The Forcefield Kids is the debut solo studio album by American hip hop musician Passage.[10] It was released on Anticon in 2004. "Creature in the Classroom" was released as a single from the album.[11] The album peaked at number 80 on the CMJ Top 200 chart,[12] as well as number 7 on the CMJ Hip Hop chart.[13]
| The Forcefield Kids | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 25, 2004[1] | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 48:49 | |||
| Label | Anticon | |||
| Producer | Passage | |||
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| Singles from The Forcefield Kids | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| CMJ New Music Monthly | favorable[3] |
| Dusted Magazine | favorable[4] |
| Exclaim! | favorable[5] |
| Pitchfork | 6.6/10[6] |
| SF Weekly | favorable[7] |
| Splendid Magazine | favorable[8] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |    [9] |
Critical reception
editLiam Singer of Pitchfork gave the album a 6.6 out of 10, saying: "The stark contrasts of images and styles combined with the musical assault give the impression of Passage as an ADD-addled teen in a room full of keyboards and samplers, letting loose the ravings of his sugar-soaked subconscious."[6] Christopher R. Weingarten of CMJ New Music Monthly said, "Passage emotes about education, race and loneliness in those Anticon-oclastic beat poetics that ride the fence between astute imagery and non-sequitur."[3] Melissa Wheeler of Exclaim! said, "there's a lot going on, which can make the album seem disorganised and uninspired, but after a few listens it becomes clear that Passage does alright in his organised mess."[5]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Passage, except "Suffragette" and "Pail of Air" by Passage and Telephone Jim Jesus
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Forcefield Intro" | 2:07 |
| 2. | "In the Bioburbs" | 2:32 |
| 3. | "Creature in the Classroom" | 2:57 |
| 4. | "The Pins in the Bowels of the Charmed Design" | 1:00 |
| 5. | "Old Aunt Mary" | 2:43 |
| 6. | "Free Luv from Left Field" | 2:30 |
| 7. | "Whine Money" | 0:56 |
| 8. | "The Unstrung Harp" | 1:55 |
| 9. | "The Kareoki Kiss Ass" | 1:12 |
| 10. | "Put Together, Play, Red Ferrari Calendar" | 4:42 |
| 11. | "Jail 4 Lil Geniuses" | 1:36 |
| 12. | "Duck'n'Cover" | 2:31 |
| 13. | "19911" | 1:07 |
| 14. | "The Unspectacular White Boy Slave Song" | 2:12 |
| 15. | "Spring '97" | 2:41 |
| 16. | "Suffragette" | 4:40 |
| 17. | "Reagan's Chest" | 1:34 |
| 18. | "All the News That's Fit to Print" | 2:58 |
| 19. | "Scarefilm" | 2:10 |
| 20. | "Poem to the Hospital" | 2:12 |
| 21. | "Pail of Air" | 2:38 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.
- Passage – vocals, production, cover design, collage
- Sole – field noise assistance (1)
- Telephone Jim Jesus – vibraphone (5), guitar (16, 21)
- Odd Nosdam – additional keyboards (8), additional computer chops, song edits, advice, cover design, layout
- Kristen Ericksen – additional computer chops, song edits, advice
- Jeremy Goody – mixing, mastering
- Bomarr – cover design
References
edit- ^ "The Forcefield Kids by Passage". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Creature in the Classroom - Single by Passage". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ a b Weingarten, Christopher R. (2004). "Passage: The Forcefield Kids (Anticon)". CMJ New Music Monthly (123): 34.
- ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (May 11, 2004). "Passage - The Forcefield Kids". Dusted Magazine. Archived from the original on March 22, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ a b Wheeler, Melissa (April 2004). "Passage - The Forcefield Kids". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ a b Singer, Liam (August 8, 2004). "Passage: The Forcefield Kids". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Devitt, Rachel (June 16, 2004). "Passage: The Forcefield Kids". SF Weekly. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Zachrich, Sarah (May 3, 2004). "Passage: The Forcefield Kids". Splendid Magazine. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Chadwicked (December 14, 2006). "Passage - The Forcefield Kids". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ "Forcefield Kids - Passage". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ Mackey, Rob; Schreiber, Ryan; Pytlik, Mark; Crock, Jason (April 30, 2004). "Pitchfork: We Are The World". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 23, 2004. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "CMJ Top 200". CMJ New Music Report: 11. June 14, 2004.
- ^ "Hip Hop". CMJ New Music Report: 24. June 28, 2004.
External links
edit- The Forcefield Kids at Discogs (list of releases)