The Avalanche (Owen album) explained

The Avalanche
Type:studio
Artist:Owen
Cover:File:The Avalanche (Owen album).jpg
Length:44:54
Producer:S. Carey
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The Avalanche is the tenth studio album by American musician Mike Kinsella, under the solo project Owen. It was released on June 19, 2020 under Polyvinyl Record Co.[1]

Release

On May 7, 2020, Kinsella announced the release of the album, alongside the first track "A New Muse".[2] The second single "On With The Show" was released on May 28, 2020.[3]

Critical reception

The Avalanche was met with "universal acclaim" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 83, based on 7 reviews. Aggregator Album of the Year gave the album 79 out of 100 based on a critical consensus of 7 reviews.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike Kinsella Announces New Album 'The Avalanche' as Owen. Exclaim!. Slingerland. Calum. May 7, 2020. July 13, 2020.
  2. Web site: Owen Deliver Gliding Emo-Folk Beauty On 'A New Muse'. Beats Per Minute. May 7, 2020. July 13, 2020.
  3. Web site: Owen releases new track "On With The Show". The Line of Best Fit. Kenneally. Cerys. May 28, 2020. July 13, 2020.
  4. Web site: Album of the Year Review. Album of the Year. July 13, 2020.