Mind Raft
2009 EP by Deradoorian
Mind Raft | ||||
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EP by Deradoorian | ||||
Released | May 5, 2009 (2009-05-05) | |||
Genre | Experimental rock | |||
Length | 22:17 | |||
Label | Lovepump United Records | |||
Producer | David Longstreth[1] | |||
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Mind Raft is the solo debut EP released by former Dirty Projectors member Deradoorian. Its sound has been contrasted starkly with that of the Projectors' music.[1][2]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | (unrated)[3] |
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Pitchfork | 5.8/10[2] |
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Tiny Mix Tapes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Under the Radar | 7/10[7] |
Mike Powell of Pitchfork gave Mind Raft a 5.8 out of 10, saying, "the songs wander and churn when it feels like they could develop, and ultimately, it's a record that I'll never mind having on but probably rarely reach for."[2] Scott Tavener of Exclaim! described the EP as "an auspicious, if incomplete, introduction."[1]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Weed Jam" | 2:38 |
2. | "High Road" | 5:40 |
3. | "You Carry the Deed" | 3:26 |
4. | "Holding Pattern" | 4:30 |
5. | "Moon" | 6:06 |
Total length: | 22:17 |
References
- ^ a b c Tavener, Scott (June 2009). "Deradoorian Mind Raft". Exclaim!. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ a b c Powell, Mike (8 May 2009). "Mind Raft". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ Tognazzini, Anthony. "Mind Raft Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ Schroeder, Audra (20 March 2009). "Mind Raft, Violens, Reviver, Danger Is". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "CG: Deradoorian". Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ^ Lizzyville. "Mind Raft [EP]". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ Leebove, Laura (14 August 2009). "Mind Raft EP". Under the Radar. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
External links
- Mind Raft at Discogs
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