Anx Explained

Anx
Type:studio
Artist:Dark Time Sunshine
Cover:Anx (Dark Time Sunshine album - cover art).jpg
Released:[1]
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Fake Four Inc.
Producer:Zavala
Prev Title:Vessel
Prev Year:2009

Anx (short for "anxiety") is a studio album by American hip hop duo Dark Time Sunshine.[2] It was released by Fake Four Inc. on July 24, 2012.[3] It features guest appearances from the likes of P.O.S, Aesop Rock, and Busdriver.[4] Music videos were created for "Never Cry Wolf",[5] "Valiant",[6] and "Take My Hand".[7]

Critical reception

Charles Mudede of The Stranger gave the album a favorable review, calling it "a masterpiece". Andrew Matson of The Seattle Times said: "Highlights are 'Prairie Dog Day' and 'Cultclass,' which sound like a sunset and a rainbow of oil on concrete, respectively." Impose included the album on the "Best Music of July 2012" list.[8]

In 2015, City Pages placed "Overlordian" at number 3 on the "P.O.S's 10 Best Deep Cuts" list.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: News Archive. Fake Four Inc.. July 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130428022304/http://www.fakefourinc.com/news/201207. April 28, 2013. July 26, 2018.
  2. Web site: Dark Time Sunshine Releases First Single B-Side From Upcoming Album, ANX, Out July 24th On Fake Four. Seattle Weekly. Todd. Hamm. June 15, 2012. April 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150419215903/http://www.seattleweekly.com/home/921302-129/story.html. April 19, 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: Audio Premiere: Dark Time Sunshine – Anx (LP Stream). Okayplayer. Shamz. 2012. April 19, 2015.
  4. Web site: Dark Time Sunshine - "ANX" Album Stream. HipHopDX. Andres. Tardio. July 19, 2012. April 19, 2015.
  5. Web site: VIDEO: Dark Time Sunshine – Never Cry Wolf feat. Reva DeVito. The Couch Sessions. Gregorio. Vincent. August 8, 2012. July 26, 2018.
  6. Web site: Dark Time Sunshine - "Valiant" f/ Child Actor. The Stranger. Larry. Mizell. September 12, 2012. July 26, 2018.
  7. Web site: Nose-picking couch-rapping: Dark Time Sunshine, Aesop Rock & Swamburger in "Take My Hand" video. Alarm. Scott. Morrow. February 25, 2013. July 26, 2018.
  8. Web site: The Best New Music of July 2012. Impose. August 2, 2012. April 19, 2015.
  9. Web site: P.O.S's 10 best deep cuts. City Pages. Jerard. Fagerberg. November 3, 2015. July 26, 2018.