Lucifer on the Moon
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| Released | November 4, 2022 | |||
| Studio | On-U SoundCastle(Ramsgate) | |||
| Genre | Dub | |||
| Length | 35:38 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
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Lucifer on the Moonis adubremix album of songs fromLucifer on the Sofa,the tenth studio album by American indie rock bandSpoon.[3]It is a track-by-track reworking, with all remixes by British dub producerAdrian Sherwood.It was announced on September 21, 2022, and released byMatador Recordson November 4, 2022.[4]Sherwood was given access to the entire album's original multi-tracks tapes.[5]Sherwood and hisOn-U Soundcolleagues provided additional instrumentation. Contributors include bassistDoug Wimbishand drummerKeith LeBlanc.[6]It is Spoon's first remix album.[7]They previously released a remix EP for the song "Wild" in May 2022, featuring contributions fromJack AntonoffandDennis Bovell.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [8] |
| Mojo | [9] |
| Pitchfork | 6.3/10[3] |
Heather Phares ofAllMusicwrote, "More than anything,Lucifer on the Moonemphasizes just how much mileage is inLucifer on the Sofa's songs. The albums are brothers, but not twins; where Sofa found Spoon embracing the rock traditions underlying their music, Moon celebrates their adventurous spirit. Like many experiments, it's a little uneven, but its risks pay off more often than not. "[8]John BungeyMojofelt Sherwood's remixes of "On the Radio" and "Astral Jacket" were his best.[9]Tal Rosenberg ofPitchforkwrote, "Moonalso showcases an unlikely collaboration that pushes both sides in new directions. But in trying to break new creative ground, these inventive musicians end up sounding stuck somewhere in the middle. "[3]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are billed as an "Adrian Sherwood Reconstruction".
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Babe" | Daniel | 3:43 |
| 2. | "On the Radio" | Daniel | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Held" | Bill Callahan | 4:34 |
| 4. | "The Devil & Mister Jones" |
| 3:58 |
| 5. | "Lucifer on the Sofa" |
| 4:36 |
| 6. | "Astral Jacket" | Daniel | 3:42 |
| 7. | "Feels Alright" |
| 2:21 |
| 8. | "Wild" |
| 3:23 |
| 9. | "The Hardest Cut" |
| 2:02 |
| 10. | "Satellite" | Daniel | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 35:38 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Moonmusicians
- Paul Booth – saxophone
- Alan Glenn – mouth organ
- Ivan 'Celloman' Hussey– cello, keys
- Keith LeBlanc– drums
- Pete Lockett– percussion
- Prisoner – drums
- Doug Wimbish– bass guitar
Sofamusicians
- Britt Daniel
- Jim Eno
- Alex Fischel
- Gerardo Larios
- Benny Trokan
- Steve Berlin
- Jennifer Marigliano
- Caroline Rose
- Ted Tafaro
Technical personnel
- Matthew Smyth – engineering, programming
- Chris Longwood – mastering
Other personnel
- Edel Rodriguez– illustrations
- Matt de Jong– design
- Jamie-James Medina– design
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (September 21, 2022)."Spoon Announce Remix Album, Share Video for New Version of" On the Radio ": Watch".Pitchfork.RetrievedDecember 6,2022.
- ^Krol, Charlotte (November 2, 2022)."Spoon announce Adrian Sherwood rework of 'Lucifer On The Sofa' album".NME.RetrievedDecember 6,2022.
- ^abcRosenberg, Tal (December 7, 2022)."Spoon: Lucifer on the Moon Album Review".Pitchfork.RetrievedDecember 7,2022.
- ^Jones, Abby (September 21, 2022)."Spoon Announce Remix Album Lucifer on the Moon, Share New Version of" On the Radio "".Consequence.RetrievedDecember 6,2022.
- ^Zaleski, Annie (November 2, 2022)."Britt Daniel on the thrill of hearing Spoon remixed".Chron.com.RetrievedDecember 6,2022.
- ^abBlistein, Jon (September 21, 2022)."Spoon Team With U.K. Dub Icon Adrian Sherwood for Full 'Lucifer On the Moon' Remix Album".Rolling Stone.RetrievedDecember 6,2022.
- ^Schonfeld, Zach (November 3, 2022)."Britt Daniel on Spoon's Dub Remix Album and the Perils of Touring in 2022".Billboard.RetrievedDecember 6,2022.
- ^abPhares, Heather."Spoon - Lucifer on the Moon Album Reviews, Songs & More".AllMusic.RetrievedDecember 6,2022.
- ^abBungey, John (January 2023). "Spoon Vs On-U Sound – Lucifer on the Moon".Mojo.No. 350. p. 93.
