Every Kind of Light
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Every Kind of Light is an album from the band The Posies
, released June 28, 2005. The album was released in the U.S. by Rykodisc
. This was the first full-length album release by The Posies since 1998's Success
. The Posies had broken up after Success release. However, starting in 2000, the band began performing numerous reunion shows while principal songwriters Ken Stringfellow
and Jon Auer
pursued solo recordings and tours. This is the first Posies album to feature bassist/guitarist Matt Harris and drummer Darius Minwalla.
three weeks prior to its announced release, and the album quickly hit the iTunes Most Popular list. Two songs from the album, "Love Comes" and "I Guess You're Right", come as sample music on Windows Vista
equipped computers.
, the album has a score of 66 out of 100, indicating "Generally favorable reviews."
Peter Gaston of Spin Magazine wrote that "Even with a rather ho-hum second stanza, Every Kind of Light is an instant reminder that the '90s would have been a far worse place without the Posies, and that this decade is much better off with them around." Dusted Review's Emerson Dameron also gave the album a positive review, writing "As inconsistent as it is, Every Kind of Light... curbs the pair’s excesses enough to reward repeat plays. Joe Tangari of Pitchfork Media
called the album "...a decent record spiked with a few classic moments of patent posies pop ecstasy," even though the album fails to live up to The Posies previous works. In a more mixed review, Allmusic's Mark Deming called the album "...a bit hollow," writing "It's nice to have the Posies back in the studio again, but Every Kind of Light isn't the triumphant return fans might have hoped for."
The Posies
The Posies are an alternative rock/power pop group. The band was formed in 1987 in Bellingham, Washington by primary songwriters Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. They are best known for their radio hits "Golden Blunders" , as well as "Dream All Day", "Solar Sister" and "Flavor of the Month"...
, released June 28, 2005. The album was released in the U.S. by Rykodisc
Rykodisc
Rykodisc Records is an American record label. It is owned by Warner Music Group, operates as a unit of WMG's Independent Label Group and is distributed through Alternative Distribution Alliance.-Company history:...
. This was the first full-length album release by The Posies since 1998's Success
Success (The Posies album)
Success is the fifth album by Seattle Alternative rock band The Posies. This was their last album until their reunion album: Every Kind of Light .- Track listing :All songs by Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow.# "Somehow Everything"...
. The Posies had broken up after Success release. However, starting in 2000, the band began performing numerous reunion shows while principal songwriters Ken Stringfellow
Ken Stringfellow
Kenneth Stuart Stringfellow is an American musician, best known for his work with The Posies, R.E.M., and the re-formed Big Star.-Musical career:...
and Jon Auer
Jon Auer
Jonathan P. "Jon" Auer is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow have also been a part of the rejuvenated Big Star....
pursued solo recordings and tours. This is the first Posies album to feature bassist/guitarist Matt Harris and drummer Darius Minwalla.
Distribution
Every Kind of Light was available on iTunesITunes Store
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three weeks prior to its announced release, and the album quickly hit the iTunes Most Popular list. Two songs from the album, "Love Comes" and "I Guess You're Right", come as sample music on Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
equipped computers.
Track listing
The Posies
- Jon AuerJon AuerJonathan P. "Jon" Auer is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow have also been a part of the rejuvenated Big Star....
- Lead Vocals and guitars - Ken StringfellowKen StringfellowKenneth Stuart Stringfellow is an American musician, best known for his work with The Posies, R.E.M., and the re-formed Big Star.-Musical career:...
- Lead Vocals, guitars and bass - Matt Harris - Bass and guitar
- Darius Minwalla - Drums
Additional personnel
- Kip Beelman - Engineer
- Ed Brooks - Mastering
- Rick Fisher - Mastering
- Paul Grosso - Art Direction, Design
- Ineptunes - Audio Production, Performer
- Dan Marcus - Trombone
- Jay Thomas - Trumpet
Reception
Every Kind of Light has received mixed to positive reviews. On the review aggregate site MetacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
, the album has a score of 66 out of 100, indicating "Generally favorable reviews."
Peter Gaston of Spin Magazine wrote that "Even with a rather ho-hum second stanza, Every Kind of Light is an instant reminder that the '90s would have been a far worse place without the Posies, and that this decade is much better off with them around." Dusted Review's Emerson Dameron also gave the album a positive review, writing "As inconsistent as it is, Every Kind of Light... curbs the pair’s excesses enough to reward repeat plays. Joe Tangari of Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
called the album "...a decent record spiked with a few classic moments of patent posies pop ecstasy," even though the album fails to live up to The Posies previous works. In a more mixed review, Allmusic's Mark Deming called the album "...a bit hollow," writing "It's nice to have the Posies back in the studio again, but Every Kind of Light isn't the triumphant return fans might have hoped for."