Stereo Mind Game is the third studio album by English indie folk band Daughter. It was released on 7 April 2023 through 4AD and Glassnote Records, following a seven-year gap since their previous studio album Not to Disappear.
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| Released | 7 April 2023 | |||
| Genre | Indie folk | |||
| Length | 44:24 | |||
| Label | 4AD, Glassnote Records | |||
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| Singles from Stereo Mind Game | ||||
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Despite the band members relocating to different cities and the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, they continued to write together, with the eventual album being recorded in various locations including Devon, Bristol, London, San Diego and Vancouver.[1]
It is the first album by Daughter to feature vocals other than by lead singer Elena Tonra, with fellow band member Igor Haefeli singing on “Future Lover” and “Swim Back.”[2]
Reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 76/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| NME |   [4] |
| The Observer | [5] |
| DIY | [6] |
| Mojo | [7] |
| Pitchfork |    [8] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Stereo Mind Game received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 76 out of 100 from 12 critic scores.[9]
Much of the reception focused positively on the album's continuity to previous efforts, with NME stating it is exemplary of the "rich orchestration and poetic lyricism they’re known for",[10] while AllMusic described how "Daughter change things up while remaining instantly familiar".[11]
Mojo, however, took issue with the tone of the album, describing how "the darkness of Daughter's dream-pop can feel a bit suffocating".
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:55 |
| 2. | "Be On Your Way" | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Party" | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Dandelion" | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Neptune" | 5:25 |
| 6. | "Swim Back" | 4:34 |
| 7. | "Junkmail" | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Future Lover" | 4:31 |
| 9. | "(Missed Calls)" | 1:43 |
| 10. | "Isolation" | 2:37 |
| 11. | "To Rage" | 4:45 |
| 12. | "Wish I Could Cross the Sea" | 3:38 |
| Total length: | 44:24 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 12 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[13] | 32 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[14] | 169 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15] | 59 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] | 31 |
References
edit- ^ "The official website for independent record label 4AD". 4AD. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Fu, Eddie (9 January 2023). "Daughter announce new album Stereo Mind Game, share "Be on Your Way": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Stereo Mind Game by Daughter". Metacritic. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Erica (5 April 2023). "Daughter - 'Stereo Mind Game' review: an honest and hopeful look at the human experience". NME. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Morris, Damien (9 April 2023). "Daughter: Stereo Mind Game review – bigger, brighter, lusher". the Guardian. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Daughter - Stereo Mind Game". DIY. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Daughter: Stereo Mind Game". Mojo (355): 85. June 2023.
- ^ "Daughter: Stereo Mind Game". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Stereo Mind Game by Daughter, retrieved 4 July 2023
- ^ Campbell, Erica (5 April 2023). "Daughter - 'Stereo Mind Game' review: an honest and hopeful look at the human experience". NME. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Daughter - Stereo Mind Game Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 4 July 2023
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Daughter – Stereo Mind Game" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Daughter – Stereo Mind Game". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Daughter – Stereo Mind Game" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Daughter – Stereo Mind Game". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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