Wave Motion (album)

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Wave Motion
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 30, 2002 (2002-04-30)[1]
GenreInstrumental hip hop
Hip hop
Length39:34
LabelMush Records
ProducerFat Jon the Ample Soul Physician
Fat Jon the Ample Soul Physician chronology
Humanoid Erotica
(2001)
Wave Motion
(2002)
Lightweight Heavy
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Billboardfavorable[3]
CMJ New Music Reportfavorable[4]
Dusted Magazinefavorable[5]
Pitchfork8.2/10[6]

Wave Motion is a 2002 studio album by Fat Jon the Ample Soul Physician. It consists of tracks from his two previously released EPs, Dyslexic and Stasis.[7] It peaked at number 19 on CMJ's Hip-Hop chart.[8]

Critical reception[edit]

Martin Woodside of AllMusic gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, describing it as "a mellow, moody instrumental collection comprised of sleepy soul and down-tempo funk."[2] He said, "The beats are crisp but light, and the vibe is extremely laid-back."[2] Paul Cooper of Pitchfork gave the album an 8.2 out of 10, saying, "Fat Jon is a conscientious and gifted producer with a talent for creating tracks that work on multiple levels simultaneously.[6] He said, "Wave Motion isn't an accessory or an alternative like so many instrumental albums; Wave Motion is a serious proposition and a statement not only of Fat Jon's studio abilities but also of his introspective aesthetic."[6]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleLength
1."Where?"3:41
2."Feel the Void"3:21
3."Visual Music"3:29
4."Watch Out"4:08
5."For Stress"3:24
6."1975"1:20
7."Eyes"3:58
8."Wet Secrets"4:01
9."Depths"3:18
10."Automated Life Machines"3:43
11."Surrection"4:02
12."Disgust"1:09
13."Trust You" (Japanese edition bonus track)3:29
14."Rain Dance (Instrumental Mix)" (Japanese edition bonus track)7:36

References[edit]

  1. ^ "MH205: Fat Jon The Ample Soul Physician - Wave Motion". Mush Records. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Woodside, Martin. "Wave Motion - Fat Jon". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  3. ^ Hall, Rashaun (February 9, 2002). "Reviews & Previews". Billboard: 23.
  4. ^ Hageman, Lisa (December 24, 2001). "Hip-Hop". CMJ New Music Report: 17.
  5. ^ Thomas-Glass, Daniel (August 8, 2002). "Dusted Reviews: Fat Jon the Ample Soul Physician - Wave Motion". Dusted Magazine. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c Cooper, Paul (April 3, 2002). "Fat Jon the Ample Soul Physician: Wave Motion". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  7. ^ Hall, Rashaun (January 19, 2002). "Mush's Fat Jon Pays Respects To Music's Influence On 'Wave'". Billboard: 30.
  8. ^ "Hip-Hop (Period Ending 5/28/2002)". CMJ New Music Report: 21. June 10, 2002.

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