Season High is the fifth studio album by Swedish electronic music band Little Dragon, released on 14 April 2017 by Because Music.[13] The song "High" was released as the first single.
| Season High | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 14 April 2017 | |||
| Recorded | Gothenburg, Sweden | |||
| Genre | Experimental pop[1] | |||
| Length | 43:09 | |||
| Label | Because | |||
| Producer | Little Dragon | |||
| Little Dragon chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Season High | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 6.5/10[2] |
| Metacritic | 67/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| The A.V. Club | B−[5] |
| The Guardian | [1] |
| The Independent | [6] |
| Mixmag | 9/10[7] |
| Mojo | [8] |
| NME | [9] |
| Pitchfork | 5.6/10[10] |
| Q | [11] |
| The Times | [12] |
Singles
edit"High" was released on 14 February 2017 as the album's lead single.[14] The accompanying music video debuted on YouTube a day prior the single release.[15]
A music video for the song "Sweet" was released on 8 March 2017.[16]
A version of "High", remixed by Michael Uzowuru and Jeff Kleinman and featuring Denzel Curry and Twelve'len, was released on 4 April 2017.[17]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Little Dragon
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Celebrate" (featuring Agge) | 3:56 |
| 2. | "High" | 4:16 |
| 3. | "The Pop Life" | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Sweet" | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Butterflies" | 6:06 |
| 6. | "Should I" | 2:58 |
| 7. | "Don't Cry" | 4:14 |
| 8. | "Strobe Light" | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Push" | 3:06 |
| 10. | "Gravity" | 7:38 |
Personnel
editLittle Dragon
- Yukimi Nagano – vocals, production, cover image
- Fredrik Wallin – bass, keyboards, production, cover image
- Håkan Wirenstrand – keyboards, production, cover image
- Erik Bodin – drums, keyboards, production, cover image
Additional personnel
- James Ford – additional production, mixing
- Joe LaPorta – mastering
- Ibrahim Kamara – artwork
- Matt de Jong – design, layout
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[18] | 3 |
| US Billboard 200[19] | 173 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[20] | 20 |
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[21] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ a b Gibsone, Harriet (13 April 2017). "Little Dragon: Season High review – competent experimental pop". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ "Season High by Little Dragon reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Reviews and Tracks for Season High by Little Dragon". Metacritic. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Season High – Little Dragon". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ Waite, Kelsey J. (14 April 2017). "Little Dragon goes adrift on the otherwise spirited Season High". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ Gill, Andy (12 April 2017). "Album reviews: Tinie Tempah – Youth, Little Dragon – Season High, Sam Outlaw – Tenderheart, and more". The Independent. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ "Little Dragon 'Season High'". Mixmag. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ Worthy, Stephen (June 2017). "Little Dragon: Season High". Mojo (283): 90.
- ^ Levine, Nick (12 April 2017). "Little Dragon – 'Season High' Review". NME. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ Rytlewski, Evan (14 April 2017). "Little Dragon: Season High". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ Moody, Paul (June 2017). "Little Dragon: Season High". Q (372): 110.
- ^ Hodgkinson, Will (14 April 2017). "Pop: Little Dragon: Season High". The Times. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ "Season High". iTunes.
- ^ "High - Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Little Dragon - High". YouTube.
- ^ "Little Dragon - Sweet (Music Video)". YouTube.
- ^ "High (feat. Denzel Curry & Twelve'len) [Michael Uzowuru & Jeff Kleinman Remix] - Single". iTunes. 4 April 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Little Dragon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Little Dragon Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ "Little Dragon Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2017.