El Producto is the third album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, released in 1996.[3][4] On release, it received a 10/10 rating from Pitchfork Media.[5]
El Producto | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | January 16, 1996 | |||
Recorded | April–May 1995 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, math rock, psychedelic rock | |||
Length | 38:39 | |||
Label | Atlantic[1] | |||
Producer | John Agnello, Walt Mink[2] | |||
Walt Mink chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [8] |
Pitchfork Media | 10.0/10[9] |
Trouser Press wrote: "Still one of the most imaginative extreme-guitar activists in pop, Kimbrough has likewise expanded his vocal repertoire, adding Beatlesque stylings and a middle register to tether the higher reaches of his eccentric stop-start-hold-rush phrasing."[10] Spin determined that the album's "melodic guitar swirls, sharp syncopation, and helium-sucking vocals keep you guessing what's next."[11] The Indianapolis Star concluded: "Switching fluidly between gentle and roaring tempos—sometimes in the same song—this trio reaches levels of melody-writing, energy and performance that are consistently, remarkably high."[12]
Track listing
editAll songs written by John Kimbrough.
- "Stood Up" – 3:31
- "Everything Worthwhile" – 2:42
- "Betty" – 3:01
- "Overgrown" – 3:23
- "Settled" – 3:11
- "Me & My Dog" – 3:11
- "Little Sister" – 2:59
- "Up & Out" – 2:59
- "#246" – 3:20
- "Listen Up" – 2:27
- "Sunshine M." – 3:57
- "Love in the Dakota" – 3:58
Personnel
edit- John Kimbrough – guitar, vocals
- Candice Belanoff – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Orestes Morfin – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- John Agnello – producer, engineer, mix
- Keith Cleversley – mix
- Wayne Dorell – assistant engineer
- Juan Garcia – assistant engineer
- Sue Kapa – assistant engineer
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Ken Schles – photography
References
edit- ^ Stewart, Allison (Mar 1996). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly (31): 45.
- ^ McCarty, Patrick (February 22, 1996). "WALT MINK BAND NOTHING LIKE A TYPICAL TRIO". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. D25.
- ^ "Walt Mink Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ Sherr, Sara (9 Feb 1996). "WALT MINK". The Philadelphia Inquirer. FEATURES WEEKEND. p. 13.
- ^ Harvilla, Rob (May 11, 2020). "The Complete History of the Pitchfork 10.0". The Ringer.
- ^ Thompson, Steven (29 Feb 1996). "WALT MINK, FIG DISH DOUBLE-BILL SHIFTS TO O'CAYZ". Wisconsin State Journal. Rhythm. p. 6.
- ^ Jordan, Chris (15 Mar 1996). "HEAVY METAL COLLIDES WITH POWER POP". The Record. LIFESTYLE/PREVIEWS. p. 26.
- ^ "El Producto - Walt Mink | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Walt Mink: El Producto: Pitchfork Review". February 24, 2003. Archived from the original on 24 February 2003.
- ^ "Walt Mink". Trouser Press. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ "Heavy Rotation". Spin. 11 (11): 24. Feb 1996.
- ^ Allan, Marc (19 Mar 1996). "Walt Mink, El Producto". The Indianapolis Star. p. D1.
External links
edit- "Releases" page on Walt Mink's official site @ The Internet Archive (includes lyrics)