Invisible People (album)
| Invisible People | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 1, 2020 | |||
| Length | 39:29 | |||
| Label | ATO | |||
| Producer | Leon Michels | |||
| Chicano Batman chronology | ||||
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Invisible People is the fourth studio album by American band Chicano Batman. It was released on May 1, 2020, under ATO Records.[1]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 68/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10[4] |
| Under the Radar | 7/10[5] |
Invisible People received generally favorable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 68, based on five reviews.[2]
Critics noted that the album has a different sound than the band's earlier work. Allie Gregory from Exclaim! wrote that the band mixed their usual funk and soul style with a modern sound. She stated that the album relies less on nostalgia than their previous records.[6]
Shawn Donohue from Glide Magazine discussed the production by Leon Michels and Shawn Everett. He said the album has a cleaner, "modern pop" sound. Donohue praised upbeat songs like "Color My Life" and "Blank Slate" but felt that other tracks, such as "Moment of Joy," lost the gritty feel of the band's past music due to the polished production.[7] However, Exclaim! highlighted the single "Pink Elephant" as a strong example of the band keeping their R&B style.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Color My Life" | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Blank Slate" | 3:00 |
| 3. | "I Know It" | 2:31 |
| 4. | "Invisible People" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Manuel's Story" | 2:56 |
| 6. | "Moment of Joy" | 3:37 |
| 7. | "Pink Elephant" | 3:12 |
| 8. | "Polymetronomic Harmony" | 3:17 |
| 9. | "The Way" | 3:48 |
| 10. | "The Prophet" | 3:01 |
| 11. | "Bella" | 2:58 |
| 12. | "Wounds" | 3:54 |
Personnel
- Shawn Everett – engineer
- Leon Michels – producer
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[8] | 54 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] | 12 |
References
- ^ Ismael Ruiz, Michael (February 25, 2020). "Chicano Batman Announce New Album Invisible People". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ Ismael Ruiz, Michael (May 7, 2020). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ Spencely, Haydon (June 16, 2020). "Under the Radar Review". Under the Radar. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Gregory, Allie (April 29, 2020). "Chicano Batman Give Their Psychedelic Soul Sound a Modern Update on 'Invisible People'". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Donohue, Shawn (April 29, 2020). "Chicano Batman Strike Up Modern Pop Progression On 'Invisible People' (ALBUM REVIEW)". Glide Magazine. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ "Chicano Batman Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "Chicano Batman Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2020.