Bicep (album) explained

Bicep
Type:studio
Artist:Bicep
Cover:Bicep self-titled cover.png
Genre:Electronic
Length:57:57
Label:Ninja Tune
Producer:Bicep
Next Title:Isles
Next Year:2021

Bicep is the self-titled debut album by electronic music duo Bicep, released on Ninja Tune on 1 September 2017.[1]

Upon its release, Bicep went in at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart. The album received positive reviews on its release, with support from publications such as Pitchfork, The Guardian, Resident Advisor and Mixmag.

Reception

Pitchfork referred to the album as "a varied document drawing on the rich history and variety of UK dance music, updated with sleek, modern sounds, vibrant psychedelic textures, and impeccable production".

Mixmag referred to it as "laser focused in the pursuit of pleasure" and that Bicep "makes absolute sense as a complete album".

The Guardian noted that the debut album "fitfully lives up to expectations", naming "Aura" as "one of the dance tracks of the year".

Resident Advisor praised the "rich and varied LP", noting "They out do themselves on Bicep... Contemporary, relevant and, most of all, exciting".

Mixmag later placed the album in first place on their list of Top Albums of the Year, referring to the album as "simultaneously classic and undeniably contemporary".[2]

The lead single, "Glue", was voted by the public as DJ Mags (Best of British) Track of the Year.[3] It also reached number 1 topping Amazon's Best Electronic of 2017.[4] second in Mixmags 100 Best Tracks of 2017,[5] and the Joe Wilson directed video came in at number three in Fact magazine's ten best music videos of 2017.[6]

Track listing

All tracks written by Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar, except where noted.

Notes

Personnel

Bicep

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bicep to release first album on Ninja Tune. Resident Advisor. 2018-01-24.
  2. News: The Top 50 Albums of 2017. Staff. Mixmag. Mixmag. 2018-01-24.
  3. News: Here’s all the winners from the Best of British Awards 2017. McCallum. Rob. 2017-12-18. DJMag.com. 2018-01-24. en.
  4. Web site: Best Electronic of 2017: Arca, Ikonika featuring Sweyn J and Jessy Lanza, Lanark Artefax, Max Cooper, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Daphni, Laurel Halo, Clark, Lapalux featuring Louisahhh, Sam Gellaitry, Talaboman, Forest Swords, Joe Goddard featuring SLO, Flume feat. Kucka, James Holden & The Animal Spirits, Björk, Four Tet, Maya Jane Coles, Extrawelt, Djrum, Blondes, Blanck Mass, The Cyclist, London Modular Alliance, Actress, Nathan Fake, Todd Terje, Call Super, Yaeji, Lone, Avalon Emerson, Bicep, Botany, Throwing Snow, Special Request, Zomby, Jlin, Helena Hauff, Fever Ray, Com Truise, The Kingdom, Bonobo featuring Innov Gnawa, Sasha feat. Poliça, Photay, GAS, George Fitzgerald, Goldie & Ulterior Motive, LCD Soundsystem, Oneohtrix Point Never, or:la, Shanti Celeste, DJ Seinfeld, Goldie, Lorenzo Senni, Juana Molina, Dauwd, ANOHNI, Christopher Port, Floating Points, Burial: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads. Amazon. 2018-01-24.
  5. News: The 100 Best Tracks of 2017. Mixmag. 2018-01-24.
  6. News: The 10 best music videos of 2017. Bowe. Miles. 2017-12-05. FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music.. 2018-01-24. Horner. Al. en-US.