Talks 'Lune Rouge Remixed,' Faith & Overcoming Brain Surgery [Interview]". Okayplayer. Retrieved January 31, 2019.