Angst Is Not a Weltanschauung
| Angst Is Not a Weltanschauung | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 14 November 2008[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 2008 – July 2008 | |||
| Studio | Amann Studios | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 54:51 | |||
| Label | Morr Music | |||
| B. Fleischmann chronology | ||||
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Angst Is Not a Weltanschauung is a solo studio album by B. Fleischmann. It was released on Morr Music on 14 November 2008.[1]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Pitchfork | 6.9/10[3] |
| PopMatters |   [4] |
Jennifer Kelly of PopMatters gave the album 6 stars out of 10, stating: "There are a handful of all-electronics cuts that showcase Fleischmann's skill with rhythm (he's trained as a drummer) and playful mood."[4] Roque Strew of Pitchfork gave the album a 6.9 out of 10, writing: "All the way up to this most recent release, recorded in the wake of a friend's death, Fleischmann's subtly uplifting tunes have never lost the through-line of melancholy that winds back to his Morr Music debut, Pop Loops for Breakfast."[3] He added, "Angst continues that upward curve of building complexity and nuance, owing no small debt to the chorus of new, colorful, delicate voices that, to take a phrase from his closing song, fill up Fleischmann's castles of memory."[3] Ned Raggett of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, commenting that "possibly one of his best qualities is simply how he uses his guest singers, especially Sweet William Van Ghost."[2]
Track listing[edit]
All lyrics are written by B. Fleischmann, except where noted; all music is composed by Fleischmann, except where noted
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hello" | Sweet William Van Ghost | 2:52 | |
| 2. | "24.12." | 3:47 | ||
| 3. | "Last Time We Met at a T&TT Concert" | 6:11 | ||
| 4. | "In Trains" | 3:53 | ||
| 5. | "Still See You Smile" | 3:41 | ||
| 6. | "Phones, Machines and King Kong" | Daniel Johnston |
| 3:53 |
| 7. | "The Market" | 5:31 | ||
| 8. | "Playtime" | 8:32 | ||
| 9. | "Even Your Glasses Miss Your Eyes" | 14:37 | ||
| Total length: | 54:51 | |||
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- B. Fleischmann – vocals (5, 9), re-arrangement (6), performance, recording, mixing, mastering
- Sweet William Van Ghost – vocals (1, 2, 4)
- Marilies Jagsch – vocals (2, 4)
- Christian Dolezal – additional guitar (3, 4)
- Daniel Johnston – vocals (6)
- Christoph Kurzmann – re-arrangement (6)
- Christoph Amann – recording, mixing, mastering
- Jan Kruse – artwork
References[edit]
- ^ a b "B. Fleischmann: Angst Is Not A Weltanschauung". Morr Music. Archived from the original on 28 February 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ a b Raggett, Ned. "Angst Is Not a Weltanschauung! - B. Fleischmann". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ a b c Strew, Roque (12 March 2009). "B. Fleischmann: Angst Is Not a Weltanschauung!". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ a b Kelly, Jennifer (10 December 2008). "B. Fleischmann: Angst Is Not a Weltanschauung". PopMatters. Archived from the original on 28 February 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
External links[edit]
- Angst Is Not a Weltanschauung at Discogs (list of releases)