Mapping the Rendezvous
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 69/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Q |   [citation needed] |
| NME | [2] |
| the Independent | [3] |
Mapping the Rendezvous is the fifth studio album from British indie rock band Courteeners, released on 28 October 2016.[4] Much of the album was written/recorded in Paris and was produced by the band's regular collaborator and bassist, Joe Cross.Fray cited the film Victoria by Sebastian Schipper as the lyrical inspiration.[5] The album was announced in August while "The 17th" was made available on streaming platforms.[6] In November the band embarked on a UK/European tour in support of the album.
The album received mixed reviews, with the NME describing it as "they’ve only made half of a very good album",[2] and Hotpress citing "when the band break out of their indie-pop straitjacket, the results can be riveting".[5] Andy Gill in the Independent maintained that "the Courteeners are still pretty much mired in Mancunian mores on this latest album".[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Liam Fray
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lucifer's Dreams" | |
| 2. | "Kitchen" | |
| 3. | "No One Will Ever Replace Us" | |
| 4. | "De La Salle" | |
| 5. | "Tip Toes" | |
| 6. | "Not for Tomorrow" | |
| 7. | "Finest Hour" | |
| 8. | "The Dilettante" | |
| 9. | "Modern Love" | |
| 10. | "Most Important" | |
| 11. | "The 17th" |
Credits
- Courteeners
- Liam Fray – vocals, guitars
- Daniel Moores – guitars
- Michael Campbell – drums
- Joe Cross - bass, producer
- Adam Payne – keyboards
- Continuous - additional instrumentation
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[7] | 1 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 4 |
References
- ^ http://www.metacritic.com/music/mapping-the-rendezvous/the-courteeners
- ^ a b Nicolson, Barry (October 20, 2016). "The Courteeners - 'Mapping The Rendezvous' Review". NME. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Gill, Andy (October 26, 2016). "Album reviews: Empire Of The Sun, Courteeners, Madness and more". The Independent. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Mapping the Rendezvous - The Courteeners | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Sweeney, Eamon (October 20, 2016). "Album Review: The Courteeners, Mapping the Rendezvous". Hot Press. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Courteeners Announce Return With The 17th Track And Mapping The Rendezvous Album". .radiox.co.uk. August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 November 2016.