Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993–1996)
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| Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993–1996) | ||||
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| Released | 1996 | |||
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| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 73:19 | |||
| Label | Thrill Jockey | |||
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| A Minor Forest chronology | ||||
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Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993–1996), often referred as Flemish Altruism, is A Minor Forest's debut studio album.[1][2] Some tracks were recorded in 1995 by Steve Albini and some in 1996 by Bob Weston. It was released on the Thrill Jockey label.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
AllMusic noted: "For those interested in song-based pop, this is not the right album, but anyone who can settle into a creepy crawl of heavy bass and off-kilter guitars will find this is an excellent work."[4]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "...But the Pants Stay On" | 6:42 |
| 2. | "Bill's Mom Likes to Fuck" | 10:23 |
| 3. | "Ed Is 50" | 4:20 |
| 4. | "So Jesus Was at the Last Supper..." | 14:00 |
| 5. | "Jacking Off George Lucas" | 7:07 |
| 6. | "Speed for Gavin" | 3:59 |
| 7. | "Perform the Critical Straw Transfer" | 7:48 |
| 8. | "Dainty Jack and His Amazing Technicolor Cloth Jacket" | 4:08 |
| 9. | "Beef Rigger" | 6:16 |
| 10. | "The Loneliest Enuretic" | 8:42 |
- Tracks 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 were produced by Bob Weston. Track 2, 4, 6, 8, & 10 were produced by Steve Albini.
Personnel[edit]
- A Minor Forest
- Erik Hoversten - guitar, singing, yelling
- John Trevor Benson - bass, singing, talking
- Andee Connors - drumming, yelling
- Dominique Davison - cello on tracks 3, 5, 7, & 9
- Additional personnel
- Bob Weston - producer (odd tracks)
- Steve Albini - producer (even tracks)
References[edit]
- ^ Stampone, David (12 Dec 1996). "Alternative". Entertainment. The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. 20.
- ^ Sullivan, James (Mar 1997). "Flemish Altruism: Constituent Parts 1993-1996". Wired. Vol. 5, no. 3. p. 168.
- ^ Earles, Andrew (2014). Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981-1996. Quarto Publishing Group USA. p. 10.
- ^ a b "Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993-1996) Review by Nitsuh Abebe". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
