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World of Joy

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World of Joy
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 24, 2014
RecordedJuly 2013 at The Terrarium
Minneapolis, Minnesota
GenreIndie rock,[1] garage rock,[2] punk rock,[2][3] surf rock[3]
Length27:30
LabelRough Trade Records
ProducerChris Heidman
Howler chronology
America Give Up
(2012)
World of Joy
(2014)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
NME8/10[5]
Paste Magazine7.5/10[6]
Pitchfork5.9/10[7]

World of Joy is the second and final studio album released by the American indie rock[1] band Howler on March 24, 2014, through Rough Trade.[8]

Background

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World of Joy was recorded at the Terrarium in Minneapolis with America Give Up producer Chris Heidman. Some noted influences are The Byrds and Hüsker Dü. The band showcased a number of songs off the album during 89.3 The Current's 9th birthday party a First Avenue on January, 25th, 2014. It is the band's first and only album with drummer Rory MacMurdo.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Jordan Gatesmith, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Al's Corral"2:15
2."Drip" (Gatesmith, Ian Nygaard)2:04
3."Don't Wanna"2:19
4."Yacht Boys"2:34
5."In the Red"2:59
6."World of Joy" (Nygaard)3:27
7."Louise"2:36
8."Here's The Itch That Creeps Through My Skull" (Gatesmith, Nygaard, Rory Macmurdo)3:17
9."Indictment"3:25
10."Aphorismic Wasteland Blues"2:34

Personnel

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  • Jordan Gatesmith - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums
  • Ian Nygaard - Guitar, Sitar, Vocals
  • Max Petrek - Bass, Keyboard
  • Rory MacMurdo - Drums

References

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  1. ^ a b Vanessa Bennett (July 8, 2014). "WATCH: Howler "World of Joy" Review & Video". Performer Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Shaz Hussain (March 24, 2014). "Clash Magazine review". Clash Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Arne Sjostedt (June 12, 2014). "Howler - World of Joy (Sydney Morning Herald review)". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  4. ^ All Music Guide review
  5. ^ NME review
  6. ^ "Howler: World of Joy". 24 March 2014.
  7. ^ Pitchfork review
  8. ^ "DIS review" Archived 2014-03-27 at the Wayback Machine Sam Moore, 'Howler - World of Joy', Drowned in Sound, March 20, 2014.


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