World of Joy
| World of Joy | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 24, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | July 2013 at The Terrarium Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||
| Genre | Indie rock,[1] garage rock,[2] punk rock,[2][3] surf rock[3] | |||
| Length | 27:30 | |||
| Label | Rough Trade Records | |||
| Producer | Chris Heidman | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| NME | 8/10[5] |
| Paste Magazine | 7.5/10[6] |
| Pitchfork | 5.9/10[7] |
World of Joy is the second and final studio album released by the American indie rock[1] band Howler on March 24, 2014, through Rough Trade.[8]
Background[edit]
World of Joy was recorded at the Terrarium in Minneapolis with America Give Up producer Chris Heidman. Some noted influences are The Byrds and Hüsker Dü. The band showcased a number of songs off the album during 89.3 The Current's 9th birthday party a First Avenue on January, 25th, 2014. It is the band's first and only album with drummer Rory MacMurdo.
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Jordan Gatesmith, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Al's Corral" | 2:15 |
| 2. | "Drip" (Gatesmith, Ian Nygaard) | 2:04 |
| 3. | "Don't Wanna" | 2:19 |
| 4. | "Yacht Boys" | 2:34 |
| 5. | "In the Red" | 2:59 |
| 6. | "World of Joy" (Nygaard) | 3:27 |
| 7. | "Louise" | 2:36 |
| 8. | "Here's The Itch That Creeps Through My Skull" (Gatesmith, Nygaard, Rory Macmurdo) | 3:17 |
| 9. | "Indictment" | 3:25 |
| 10. | "Aphorismic Wasteland Blues" | 2:34 |
Personnel[edit]
- Jordan Gatesmith - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums
- Ian Nygaard - Guitar, Sitar, Vocals
- Max Petrek - Bass, Keyboard
- Rory MacMurdo - Drums
References[edit]
- ^ a b Vanessa Bennett (July 8, 2014). "WATCH: Howler "World of Joy" Review & Video". Performer Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ a b Shaz Hussain (March 24, 2014). "Clash Magazine review". Clash Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ a b Arne Sjostedt (June 12, 2014). "Howler - World of Joy (Sydney Morning Herald review)". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ All Music Guide review
- ^ NME review
- ^ "Howler: World of Joy". 24 March 2014.
- ^ Pitchfork review
- ^ "DIS review" Archived 2014-03-27 at the Wayback Machine Sam Moore, 'Howler - World of Joy', Drowned in Sound, March 20, 2014.
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