Luminous (The Horrors album)

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Luminous
File:The Horrors - Luminous, album front cover art.jpg
Studio album by The Horrors
Released 5 May 2014
Genre
Length 51:34
Label XL
Producer
The Horrors chronology
Higher
(2012)Higher2012		 Luminous
(2014)
Singles from Luminous
  1. "So Now You Know"
    Released: 5 May 2014
  2. "I See You"
    Released: 12 August 2014

Luminous is the fourth studio album by English rock band The Horrors. It was released on 5 May 2014 by record label XL.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source Rating
Metacritic 74/100[2]
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 4/5 stars[3]
Alternative Press 4/5 stars[4]
Consequence of Sound B[5]
NME 8/10 stars[6]
Pitchfork 6.7/10[7]

At Alternative Press, Annie Zaleski rated the album 4 stars, remarking how "Luminous certainly wears its influences proudly; however, the record boasts undeniable energy and urgency.[4] Pitchfork was also positive, with Ian Cohen saying "They have have [sic] mastered their sound and vision, and hopefully they can grow to recognize their heart and soul, too".[7]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Chasing Shadows"   6:49
2. "First Day of Spring"   5:11
3. "So Now You Know"   5:02
4. "In and Out of Sight"   5:03
5. "Jealous Sun"   4:10
6. "Falling Star"   3:43
7. "I See You"   7:32
8. "Change Your Mind"   5:07
9. "Mine and Yours"   3:31
10. "Sleepwalk"   5:26

Personnel

  • The Horrors – production, arrangements, art direction, design
  • Marc Donaldson, Nic Shonfeld – art direction, design
  • Eduardo de la Paz Canal – recording
  • Craig Silvey – co-production, recording, mixing
  • Greg Calbi, Ryan Smith – mastering
  • Nic Shonfeld – photography
  • Cathy Lucas – violin (tracks 5, 6, and 7)
  • Frank Ricotti – marimba, vibraphone (track 6)

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/news/the-horrors-announce-new-album-luminous
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