elseq 1–5
| elseq 1–5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by Autechre | ||||
| Released | 19 May 2016 | |||
| Genre | IDM, Progressive electronica, Experimental, Glitch | |||
| Length | 247:38 | |||
| Label |
Warp WARP512 | |||
| Producer | Autechre | |||
| Autechre chronology | ||||
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elseq 1–5 is the twelfth studio album by British electronic music duo Autechre, released by Warp Records on 19 May 2016.[1][2][3]
Release
The first track on the album, "feed1", was given a preview broadcast by BBC Radio 6 on 13 May 2016.[4][5] A second track, "c16 deep tread", was played on Alaskan student radio station KSUA on 18 May 2016, the track being later released for streaming on Warp Records' Soundcloud page.[6] The album was released for purchase on the band's webstore on 19 May 2016. The album consists of five distinct parts, each with its own album artwork designed by The Designers Republic.[7] Warp Records have stated on 20 May 2016 that there are no plans to release the album on a physical medium, making the album Autechre's first digital-only studio album release.[8]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [9] |
| Resident Advisor | (4.1/5) [10] |
| Sputnikmusic | (3.8/5) [11] |
Pitchfork rated volumes 1–5 of the album individually, with scores of 7.0, 6.6, 6.9, 7.1, and 6.8 on a ten-point scale.[12]
Track listing
| elseq 1 (WARP 512.1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "feed1" | 11:37 |
| 2. | "c16 deep tread" | 12:31 |
| 3. | "13x0 step" | 8:57 |
| 4. | "pendulu hv moda" | 12:15 |
| 5. | "curvcaten" | 6:59 |
Total length: |
52:19 | |
| elseq 2 (WARP 512.2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "elyc6 0nset" | 27:09 |
| 2. | "chimer 1-5-1" | 5:03 |
| 3. | "c7b2" | 13:22 |
Total length: |
45:34 | |
| elseq 3 (WARP 512.3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "eastre" | 22:15 |
| 2. | "TBM2" | 6:44 |
| 3. | "mesh cinereaL" | 24:28 |
Total length: |
53:27 | |
| elseq 4 (WARP 512.4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "acdwn2" | 11:52 |
| 2. | "foldfree casual" | 9:49 |
| 3. | "latentcall" | 14:31 |
| 4. | "artov chain" | 4:04 |
| 5. | "7th slip" | 6:36 |
Total length: |
46:52 | |
| elseq 5 (WARP 512.5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "pendulu casual" | 9:01 |
| 2. | "spTh" | 8:21 |
| 3. | "spaces how V" | 9:57 |
| 4. | "freulaeux" | 11:06 |
| 5. | "oneum" | 11:01 |
Total length: |
49:26 | |
References
- ↑ "elseq 1-5". WARP. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ↑ "Autechre release five-part album, Elseq 1-5". Fact Magazine. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ "Autechre • 'elseq 1-5'. New music available now on @AE_STORE_". Warp Records. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ↑ "Autechre. 9PM BBC 6 Music". Warp Records. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ "Autechre Release New Single "feed1"". Hypetrak. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ "Autechre announce mysterious Alaskan radio appearance". Fact Magazine. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ↑ "Autechre Release Massive Five Part New Project". Pitchfork Media. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ "There are no plans to release 'elseq 1-5' on physical formats.". Warp Records. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ↑ "Allmusic review".
- ↑ "RA review".
- ↑ "Sputnikmusic review".
- ↑ Leitko, Aaron (28 May 2016). "Autechre elseq Review". Pitchfork Magazine. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
External links
- elseq 1–5 on Autechre Store