Generationwhy
Generationwhy | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 29, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
Genre | Electronic | |||
Length | 59:00 | |||
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Singles from Generationwhy | ||||
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Generationwhy is the debut studio album by American electronic music producer
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
The Guardian | [3] |
Pitchfork | 4.8/10[4] |
Upon release, Generationwhy received mixed reviews. The Guardian found Generationwhy an "at times, beguiling blend of mid-tempo electronic pop." Noting that ZHU successfully assimilated a lot of current Balearic dance music "influences into something distinctly his own", the review also argued that not all the songs transcended "the tropes of the genre that inspired them."[3] Drowned in Sound was somewhat less impressed: "The album is essentially a series of enjoyable yet unremarkable house-pop songs." That being said the reviewer found some redeeming qualities, "Unlike many of these artists, Zhu includes what might be a surprising amount of 'live' instrumentation which generally add to the noir feeling."[5]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 109 on the Billboard 200, selling 3,000 copies in its first week. It also debuted at number one on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the United States.[6]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro (Neon City)" |
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| 3:51 |
Total length: | 59:00 |
Notes
- "Intro (Neon City)" features uncredited spoken word from poetic writer Maya Angelou.
- "Cold Blooded" features uncredited vocals from Jaymes Young.
- "In the Morning" features sampled lyrics from "Touch Me" by Rui da Silva.
- "Secret Weapon" features uncredited vocals from Nylo.
- "Palm of My Hand" features uncredited spoken word from Valentine Baran.
- "Reaching" features uncredited vocals from Nikola Bedingfield.
- "Hometown Girl" features uncredited vocals from Jaymes Young.
- "Good Life" features uncredited spoken word from Adam Schmalholz and uncredited vocals from Broods.
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 35 |
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[8] | 1 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] | 39 |
US Billboard 200[10] | 109 |
US | 5 |
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
References
- ^ "Generationwhy by ZHU". iTunes Store (US).
- ^ "Generationwhy – Zhu". AllMusic.
- ^ ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "Zhu: Generationwhy Album Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Album Review: Zhu - Generationwhy". Archived from the original on July 31, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "ZHU Zips to No. 1 on Top Dance/Electronic Albums". Billboard.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Zhu – Generationwhy". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 8, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Zhu – Generationwhy". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "ZHU Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ "ZHU Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "ZHU Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2016.