Monolith of Phobos is the debut studio album by The Claypool Lennon Delirium, consisting of American multi-instrumentalists Sean Lennon and Primus's Les Claypool, released on June 3, 2016.[1]
Monolith of Phobos | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | June 3, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Studio | Rancho Relaxo, Occidental, California | |||
Length | 50:12 | |||
Label | ATO | |||
Producer | ||||
The Claypool Lennon Delirium chronology | ||||
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Singles from Monolith of Phobos | ||||
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Reception
editAggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 70/100[2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Consequence of Sound | B−[4] |
The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, receiving a 70 rating on Metacritic. The album also received praise from the general public, sitting at an 8.6 user rating on Metacritic as of August 1, 2017.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Monolith of Phobos" | 4:40 |
2. | "Cricket and the Genie (Movement I, The Delirium)" | 3:52 |
3. | "Cricket and the Genie (Movement II, Oratorio Di Cricket)" | 4:16 |
4. | "Mr. Wright" | 4:21 |
5. | "Boomerang Baby" | 5:48 |
6. | "Breath of a Salesman" | 3:27 |
7. | "Captain Lariat" | 6:00 |
8. | "Ohmerica" | 5:08 |
9. | "Oxycontin Girl" | 5:03 |
10. | "Bubbles Burst" | 4:10 |
11. | "There's No Underwear in Space" (Instrumental) | 3:27 |
Total length: | 50:12 |
Personnel
edit- Les Claypool – vocals, bass, upright bass, Mellotron, drums
- Sean Lennon – vocals, guitar, Mellotron, drums, autoharp, cosmic rain drum
Charts
editChart (2016) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[5] | 134 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[6] | 160 |
US Billboard 200[7] | 84 |
References
edit- ^ Reed, Ryan (March 21, 2016). "Sean Lennon, Primus' Les Claypool Unite for Collaborative LP, Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Monolith of Phobos – The Claypool Lennon Delirium". Metacritic. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Monolith of Phobos – Claypool Lennon Delirium". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ "Monolith of Phobos – Album Review". Consequence of Sound. June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – The Claypool Lennon Delirium – Monolith of Phobos" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – The Claypool Lennon Delirium – Monolith of Phobos" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ^ "Les Claypool Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2016.