Statik (album)
Statik | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | June 7, 2024 | |||
Label | Smalltown Supersound | |||
Producer | Darren J. Cunningham | |||
Actress chronology | ||||
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Statik is the tenth studio album by British electronic musician Actress, released 7 June 2024 via Smalltown Supersound.[1]
Background
Composed during what the artist described as an "extensive flow state",[2] Statik is Actress' first full-length project through Smalltown Supersound; his previous album, LXXXVIII was released via Ninja Tune.[3] The album was announced on 25 April 2024 with the release of two singles, "Dolphin Spray" and "Static", along with a full track listing.[4]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 76/100[5] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Pitchfork | 7.9/10[2] |
Statik received a score of 76 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on four critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5] Dash Lewis of Pitchfork characterized Statik as "soft and unsettling", praising the album's ability to evoke "dread-filled anticipation".[2] Daniel Bromfield of Resident Advisor described the album as Actress' most "accessible" work to date and noted that while Cunningham was "at the peak of his powers", Statik offered a more subdued experience for listeners.[1]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Darren J. Cunningham; all music is composed by Darren J. Cunningham.[6]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Hell" | 6:15 |
2. | "Static" | 1:35 |
3. | "My Ways" | 1:27 |
4. | "Rainlines" | 3:50 |
5. | "Ray" | 5:34 |
6. | "Six" | 3:07 |
7. | "Cafe del Mars" | 6:48 |
8. | "Dolphin Spray" | 4:43 |
9. | "System Verse" | 4:33 |
10. | "Doves Over Atlantis" | 6:03 |
11. | "Mellow Checx" | 3:47 |
Personnel
- Darren J. Cunningham – production, mixing[6]
- Noel Summerville – mastering[6]
Charts
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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UK Album Downloads (OCC)[7] | 70 |
References
- ^ a b Bromfield, Daniel. "Actress - Statik". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "Statik". Pitchfork. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Eede, Christian. "Actress Debuts On Smalltown Supersound With New LP". The Quietus. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle. "Actress – "Dolphin Spray" & "Static"". Stereogum. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Statik by Actress Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "Statik by Actress". Bandcamp. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 June 2024.