Semicircle (album)
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| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.1/10 |
| Metacritic | 70/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The A.V. Club | B− |
| The Independent | |
| Mojo | |
| The Observer | |
| Pitchfork | 6.3/10 |
| PopMatters | 8/10 |
| Record Collector | |
| The Skinny | |
| Uncut | 6/10 |
Semicircle is the fifth studio album by English band The Go! Team. It was released on 19 January 2018 by Memphis Industries. Vocals on the album were provided by band members Ninja and Maki, with guest vocals from the Detroit Youth Choir, Julie Margat, Darenda Weaver, and Amber Arcades. Brass was provided by the Neon Saints Brass Band.
Accolades
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Trade | Top 100 Albums of 2018 | 97 |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ian Parton, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mayday" | 3:57 | |
| 2. | "Chain Link Fence" | 3:40 | |
| 3. | "Semicircle Song" | PartonStuart Bogie | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Hey!" | 2:53 | |
| 5. | "The Answer's No – Now What's the Question?" | 4:26 | |
| 6. | "Chico's Radical Decade" | PartonBram Makahekum | 2:41 |
| 7. | "All the Way Live" | PartonJohn Harris | 3:33 |
| 8. | "If There's One Thing You Should Know" | 3:25 | |
| 9. | "Tangerine / Satsuma / Clementine" | 1:23 | |
| 10. | "She's Got Guns" | PartonNkechi EgenambaRoss HarrisBert PageMike PageTom Watt | 3:30 |
| 11. | "Plans Are Like a Dream U Organise" | 3:44 | |
| 12. | "Getting Back Up" | 4:01 | |
| Total length: | 40:42 |
Personnel
The Go! Team
- Sam Dook
- Ninja
- Simone Odaranile
- Ian Parton
- Angela Won-Yin Mak
Additional musicians
- Amber Arcades – vocals on "The Answer's No – Now What's the Question?" and "Plans Are Like a Dream U Organise"
- Detroit Youth Choir – vocals on "Mayday", "Semicircle Song", "All the Way Live", "She's Got Guns" and "Getting Back Up"
- Doreen Kirchner – vocals on "The Answer's No – Now What's the Question?"
- Julie Margat – vocals on "Hey!"
- Darenda Weaver – vocals on "The Answer's No – Now What's the Question?"
Production
- Matt Colton – mastering
- Ian Parton – mixing, production
- Paul "P-Dub" Walton – mixing
Artwork and design
- Luke Insect – graphic design
- James Slater – art direction
- Annick Wolfers – cover photograph
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC) | 33 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 39 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC) | 4 |
External links
- at Discogs (list of releases)
- at MusicBrainz (list of releases)