Zeros is the second full-length studio album by American post-punk band the Soft Moon. It was released on October 30, 2012 by Captured Tracks.[1] The album was composed entirely by frontman Luis Vasquez.[3] Production and mixing duties were completed by Monte Vallier at Ruminator Audio.[4] The theme of the record has been described as post-apocalyptic.[5] Comparing the record to previous releases, Vasquez told Fact Magazine, "My approach for Zeros was to be more conceptual, thematic, and visual."[4] As of 2017, the album holds a score of 72 on the aggregate review site Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews" by music critics.[6]
| Zeros | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | February 2012 – June 2012 Ruminator Audio San Francisco, CA | |||
| Genre | Post-punk | |||
| Length | 34:15 (standard) 36:16 (iTunes version) | |||
| Label | Captured Tracks | |||
| Producer | Luis Vasquez, Monte Vallier | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.0[2] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It Ends" | 1:50 |
| 2. | "Machines" | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Zeros" | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Insides" | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Remember the Future" | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Crush" | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Die Life" | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Lost Years" | 4:35 |
| 9. | "Want" | 3:38 |
| 10. | "ƨbnƎ tI" | 1:51 |
| Total length: | 34:12 | |
Personnel
edit- Josh Bonati – mastering at Bonati Mastering, Brooklyn, NY
- Luis Vasquez – keyboards, guitar, bass, composition, songwriting
- Monte Vallier – production, mixing, additional and replacement recordings
References
edit- ^ a b Heather Phares. "Zeros – The Soft Moon Release Information, Reviews, and Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ Brandon Stosuy (November 2, 2012). "The Soft Moon: Zeros". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- ^ T. Cole Rachel (May 17, 2012). "Progress Report: The Soft Moon". Stereogum. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- ^ a b Joseph Morpurgo (October 30, 2012). ""Thoughts, fears, phobias, dreams." Luis Vasquez breaks down The Soft Moon's winning formula". FACT. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ Bowlegs (November 15, 2012). "THE SOFT MOON – INTERVIEW". Bowlegs. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ "Zeros Reviews – Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved April 19, 2014.