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The Neon Skyline
The Neon Skyline is the sixth studio album by Canadian musician Andy Shauf. It was released on January 24, 2020, under Anti-.[9]
| The Neon Skyline | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 24, 2020 | |||
| Length | 34:51 | |||
| Label | Anti- | |||
| Producer | Andy Shauf | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 81/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| Clash | 8/10[3] |
| Exclaim! | 9/10[4] |
| Loud and Quiet | 8/10[5] |
| Now | [6] |
| Paste | 8.1/10[7] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[8] |
A tour in support of the album was scheduled for February 2020, but was postponed to August 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10][11]
President Barack Obama featured the title track, Neon Skyline, on his 2020 summer playlist.[12] Commenting on this honor, Shauf stated, "It’s cool to think that Obama, or the Obamas together, have listened to my music. It’s a really nice feeling to think my music has gone that far."[12]
Critical reception edit
The Neon Skyline was met with universal acclaim reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 81, based on 12 reviews.[1]
Accolades edit
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard | Billboard's 50 Best Albums of 2020 – Mid-Year | — | |
| Consequence of Sound | Top 50 Albums of 2020 | 48 | |
| Exclaim! | Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2020 | 13 | |
| Louder than War | Top 50 Albums of 2020 | 29 | |
| Stereogum | Stereogum's 50 Best Albums of 2020 – Mid-Year | 27 | |
| The 50 Best Albums of 2020 | 34 | ||
| Under the Radar | Top 100 Albums of 2020 | 27 |
Track listing edit
All tracks are written and arranged by Andy Shauf.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Neon Skyline" | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Where Are You Judy" | 3:21 |
| 3. | "Clove Cigarette" | 2:55 |
| 4. | "Thirteen Hours" | 2:58 |
| 5. | "Things I Do" | 2:27 |
| 6. | "Living Room" | 3:05 |
| 7. | "Dust Kids" | 2:40 |
| 8. | "The Moon" | 3:36 |
| 9. | "Try Again" | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Fire Truck" | 3:21 |
| 11. | "Changer" | 3:02 |
| Total length: | 34:51 | |
Personnel edit
- Andy Shauf – production
- Philip Shaw Bova – mastering
- Rob Schnapf – mixing
- Matt Schuessler – mixing assistance
- Meghan Fenske – artwork
- Colin Medley – photography
Charts edit
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[20] | 91 |
| UK Americana Albums (OCC)[21] | 3 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[22] | 23 |
References edit
- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Deming, Mark. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Spring, Christopher (February 4, 2020). "Clash Magazine Review". Clash. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Bobkin, Matt (January 24, 2020). "Exclaim! Review". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Haworth, Jamie (January 20, 2020). "Loud and Quiet Review". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Gillis, Carla (January 24, 2020). "Andy Shauf sets an entire album at Parkdale's Skyline diner". Now. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Clare (January 28, 2020). "Andy Shauf Is Everyone's Favorite Drinking Buddy on The Neon Skyline". Paste. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Sodomsky, Sam (January 30, 2020). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (October 23, 2019). "Andy Shauf Announces New Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Gregory, Allie (October 23, 2019). "Andy Shauf Announces New Album 'The Neon Skyline,' Hits Canada on World Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Tour - Andy Shauf". AndyShauf.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Saskatchewan native Andy Shauf on Barack Obama's summer playlist". Global News. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ Billboard Staff (June 9, 2020). "The 50 Best Albums of 2020 (So Far)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2020". Consequence of Sound. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2020". Exclaim!. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Gabey, Ged (December 3, 2020). "Louder Than War's Albums of the Year". Louder than War. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Best Albums of 2020 So Far". Stereogum. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums Of 2020". Stereogum. December 1, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "Under the Radar's Top 100 Albums of 2020". Under the Radar. January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "Andy Shauf Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Andy Shauf Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.