Becoming a Jackal
| Becoming a Jackal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by Villagers | ||||
| Released | 24 May 2010 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
| Villagers chronology | ||||
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Becoming a Jackal is the debut album by Villagers. In 2010 it was nominated for the Mercury Prize.[1] Vinyl editions of the album contains 2 discs, with tracks on the first three sides and an etching on the fourth.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Saw the Dead" | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Becoming a Jackal" | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Ship of Promises" | 4:36 |
| 4. | "The Meaning of the Ritual" | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Home" | 4:41 |
| 6. | "That Day" | 3:10 |
| 7. | "The Pact (I'll Be Your Fever)" | 3:28 |
| 8. | "Set the Tigers Free" | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Twenty Seven Strangers" | 3:24 |
| 10. | "Pieces" | 5:28 |
| 11. | "To Be Counted Among Men" | 4:43 |
Total length: |
44:28 | |
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 79/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
The album received positive reviews, and holds a Metacritic score of 79 out of 100, based on 16 reviews.[2]
Chart positions
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Irish Independent Albums (IRMA)[3] | 1 |
References
- ↑ Alexandra Topping (20 July 2010). "Mercury prize shortlist sees return of banjos but barely a beard in sight | Music". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ↑ "Becoming A Jackal by Villagers". Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ "Top 10 Independent Artist Albums, Week Ending 20 May 2010". Chart-Track. GfK. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
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