Zeros (The Soft Moon album)
| Zeros | ||||
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| Studio album by The Soft Moon | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2012 | |||
| Recorded |
February 2012 - June 2012 Ruminator Audio San Francisco, CA | |||
| Genre | Post-punk | |||
| Length |
34:15 (standard) 36:16 (iTunes version) | |||
| Label | Captured Tracks | |||
| Producer | Luis Vasquez, Monte Vallier | |||
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.0[2] |
Zeros is the second full-length studio recording from American post-punk band The Soft Moon. It was released on October 30, 2012 by Captured Tracks.[1] The album was once again composed entirely by frontman Luis Vasquez.[3] Production and mixing duties were completed by Monte Vallier at Ruminator Audio.[4] The theme of the record has been described as post-apocalyptic.[5] Comparing the record to previous releases, Vasquez told Fact Magazine, "My approach for Zeros was to be more conceptual, thematic, and visual."[4] The album currently holds a score of "74" on the aggregate review site Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews" by music critics.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It Ends" | 1:50 |
| 2. | "Machines" | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Zeros" | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Insides" | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Remember the Future" | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Crush" | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Die Life" | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Lost Years" | 4:35 |
| 9. | "Want" | 3:38 |
| 10. | "ƨbnƎ tI" | 1:51 |
Total length: |
34:12 | |
Personnel
- Josh Bonati - mastering at Bonati Mastering, Brooklyn, NY
- Luis Vasquez - keyboards, guitar, bass, composition, songwriting
- Monte Vallier - production, mixing, additional and replacement recordings
References
- 1 2 Heather Phares. "Zeros - The Soft Moon Release Information, Reviews, and Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ↑ Brandon Stosuy (November 2, 2012). "The Soft Moon: Zeros". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- ↑ T. Cole Rachel (May 17, 2012). "Progress Report: The Soft Moon". Stereogum. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- 1 2 Joseph Morpurgo (October 30, 2012). "“Thoughts, fears, phobias, dreams.” Luis Vasquez breaks down The Soft Moon’s winning formula". FACT. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ↑ Bowlegs (November 15, 2012). "THE SOFT MOON - INTERVIEW". Bowlegs. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Zeros Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
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