What I Breathe is the debut studio album by Australian record producer Mall Grab.[1][2] It was released on his record label Looking for Trouble on 5 August 2022.[3] It features guest appearances from Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates, Nia Archives, Novelist, and D Double E.[4] It topped the UK Dance Albums Chart.[5]
| What I Breathe | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 5 August 2022 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 60:03 | |||
| Label | Looking for Trouble | |||
| Producer | Mall Grab | |||
| Mall Grab chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 69/100[6] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [7] |
| Beats Per Minute | 63%[8] |
| DIY | [9] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10[10] |
| Pitchfork | 5.8/10[11] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, What I Breathe received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 69 out of 100 from 5 critic scores.[6]
Paul Simpson of AllMusic called the album "a somewhat nostalgic but still forward-thinking trip through his various interests."[7] He added, "Barely containing anything that could be described as laid-back, carefree house, the tracks are generally vivid and brimming with energy."[7] Josh LaClair of Beats Per Minute commented that "the first Mall Grab album is decidedly too busy and scattered to be much of anything but a letdown for most fans."[8] Philip Sherburne of Pitchfork stated, "Seven years into a career spent flipping familiar references into crowd-pleasing shapes, it's still not clear who [Jordon] Alexander really is, beyond the sum of his influences."[11]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hand in Hand Through Wonderland" | 5:28 |
| 2. | "I Can Remember It So Vividly" | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Love Reigns" | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Understand" (featuring Brendan Yates) | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Patience" (featuring Nia Archives) | 4:18 |
| 6. | "Without the Sun" | 4:27 |
| 7. | "Spirit Wave" | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Breathing" | 4:47 |
| 9. | "Intercity Relations" | 4:46 |
| 10. | "Times Change" (featuring Novelist and D Double E) | 3:05 |
| 11. | "Distant Conversation" | 5:17 |
| 12. | "Metaphysical" | 5:01 |
| 13. | "Lost in Harajuku" | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 60:03 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[12] | 8 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[13] | 51 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[5] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ Moore, Sam (5 May 2022). "Mall Grab announces debut album 'What I Breathe', featuring Turnstile's Brendan Yates and Nia Archives". NME. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (5 May 2022). "Mall Grab – "Understand" (Feat. Turnstile's Brendan Yates)". Stereogum. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ Ross, Gemma (5 May 2022). "Mall Grab announces debut album, 'What I Breathe'". Mixmag. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (5 May 2022). "Mall Grab Gets Turnstile's Brendan Yates, Novelist for Debut Album 'What I Breathe'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Official Dance Albums Chart on 12/8/2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ a b "What I Breathe by Mall Grab". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Simpson, Paul. "What I Breathe - Mall Grab". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ a b LaClair, Josh (16 August 2022). "Album Review: Mall Grab – What I Breathe". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ Shortridge, Dylan (5 August 2022). "Mall Grab - What I Breathe". DIY. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ McDonald, Sophia (1 August 2022). "Australian producer Mall Grab delivers a confident and assured debut with What I Breathe". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ a b Sherburne, Philip (6 August 2022). "Mall Grab: What I Breathe". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 12/8/2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart on 12/8/2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
Further reading
edit- Pilley, Max (1 August 2022). "Mall Grab: a hard-hitting debut with added Turnstile and Nia Archives". NME. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
External links
edit- What I Breathe at Discogs (list of releases)