Hisscivilization | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2002 | |||
Studio | Dreher Studio | |||
Genre | Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock, experimental rock, electronic music, synthrock | |||
Length | 1:17:49 | |||
Label | Voiceprint Records | |||
Producer | Jupiter Apple, Thomas Dreher | |||
Jupiter Apple chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | link |
Hisscivilization is the third studio album by the Brazilian musician Jupiter Apple. It was released in 2002 by Voiceprint Records, and is the musician's most experimental, ambitious and elaborate output. [1] Heavily influenced by the sonority of Syd Barrett, Stereolab and of the Canterbury scene (in particular Kevin Ayers and his 1970 release Shooting at the Moon), [2] Hisscivilization is characterized by the inclusion of electronic interludes, absent in Jupiter Apple's previous two releases, [3] in a move that polarized critics and fans alike. It is also fully sung in English, like its predecessor Plastic Soda.
"Exactly" was re-recorded for his subsequent collaborative album with Bibmo, Bitter.
The album was well-received upon its release, but many critics did not gravitate towards its heavily experimental sonority and long length. Writing for AllMusic, François Couture gave it 3 out of 5 stars, saying it is "filled with catchy hooks, intriguing twists and self-indulgent stretches", and comparing Jupiter Apple with Cornelius and Beck. However, he also said that "the album's only flaw is its duration – problem is, it's a big one. Not only does Hisscivilization clock in at 78 minutes, but most of its 13 tracks could have been substantially shortened". [4] Matheus Donay of O Notório Abacaxi praised the album for its " Futuristic and Surrealist artfulness", but also criticized it for its length and stated that it requires "lots of patience" to listen to. [5]
All tracks are written by Jupiter Apple
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Homeless and the Jet Boots Boy" | 11:34 |
2. | " Pyrus malus et Fragaria vesca" | 6:05 |
3. | "Act Not Surprised" | 4:48 |
4. | "...So You Leave the Hall" | 6:16 |
5. | "An Old Road/Aquarius and Pisces" | 3:45 |
6. | "Overture and Something Else" | 8:21 |
7. | "The Cat and the Rabbit" (instrumental) | 2:55 |
8. | "In the Presence of Zohg Zucchini and Finale" | 4:39 |
9. | "The Futuristica Waltz" | 3:39 |
10. | "Exactly" | 6:30 |
11. | "Metropole" | 6:45 |
12. | "Tropical Permanent Holidays" | 4:10 |
13. | "Civilization" | 8:15 |
Hisscivilization | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2002 | |||
Studio | Dreher Studio | |||
Genre | Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock, experimental rock, electronic music, synthrock | |||
Length | 1:17:49 | |||
Label | Voiceprint Records | |||
Producer | Jupiter Apple, Thomas Dreher | |||
Jupiter Apple chronology | ||||
|
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | link |
Hisscivilization is the third studio album by the Brazilian musician Jupiter Apple. It was released in 2002 by Voiceprint Records, and is the musician's most experimental, ambitious and elaborate output. [1] Heavily influenced by the sonority of Syd Barrett, Stereolab and of the Canterbury scene (in particular Kevin Ayers and his 1970 release Shooting at the Moon), [2] Hisscivilization is characterized by the inclusion of electronic interludes, absent in Jupiter Apple's previous two releases, [3] in a move that polarized critics and fans alike. It is also fully sung in English, like its predecessor Plastic Soda.
"Exactly" was re-recorded for his subsequent collaborative album with Bibmo, Bitter.
The album was well-received upon its release, but many critics did not gravitate towards its heavily experimental sonority and long length. Writing for AllMusic, François Couture gave it 3 out of 5 stars, saying it is "filled with catchy hooks, intriguing twists and self-indulgent stretches", and comparing Jupiter Apple with Cornelius and Beck. However, he also said that "the album's only flaw is its duration – problem is, it's a big one. Not only does Hisscivilization clock in at 78 minutes, but most of its 13 tracks could have been substantially shortened". [4] Matheus Donay of O Notório Abacaxi praised the album for its " Futuristic and Surrealist artfulness", but also criticized it for its length and stated that it requires "lots of patience" to listen to. [5]
All tracks are written by Jupiter Apple
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "The Homeless and the Jet Boots Boy" | 11:34 |
2. | " Pyrus malus et Fragaria vesca" | 6:05 |
3. | "Act Not Surprised" | 4:48 |
4. | "...So You Leave the Hall" | 6:16 |
5. | "An Old Road/Aquarius and Pisces" | 3:45 |
6. | "Overture and Something Else" | 8:21 |
7. | "The Cat and the Rabbit" (instrumental) | 2:55 |
8. | "In the Presence of Zohg Zucchini and Finale" | 4:39 |
9. | "The Futuristica Waltz" | 3:39 |
10. | "Exactly" | 6:30 |
11. | "Metropole" | 6:45 |
12. | "Tropical Permanent Holidays" | 4:10 |
13. | "Civilization" | 8:15 |