Modern Creation
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| Released | April 22, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | Fall 2013 | |||
| Genre | Garage rock revival, indie rock | |||
| Length | 38:51 | |||
| Label | New West Records | |||
| Producer | Jim Scott | |||
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| Singles from Modern Creation | ||||
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Modern Creation is the fifth album by American garage rock band The Whigs, released on April 22, 2014 by New West.[1] It was recorded within two weeks in Valencia, California.[2] The producer of the album was Jim Scott, who has worked with such artists as Tom Petty, Dixie Chicks, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
On April 16, 2014, the lead single, Hit Me, was released on YouTube.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Should Be Able To Feel It" | 4:25 |
| 2. | "Asking Strangers For Directions" | 3:04 |
| 3. | "The Particular" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Hit Me" | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Modern Creation" | 4:14 |
| 6. | "Friday Night" | 3:16 |
| 7. | "She Is Everywhere" | 3:03 |
| 8. | "Too Much In The Morning" | 3:13 |
| 9. | "I Couldn't Lie" | 5:07 |
| 10. | "The Difference Between One and Two" | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 38:51 | |
Reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 75[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | [3] |
| American Songwriter | [4] |
| PopMatters | [6] |
Modern Creation received positive reviews from critics. It has a score of 75 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on reviews from 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]
References
- ^ "The Whigs Announce April Album 'Modern Creation' With Triumphant 'Hit Me' - SPIN". January 30, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "The Whigs at The Well!". April 10, 2014. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ Erlwine, Stephen Thomas (April 22, 2014). "Modern Creation- The Whigs". Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ Trageser, Stephen (April 21, 2014). "The Whigs: Modern Creation". Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ a b "Modern Creation by The Whigs". Metacritic. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ Houle, Zachary (June 17, 2014). "The Whigs: Modern Creation". Retrieved March 22, 2015.