Commune (album) explained

Commune
Type:studio
Artist:Goat
Cover:CommuneGoat.jpg
Released:22 September 2014
Label:Sub Pop
Producer:Goat
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Commune is the second studio album by Swedish experimental fusion group Goat. It was released worldwide on 22 September 2014 by Rocket Recordings, in North America on 23 September by Sub Pop, and in Scandinavia on 24 September by Stranded Records.[1] The group also embarked on a small promotional tour across Europe in support of the album, which began on September 19 in Copenhagen, Denmark and ended on October 3 at the Roundhouse in London, England.[1]

Reception

Commune received generally favorable reviews, with a score of 76/100 on Metacritic. The album was listed on several publications' best albums of 2014 lists.

Accolades

Publication/AuthorCountryAccoladeYear Rank
GigwiseUnited Kingdom50 Best Albums of 2014[2] 201410
NMETop 50 Albums of 2014[3] 36
The SkinnyAlbums of 2014[4] 23
Time Out London30 Best Albums of 2014[5] 4
UncutTop 75 Albums of 2014[6] 53

Charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 139
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] 30
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 5
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] 41

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GOAT to Release 'Commune' Sept. 23. The Obelisk. 7 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Gigwise's 50 Best Albums of 2014: 10–2. 3 December 2014. Gigwise. Giant Digital. 24 December 2014.
  3. Web site: NME's Top 50 Albums Of 2014. NME. Inspire. 24 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Albums of 2014. The Skinny. Radge Media. 24 December 2014.
  5. Web site: The 30 best albums of 2014. 4 December 2014. Time Out London. 24 December 2014.
  6. Web site: Uncut's Top 75 Albums of 2014. Album of the Year. 24 December 2014.
  7. Web site: Goat Album & Song Chart History. Billboard. 7 January 2015.
  8. Web site: Goat Album & Song Chart History. Billboard. 7 January 2015.
  9. Web site: Goat Album & Song Chart History. Billboard. 7 January 2015.
  10. Web site: Goat Album & Song Chart History. Billboard. 7 January 2015.