Nootropics (album)
| Nootropics | ||||
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| Studio album by Lower Dens | ||||
| Released |
 30 April 2012 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, dream pop, krautrock | |||
| Length | 50:21 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Ribbon Music | |||
| Lower Dens chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The A.V. Club | (B)[2] |
| Pitchfork | (8.2/10)[3] |
| Rolling Stone |  [4] |
| Spin | [5] |
Nootropics is the second album released by Baltimore indie rock band Lower Dens. It was released April 30, 2012 on the Domino Recording Company’s Ribbon Music label, the band’s first album on that label, its debut Twin-Hand Movement being released on Gnomonsong.
Nootropics was recorded at the Key Club Recording Company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It was produced by Drew Brown, an engineer who had assisted Nigel Godrich on several projects.[6]
The second track “Brains” was released as a single ahead of the album, and highlighted that week by Stereogum.[7]
Track listing
- “Alphabet Song” - 5:28
- "Brains" - 5:07
- "Stem" - 2:06
- "Propagation"- 4:59
- "Lamb" - 3:43
- "Candy" - 3:20
- "Lion in Winter, Pt. 1" - 4:16
- "Lion in Winter, Pt. 2" - 3:36
- "Nova Anthem" - 5:28
- "In the End Is the Beginning" - 12:18
Personnel
- Will Adams – Guitar
- Geoff Graham – Bass, vocals
- Jana Hunter – Vocals, guitar, synths
- Nate Nelson – Drums
- Carter Tanton – Synths, guitar, vocals
The album was produced, engineered, and mixed by Drew Brown, with additional engineering by Bill Skibbe and Jessica Ruffins. “Lamb” was engineered and mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer. Album artwork and design was done by Rose Chase with photographs by Jana Hunter and Sean Donnola.
References
- ↑ Thomas, Fred (2012-04-30). "Nootropics - Lower Dens". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Heller, Jason (2012-05-01). "Nootropics - Lower Dens". The A. V. Club. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Colly, Joe (2012-05-01). "Album Reviews: Lower Dens: Nootropics". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Hermes, Will (2012-05-10). "Rolling Stone Reviews: Lower Dens: Nootropics". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-01-14.
- ↑ Patel, Puja (2012-05-01). "Lower Dens, 'Nootropics'". Spin. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Rachel, T. Cole (2012-04-18). "Progress Report: Lower Dens". Stereogum. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ↑ Singh, Amrit (2012-01-17). "Lower Dens – "Brains"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2012-12-03.