Here (Edward Sharpe album)
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| Studio album by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros | ||||
| Released | May 29, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Indie folk, gospel, folk rock, neo-psychedelia | |||
| Length | 37:58 | |||
| Label | Vagrant Records, Rough Trade Records | |||
| Producer | Alex Ebert | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 62/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Consequence of Sound |   [2] |
| Paste Magazine | (4.9/10)[3] |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.0/10)[4] |
| Under The Gun Review | 5/10 [5] |
Here is the second album from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. It was preceded by Up from Below. Recorded at Adios Studios, a.k.a. the Ed Shed in Ojai, California and at Studio in the Country in Louisiana, it was released on May 29, 2012 by Vagrant Records and Rough Trade Records. It received mostly positive reviews, ranking #7 on Rolling Stone's Best Albums of 2012 list, saying "Frontman Alex Ebert sings earnestly about love and spirituality, letting his mind wander pleasantly over the band's homespun harmonies and easy-going folk-psych instrumentation."[6]
Track listing
All tracks written by Alex Ebert, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Man on Fire" | 4:19 |
| 2. | "That's What's Up" | 3:52 |
| 3. | "I Don't Wanna Pray" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Mayla" | 5:42 |
| 5. | "Dear Believer" | 4:46 |
| 6. | "Child" | 3:09 |
| 7. | "One Love to Another" | 3:32 |
| 8. | "Fiya Wata" | 4:12 |
| 9. | "All Wash Out" | 4:40 |
Personnel
- Alex Ebert - vocals, guitars, percussion, organ, string arrangements
- Jade Castrinos - vocals
- Stewart Cole - piano, organ, synths, wurlitzer, pump organ, trumpet, alto horn, baritone horn, trombone, omnichord, vocals
- Josh Collazo - drums, vocals
- Seth Ford-Young - electric and acoustic bass, electric guitar, vocals
- Nora Kirkpatrick - accordion, organ, synth, vocals
- Christian Letts - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
- Orpheo McCord - drums, percussion, marimba, drum machines, didgeridoo, vocals
With:
- Mark Noseworthy - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 11 string guitar, charango, ronrocco, banjo, vocals
- Aaron Arntz - piano, clavinet
- Aaron Embry - piano, harmonica
- Nico Algietti - guitars
- Aaron Older - bass
- Nathaniel Markman - fiddle, viola
- George Castrinos - slide guitar on "Fiya Wata"
- Matt Linesch - Engineer/Mixing Engineer
Commercial performance
Here debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, with 35,000 copies sold in its first week.[7][8] Up from Below, their debut album, peaked at No. 76.[9]
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 9 |
| US Billboard 200[11] | 5 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[12] | 2 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] | 3 |
| US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[16] | 2 |
| US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[17] | 6 |
References
- ↑ "Here by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros". Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ Ritt, Megan (May 29, 2012). "Album Review: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - Here". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved Jul 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros: Here". Paste Magazine. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros: Here". Pitchfork Media. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
- ↑ "REVIEW: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: 'Here'". Under the Gun Review. May 31, 2012.
- ↑ "50 Best Albums of 2012". Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe Eyeing March 2013 For 'More Rambunctious' Album". billboard.com. September 24, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros 'Here' Album Review". thecelebritycafe.com. November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ↑ "Up from Below - Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros". billboard.com. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard Top Alternative Albums for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard Folk Albums for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard Top Tastemaker Albums for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
- ↑ "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Chart history" Billboard Vinyl Albums for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
External links
- Live on KCRW on YouTube
- Town of Songs
- First Listen: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes on NPR
- Alexander Ebert Interview with Spin Magazine
- Live on Letterman on YouTube
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