The World Unseen (album) explained

The World Unseen
Type:	studio
Artist:	Mamiffer
Cover:	Mamiffer - The World Unseen (2016).jpg
Recorded:	2013–2014 at Studio Litho and Avast! Studio in Seattle, Washington
Genre:	Post-rock, ambient, experimental rock, drone
Label:	SIGE
Producer:	Randall Dunn
Prev Title:	Crater
Prev Year:	2015

The World Unseen is the fourth studio album by American post-rock band Mamiffer. The album was announced in December 2015^[1] streamed in late March 2016,^[2] and released through SIGE Records on April 1, 2016.^[3] The album was recorded mixed and produced by Randall Dunn at Avast! Studios in Seattle with final mastering by Jason Ward.

Reception

The album gained generally positive reviews upon release. Thomas Howells of Crack Magazine called The World Unseen a "wholly affective—and deeply satisfying—sonic experience." Dylan Schink said the album was "incredibly rich... expertly put together to create a deeply rewarding and unforgettable experience."

Track listing

All compositions written by Faith Coloccia. Lyrics by Coloccia and Aaron Turner.

1. "By the Light of My Body" – 2:37
2. "Flower of the Field II" – 3:46
3. "13 Burning Stars" – 4:54
4. "Mara" – 5:37
5. "Domestication of the Ewe I (Est Ovum)" – 10:02
6. "Domestication of the Ewe II (Höhle)" – 5:41
7. "Domestication of the Ewe III (Divine Virus)" – 11:14
8. "Parthenogenesis" – 4:02

Japanese edition bonus disc

1. "Aušrinė" – 2:42
2. "We Are United In Spirit, We Will Be Happy Forever" – 4:45
3. "Mercy II" – 7:05

Personnel

Mamiffer

• Faith Coloccia – piano, vocals, choral arrangement, organ, Wurlitzer organ, bass synthesizer, noise, tapes, effects, sound collage
• Aaron Turner – guitar, effects, loops, feedback, noise, sound collage

Additional musicians

• Eyvind Kang – viola, string arrangement
• Geneviève Beaulieu – additional vocals on track 6
• Joe Preston – bass on track 6

Production

• Randall Dunn – producer, mixing, engineering
• Jason Ward – mastering
• Faith Coloccia – artwork, design

Notes and References

1. Web site: Adams . Gregory . Mamiffer Expose 'The World Unseen' on New LP . . December 2, 2015 . May 3, 2016.
2. Web site: Bowe . Miles . Mamiffer reach for the stars on astral new album The World Unseen . . March 28, 2016 . May 3, 2016.
3. Web site: The world Unseen by Mamiffer . . May 3, 2016.