This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank
| This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank | ||||
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| Studio album by Adebisi Shank | ||||
| Released | 20 August 2010 | |||
| Genre | Math rock | |||
| Length | 39:05 | |||
| Label | Richter Collective | |||
| Adebisi Shank chronology | ||||
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This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank is the name of the second studio album from Irish math rock band Adebisi Shank. it was released on 20 August 2010 through Richter Collective.
Composition
The album was seen as having a more cohesive development over their previous album. The band has stated that the first album's tracks were written by individual members and then the product was finished by the group, whereas the second album was written by the three of them collaboratively.[1][2] With the band describing the whole writing process as "a lot more cohesive and diverse and fun." [1] The album features guest appearances from Conor O'Brien of Villagers and Richie Egan of Jape.
Title and packaging
The album art is seen as depicting two zebras with a "Tron-style neon landscape" which is seen as aptly describing the feeling behind the album itself.[3] The track titled "(-_-)" is named after the Japanese emoticon that translates to "meh".[4]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Absolute Punk | (89%)[5] |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| Alter The Press | [6] |
| Oklahoma Gazette | (Favourable)[7] |
| Pop Matters | (8/10)[8] |
| Sputnikmusic | [9] |
| This Is Book's Music | (Favourable)[10] |
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Lar Kaye, Vinny McCreith and Mick Roe.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "International Dreambeat" | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Masa" | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Genki Shank" | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Micromachines" | 3:37 |
| 5. | "(-_-)" | 2:04 |
| 6. | "Logdrum" | 6:05 |
| 7. | "Bones" | 2:53 |
| 8. | "Frunk" | 3:06 |
| 9. | "Europa" | 3:57 |
| 10. | "Century City" | 5:05 |
Total length: |
39:05 | |
Chart performance
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Irish Albums Chart (IRMA)[11] | 53 |
References
- 1 2 "Straight From the Mouth of Adebisi Shank". Back Stage Noise. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ Kev Donnellan (28 July 2010). "Q & A with Adebisi Shank". meg. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ "Breaking Tunes - Adebisi Shank". Breaking Tunes. First Music Contact. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- 1 2 Dave Donnelly. "This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank - Adebisi Shank : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ Sean Rizzo. "Adebisi Shank - This is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank - Album Review - AbsolutePunk.net". Absolute Punk. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ Connor O’Brien. Alter The Press "Album Review: Adebisi Shank - This Is The Second Album Of A Band Called Adebisi Shank" Check
|url= - ↑ Stephen Carradini (9 March 2011). "Adebisi Shank — This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank". Oklahoma Gazette. Gazette Media, Inc. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ John Calvert (11 April 2011). "Adebisi Shank: This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank". Pop Matters. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ Dave Donnelly (22 August 2010). "Adebisi Shank - This Is The Second Album Of A Band Called... (staff review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ "REVIEW: Adebisi Shank’s "This Is The Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank"". This Is Book's Music. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ "irishcharts.com - Discography Adebisi Shank". Irish Recorded Music Association. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 August 2012.