Lucifer on the Moon is a dub remix album of songs from Lucifer on the Sofa, the tenth studio album by American indie rock band Spoon.[3] It is a track-by-track reworking, with all remixes by British dub producer Adrian Sherwood. It was announced on September 21, 2022, and released by Matador Records on November 4, 2022.[4] Sherwood was given access to the entire album's original multi-tracks tapes.[5] Sherwood and his On-U Sound colleagues provided additional instrumentation. Contributors include bassist Doug Wimbish and drummer Keith LeBlanc.[6] It is Spoon's first remix album.[7] They previously released a remix EP for the song "Wild" in May 2022, featuring contributions from Jack Antonoff and Dennis Bovell.[6]
| Lucifer on the Moon | ||||
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| Remix album by Spoon vs On-U Sound | ||||
| Released | November 4, 2022 | |||
| Studio | On-U SoundCastle (Ramsgate) | |||
| Genre | Dub | |||
| Length | 35:38 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
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| Spoon chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Lucifer on the Moon | ||||
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [8] |
| Mojo | [9] |
| Pitchfork | 6.3/10[3] |
Heather Phares of AllMusic wrote, "More than anything, Lucifer on the Moon emphasizes just how much mileage is in Lucifer on the Sofa's songs. The albums are brothers, but not twins; where Sofa found Spoon embracing the rock traditions underlying their music, Moon celebrates their adventurous spirit. Like many experiments, it's a little uneven, but its risks pay off more often than not."[8] John Bungey Mojo felt Sherwood's remixes of "On the Radio" and "Astral Jacket" were his best.[9] Tal Rosenberg of Pitchfork wrote, "Moon also showcases an unlikely collaboration that pushes both sides in new directions. But in trying to break new creative ground, these inventive musicians end up sounding stuck somewhere in the middle."[3]
Track listing
editAll tracks are billed as an "Adrian Sherwood Reconstruction".
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Babe" | Daniel | 3:43 |
| 2. | "On the Radio" | Daniel | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Held" | Bill Callahan | 4:34 |
| 4. | "The Devil & Mister Jones" |
| 3:58 |
| 5. | "Lucifer on the Sofa" |
| 4:36 |
| 6. | "Astral Jacket" | Daniel | 3:42 |
| 7. | "Feels Alright" |
| 2:21 |
| 8. | "Wild" |
| 3:23 |
| 9. | "The Hardest Cut" |
| 2:02 |
| 10. | "Satellite" | Daniel | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 35:38 | ||
Personnel
editMoon musicians
- Paul Booth – saxophone
- Alan Glenn – mouth organ
- Ivan 'Celloman' Hussey – cello, keys
- Keith LeBlanc – drums
- Pete Lockett – percussion
- Prisoner – drums
- Doug Wimbish – bass guitar
Sofa musicians
- Britt Daniel
- Jim Eno
- Alex Fischel
- Gerardo Larios
- Benny Trokan
- Steve Berlin
- Jennifer Marigliano
- Caroline Rose
- Ted Tafaro
Technical personnel
- Matthew Smyth – engineering, programming
- Chris Longwood – mastering
Other personnel
- Edel Rodriguez – illustrations
- Matt de Jong – design
- Jamie-James Medina – design
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (September 21, 2022). "Spoon Announce Remix Album, Share Video for New Version of "On the Radio": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Krol, Charlotte (November 2, 2022). "Spoon announce Adrian Sherwood rework of 'Lucifer On The Sofa' album". NME. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c Rosenberg, Tal (December 7, 2022). "Spoon: Lucifer on the Moon Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Abby (September 21, 2022). "Spoon Announce Remix Album Lucifer on the Moon, Share New Version of "On the Radio"". Consequence. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Zaleski, Annie (November 2, 2022). "Britt Daniel on the thrill of hearing Spoon remixed". Chron.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Blistein, Jon (September 21, 2022). "Spoon Team With U.K. Dub Icon Adrian Sherwood for Full 'Lucifer On the Moon' Remix Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Schonfeld, Zach (November 3, 2022). "Britt Daniel on Spoon's Dub Remix Album and the Perils of Touring in 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Spoon - Lucifer on the Moon Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Bungey, John (January 2023). "Spoon Vs On-U Sound – Lucifer on the Moon". Mojo. No. 350. p. 93.