The World Unseen (album)

The World Unseen is the fourth studio album by American post-rock band Mamiffer. The album was announced in December 2015[1] streamed in late March 2016,[2] and released through SIGE Records on April 1, 2016.[3] The album was recorded mixed and produced by Randall Dunn at Avast! Studios in Seattle with final mastering by Jason Ward.[citation needed]

The World Unseen
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 1, 2016 (2016-04-01)
Recorded2013–2014 at Studio Litho and Avast! Studio in Seattle, Washington
GenrePost-rock, ambient, experimental rock, drone
Length47:43
LabelSIGE
ProducerRandall Dunn
Mamiffer chronology
Crater
(2015)
The World Unseen
(2016)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Crack Magazine8/10[4]
Echoes and Dustfavorable[5]
The Monolithfavorable[6]

The album gained generally positive reviews upon release. Thomas Howells of Crack Magazine called The World Unseen a "wholly affective—and deeply satisfying—sonic experience."[4] Dylan Schink said the album was "incredibly rich... expertly put together to create a deeply rewarding and unforgettable experience."[5]

Track listing

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All compositions written by Faith Coloccia. Lyrics by Coloccia and Aaron Turner.[3]

  1. "By the Light of My Body" – 2:37
  2. "Flower of the Field II" – 3:46
  3. "13 Burning Stars" – 4:54
  4. "Mara" – 5:37
  5. "Domestication of the Ewe I (Est Ovum)" – 10:02
  6. "Domestication of the Ewe II (Höhle)" – 5:41
  7. "Domestication of the Ewe III (Divine Virus)" – 11:14
  8. "Parthenogenesis" – 4:02

Japanese edition bonus disc

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  1. "Aušrinė" – 2:42
  2. "We Are United In Spirit, We Will Be Happy Forever" – 4:45
  3. "Mercy II" – 7:05

Personnel

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Mamiffer

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Additional musicians

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  • Eyvind Kang – viola, string arrangement
  • Geneviève Beaulieu – additional vocals on track 6
  • Joe Preston – bass on track 6

Production

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  • Randall Dunn – producer, mixing, engineering
  • Jason Ward – mastering
  • Faith Coloccia – artwork, design

References

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  1. ^ Adams, Gregory (December 2, 2015). "Mamiffer Expose 'The World Unseen' on New LP". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  2. ^ Bowe, Miles (March 28, 2016). "Mamiffer reach for the stars on astral new album The World Unseen". Fact Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "The world Unseen by Mamiffer". Bandcamp. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Howells, Thomas. "Mamiffer The World Unseen". Crack Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Schink, Dylan (March 15, 2016). "Mamiffer - The World Unseen". Echoes and Dust. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  6. ^ "Review: Mamiffer – The World Unseen". The Monolith. March 31, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016.