Masseduction
St. Vincent · 2017
41 min · 13 tracks · indie pop · art rock · avant-garde music
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and pop, brimming with sharp wit and electronic textures.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks sharp wit in lyrical content late-night reflective listening
- Context
- Released as St. Vincent's fifth studio album, 'Masseduction' marked a significant evolution in her sound following the critically acclaimed 'Actor'. At this point, she had established herself as a leading voice in avant-garde music while also exploring themes of love, loss, and personal identity.
- If you like
- indie pop, art rock, avant-garde music
Masseduction is an album by St. Vincent, released in 2017. A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and pop, brimming with sharp wit and electronic textures. 'Masseduction' received widespread acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end lists and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package. Its single 'New York' reached the top of various charts, cementing St. Vincent's role as an influential figure in contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Masseduction sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and pop, brimming with sharp wit and electronic textures. Rooted in indie pop and art rock.
What makes Masseduction by St. Vincent notable?
'Masseduction' received widespread acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end lists and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package. Its single 'New York' reached the top of various charts, cementing St. Vincent's role as an influential figure in contemporary music. Released as St. Vincent's fifth studio album, 'Masseduction' marked a significant evolution in her sound following the critically acclaimed 'Actor'. At this point, she had established herself as a leading voice in avant-garde music while also exploring themes of love, loss, and personal identity.
Who is Masseduction for?
Masseduction works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, sharp wit in lyrical content and late-night reflective listening.
How many songs are on Masseduction?
Masseduction has 13 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hang on Me 2:48
- 2 Pills Standout 4:40
- 3 Masseduction Standout 3:17
- 4 Sugarboy 4:01
- 5 Los Ageless 4:41
- 6 Happy Birthday, Johnny 2:58
- 7 Savior 3:26
- 8 New York Standout 2:33
- 9 Fear the Future 2:31
- 10 Young Lover 3:33
- 11 Dancing With a Ghost 0:46
- 12 Slow Disco 2:44
- 13 Smoking Section 3:37
Release Date
January 1, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
41 min 36 sec
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