Ssss is the debut studio album by English electronic music duo VCMG.[9] It was released in 2012 by Mute Records.[10]
| Ssss | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 12 March 2012 |
| Genre | Techno |
| Length | 58:50 |
| Label | Mute[1] |
| Producer | |
| Singles from Ssss | |
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
| Consequence of Sound | C+[4] |
| The Guardian | [5] |
| NME | [6] |
| Pitchfork | 6.5/10[7] |
| Spin | 6/10[8] |
Critical reception
editThe Guardian wrote that "the analogue synths and electronic squelches could have boomed out of a darkened club at any time in the last two decades, but repeated listens reveal expertise with a sense of fun."[5] The Quietus wrote that "not least of its triumphs is that – without context, without history – it is simply fantastic music to dance to."[11]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Martin L. Gore and Vince Clarke
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lowly" | 5:27 |
| 2. | "Zaat" | 6:28 |
| 3. | "Spock" | 5:40 |
| 4. | "Windup Robot" | 5:25 |
| 5. | "Bendy Bass" | 6:04 |
| 6. | "Single Blip" | 5:47 |
| 7. | "Skip This Track" | 5:40 |
| 8. | "Aftermaths" | 6:21 |
| 9. | "Recycle" | 6:37 |
| 10. | "Flux" | 5:17 |
| Total length: | 58:50 | |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from the liner notes of the booklet of Ssss.
- Martin L. Gore – programming, production
- Vince Clarke – programming, production
- Sie Medway-Smith – recording, engineering
- Timothy "Q" Wiles – mixing
- Stefan Betkbat – mastering
- Jan L. Trigg – illustrations
- Paula A. Taylor – design
- Travis Shinn & David Wade – studio photography
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[12] | 47 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[13] | 64 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[14] | 159 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15] | 21 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] | 48 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[17] | 81 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[18] | 11 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[19] | 13 |
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[20] | 10 |
References
edit- ^ "Mute Records • VCMG • Album Details 'Ssss' Release Date Announced". January 10, 2012.
- ^ "VCMG | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "SSSS - VCMG | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Album Review: VCMG - Ssss". March 14, 2012.
- ^ a b "VCMG: Ssss – review". the Guardian. March 8, 2012.
- ^ "VCMG - 'SSSS' | NME". NME. March 12, 2012.
- ^ "VCMG: Ssss". Pitchfork.
- ^ "VCMG, 'Ssss' (Mute)". Spin. March 30, 2012.
- ^ Wade, Ian. "BBC - Music - Review of VCMG - SSSS". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "VCMG - Ssss". March 5, 2012.
- ^ "The Quietus | Reviews | VCMG". The Quietus.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – VCMG – Ssss" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – VCMG – Ssss" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – VCMG – Ssss". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – VCMG – Ssss" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – VCMG – Ssss". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "VCMG Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "VCMG Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2019.