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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Event 2
| name = Event 2
| Type = Studio
| type = Studio
| Artist = [[Deltron 3030]]
| artist = [[Deltron 3030]]
| Cover = Deltron 3030 Event 2.jpg
| cover = Deltron 3030 Event 2.jpg
| Released = September 30, 2013
| alt =
| Recorded = 2004-2013
| released = September 30, 2013
| recorded = 2004–2013
| Genre = [[Alternative hip hop]], [[Rap opera|hip hopera]]
| Length = 54:10
| venue =
| studio =
⚫
| Label = Deltron Partners, Bulk Recordings
| Producer = [[Dan the Automator]]
| genre = [[Alternative hip hop]], [[Rap opera|hip hopera]]
| length = 54:10
⚫
| Last album = ''[[Deltron 3030 (album)|Deltron 3030]]''<br />(2000)
⚫
| label = Deltron Partners, Bulk Recordings
| This album = '''''Event 2'''''<br />(2013)
| producer = [[Dan the Automator]]
| Next album =
⚫
| prev_title = [[Deltron 3030 (album)|Deltron 3030]]
| prev_year = 2000
| next_title = Live
| next_year = 2016
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| MC = 74/100<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/event-ii/deltron-3030|title=Event II by Deltron 3030|website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2016|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820085822/http://www.metacritic.com/music/event-ii/deltron-3030|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r2801004|label=Deltron 3030 ''Event 2''|first=David|last=Jeffries |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r2801004|label=Deltron 3030 ''Event 2''|first=David|last=Jeffries |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[The A.V. Club]]
| rev2 = [[The A.V. Club]]
| rev2score = (B)<ref name=AV>{{cite web|last=Rytlewski|first=Evan|title=Deltron 3030 Deltron Event II|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/deltron-3030-deltron-event-ii,103526/|publisher=[[A.V. Club]]|accessdate=1 October 2013|date=1 October 2013}}</ref>
| rev2score = (B)<ref name=AV>{{cite web|last=Rytlewski|first=Evan|title=Deltron 3030 Deltron Event II|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/deltron-3030-deltron-event-ii,103526/|publisher=[[The A.V. Club]]|access-date=1 October 2013|date=1 October 2013|archive-date=4 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004052951/http://www.avclub.com/articles/deltron-3030-deltron-event-ii%2C103526/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev3 = [[Consequence of Sound]]
| rev3 = [[Consequence of Sound]]
| rev3score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Comaratta|first=Len|title=Album Review: Deltron 3030 - Event II|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/10/album-review-deltron-3030-event-ii/|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|accessdate=Oct 2, 2013|date=Oct 2, 2013}}</ref>
| rev3score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Comaratta|first=Len|title=Album Review: Deltron 3030 - Event II|url=https://consequence.net/2013/10/album-review-deltron-3030-event-ii/|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|accessdate=Oct 2, 2013|date=Oct 2, 2013|archive-date=October 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004230737/https://consequence.net/2013/10/album-review-deltron-3030-event-ii/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev4 =''Inyourspeakers''
| rev4 =''Inyourspeakers''
| rev4Score =73/100<ref>Nelson, Andy(2013-09-13). [http://inyourspeakers.com/content/review/247-deltron-3030-deltron-3030-event-ii-10012013 "Deltron 3030: Event II"]. ''Inyourspeakers''. Retrieved 2013-010-01.</ref>
| rev4Score =73/100<ref>Nelson, Andy(2013-09-13). [http://inyourspeakers.com/content/review/247-deltron-3030-deltron-3030-event-ii-10012013 "Deltron 3030: Event II"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213607/http://inyourspeakers.com/content/review/247-deltron-3030-deltron-3030-event-ii-10012013 |date=2013-10-04 }}. ''Inyourspeakers''. Retrieved 2013-010-01.</ref>
| rev5 = [[Pitchfork Media]]
| rev5 = [[Pitchfork Media]]
| rev5score=(5.7/10)<ref name=pitchfork>{{cite web|last=Patrin|first=Nate|title=Deltron 3030: Event II|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18499-deltron-3030-event-ii/|work=Album Reviews|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]]|accessdate=2 October 2013|date=2 October 2013}}</ref>
| rev5score=(5.7/10)<ref name=pitchfork>{{cite web|last=Patrin|first=Nate|title=Deltron 3030: Event II|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18499-deltron-3030-event-ii/|work=Album Reviews|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]]|accessdate=2 October 2013|date=2 October 2013|archive-date=3 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003112259/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18499-deltron-3030-event-ii/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| noprose = yes
| noprose = yes
}}
}}


'''''Event 2''''' is the second album by [[hip hop music|hip hop]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Deltron 3030]]. The album was released on September 30, 2013. It is the group's first album since their 2000 debut, [[Deltron 3030 (album)|''Deltron 3030'']] and a narrative sequel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.www.thedailyaztec.com/media/storage/paper741/news/2008/03/13/Tempo/For-Your.Ears.Only.The.Funky.Homosapien.Returns.But.Worth.It-3266667.shtml |title=FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: The funky homosapien returns, but worth it? |first=Bradley |last=Haering |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=March 12, 2008 (updated October 12, 2008) |month= |year= |work= |publisher=[[The Daily Aztek]] |location= |page= |pages= |at= |language= |trans_title= |arxiv= |asin= |bibcode= |doi= |doibroken= |isbn= |issn= |jfm= |jstor= |lccn= |mr= |oclc= |ol= |osti= |pmc = |pmid= |rfc= |ssrn= |zbl= |id= |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210175628/http://www.thedailyaztec.com/2.7443/1.794055 |archivedate=10 December 2008 |deadurl= |accessdate= |quote= |ref= |separator= |postscript=}}</ref>
'''''Event 2''''' is the second album by [[hip hop music|hip hop]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Deltron 3030]]. The album was released on September 30, 2013. It is the group's first album since their 2000 debut, [[Deltron 3030 (album)|''Deltron 3030'']] and a narrative sequel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.www.thedailyaztec.com/media/storage/paper741/news/2008/03/13/Tempo/For-Your.Ears.Only.The.Funky.Homosapien.Returns.But.Worth.It-3266667.shtml |title=FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: The funky homosapien returns, but worth it? |first=Bradley |last=Haering |date=March 12, 2008 <!-- (updated October 12, 2008) --> |publisher=The Daily Aztek|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210175628/http://www.thedailyaztec.com/2.7443/1.794055 |archivedate=10 December 2008 |url-status= }}</ref>


==Production history==
==Production history==
Production began in 2004, but was fraught with delays.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66642/automator-enjoys-omakase-remixes-beck |title=Automator Enjoys 'Omakase,' Remixes Beck |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2012-12-23}}</ref> According to Kid Koala's website, he finished the turntable portions of the album in May 2006.<ref>[http://www.kidkoala.com/page/page12.htm]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> In October 2006 Dan the Automator predicted completion by December 2006,<ref name="10zenmonkeys">{{cite web|url=http://www.10zenmonkeys.com/2006/10/12/dan-the-automator-remixes-the-blue-angels/ |title=Dan the Automator Remixes the Blue Angels |publisher=10 Zen Monkeys |date=2006-10-12 |accessdate=2012-01-19}}</ref> and in November of the same year, Del told [[IGN]] that four songs were already written and that "the album's lyrical theme has been basically mapped out."<ref name="ign">{{cite web|author= Jim Durig and Will Fry |url=http://music.ign.com/articles/747/747645p4.html |title=Del Q&A |publisher=Music.ign.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-19}}</ref> Later, in March 2008, Del told the ''News-Observer'' that "Kid Koala and Automator already finished the production. It's done. So, it's just up to me to write [the lyrics]."<ref name="newsobserver">[http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/1007830.html Even more drama than SoapNet]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> During en episode of [[XM Radio]]'s Subsoniq show in April 2008, Del was asked about the progress of the album. He said that he had already written six songs, and that the album should be completed before long.<ref name="xm">XM 66 RAW's ''Subsoniq'' program, April 2008</ref>
Production began in 2004, but was fraught with delays.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66642/automator-enjoys-omakase-remixes-beck |title=Automator Enjoys 'Omakase,' Remixes Beck |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2012-12-23 |archive-date=2014-05-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140526195129/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66642/automator-enjoys-omakase-remixes-beck |url-status=live }}</ref> According to Kid Koala's website, he finished the turntable portions of the album in May 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kidkoala.com/page/page12.htm |accessdate=January 8, 2014 |title=www.kidkola.com|url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624194601/http://kidkoala.com/page/page12.htm |archivedate=June 24, 2008 }}</ref> In October 2006 Dan the Automator predicted completion by December 2006,<ref name="10zenmonkeys">{{cite web |url=http://www.10zenmonkeys.com/2006/10/12/dan-the-automator-remixes-the-blue-angels/ |title=Dan the Automator Remixes the Blue Angels |publisher=10 Zen Monkeys |date=2006-10-12 |accessdate=2012-01-19 |archive-date=2012-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118151124/http://www.10zenmonkeys.com/2006/10/12/dan-the-automator-remixes-the-blue-angels/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and in November of the same year, Del told [[IGN]] that four songs were already written and that "the album's lyrical theme has been basically mapped out."<ref name="ign">{{cite web |author=Jim Durig and Will Fry |url=http://music.ign.com/articles/747/747645p4.html |title=Del Q&A |publisher=Music.ign.com |accessdate=2012-01-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628222409/http://music.ign.com/articles/747/747645p4.html |archivedate=2011-06-28 }}</ref> Later, in March 2008, Del told the ''News-Observer'' that "Kid Koala and Automator already finished the production. It's done. So, it's just up to me to write [the lyrics]."<ref name="newsobserver">[https://archive.today/20120928193753/http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/1007830.html Even more drama than SoapNet]</ref> During an episode of [[XM Radio]]'s Subsoniq show in April 2008, Del was asked about the progress of the album. He said that he had already written six songs, and that the album should be completed before long.<ref name="xm">XM 66 RAW's ''Subsoniq'' program, April 2008</ref>


In an August 2010 interview with Melancholy Native blogger Triassic, Del commented that the album was "just about finished, actually."<ref name="triassicsquints">{{cite web|author=R. Manda |url=http://triassicsquints.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-interview-with-del-funky-homosapien.html |title=The Melancholy Native: My Interview With: Del The Funky Homosapien |publisher=Triassicsquints.blogspot.com |date=2010-08-11 |accessdate=2012-01-19}}</ref> Del issued several updates in interviews throughout 2011<ref name="westworld">[http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2011/02/interview_del_the_funky_homosapien.php?page=2 Del the Funky Homosapien on the things lacking in hip-hop today, Gorillaz and cassette tapes]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Del the Funky Homosapien |url=http://www.rasputinmusic.com/?p=1497 |title=Del the Funky Homosapien |publisher=Rasputin Music |date= |accessdate=2012-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=ANDY DOWNING |url=http://host.madison.com/entertainment/music/article_ef56b09b-0cbb-54ac-a7a4-005b1c0addf5.html |title=Del the Funky Homosapien evolves past negative influences |publisher=Host.madison.com |date=2011-06-15 |accessdate=2012-01-19}}</ref>
In an August 2010 interview with Melancholy Native blogger Triassic, Del commented that the album was "just about finished, actually."<ref name="triassicsquints">{{cite web |author=R. Manda |url=http://triassicsquints.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-interview-with-del-funky-homosapien.html |title=The Melancholy Native: My Interview With: Del The Funky Homosapien |publisher=Triassicsquints.blogspot.com |date=2010-08-11 |accessdate=2012-01-19 |archive-date=2012-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310145814/http://triassicsquints.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-interview-with-del-funky-homosapien.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Del issued several updates in interviews throughout 2011.<ref name="westworld">{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2011/02/interview_del_the_funky_homosapien.php?page=2|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718034118/http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2011/02/interview_del_the_funky_homosapien.php?page=2|url-status=dead|title=Del the Funky Homosapien on the things lacking in hip-hop today, Gorillaz and cassette tapes|archivedate=July 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Del the Funky Homosapien |url=http://www.rasputinmusic.com/?p=1497 |title=Del the Funky Homosapien |publisher=Rasputin Music |date= |accessdate=2012-01-19 |archive-date=2012-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312180107/http://www.rasputinmusic.com/?p=1497 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=ANDY DOWNING |url=http://host.madison.com/entertainment/music/article_ef56b09b-0cbb-54ac-a7a4-005b1c0addf5.html |title=Del the Funky Homosapien evolves past negative influences |publisher=Host.madison.com |date=2011-06-15 |accessdate=2012-01-19 |archive-date=2017-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912012634/http://host.madison.com/entertainment/music/article_ef56b09b-0cbb-54ac-a7a4-005b1c0addf5.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


On June 12, 2012, it was announced by Dan the Automator that the album was finished with "small touchups" and would likely be released in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20070/title.dan-the-automator-del-the-funky-homosapien-aiming-for-september-release-date-for-deltron-3030-sequel |title=Dan The Automator & Del The Funky Homosapien Aiming For September Release Date For "Deltron 3030" Sequel &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-06-12 |accessdate=2012-12-23}}</ref>
On June 12, 2012, it was announced by Dan the Automator that the album was finished with "small touchups" and would likely be released in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web |last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20070/title.dan-the-automator-del-the-funky-homosapien-aiming-for-september-release-date-for-deltron-3030-sequel |title=Dan The Automator & Del The Funky Homosapien Aiming For September Release Date For "Deltron 3030" Sequel &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-06-12 |accessdate=2012-12-23 |archive-date=2013-03-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308035749/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20070/title.dan-the-automator-del-the-funky-homosapien-aiming-for-september-release-date-for-deltron-3030-sequel |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Promotion==
==Promotion==
On February 2, 2012, [[Dogfish Head Brewery]] updated their blog with information about the ''Positive Contact'' box set containing a special edition beer brewed to Dan the Automator's specifications, several recipes from renowned chefs, and a 10" vinyl record with exclusive hip hop dub remixes of four tracks from new album, at that point scheduled to be released in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/positive-contact-a-collision-of-hip-hop-beer-cider-and-culinary-exploration.htm |title=http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/positive-contact-a-collision-of-hip-hop-beer-cider-and-culinary-exploration.htm |publisher=Dogfish.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-23}}</ref> The 10" vinyl was later sold separately.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dogfish.com/store/whatnot/entertainment/positive-contact-vinyl.htm |title= http://www.dogfish.com/store/whatnot/entertainment/positive-contact-vinyl.htm |publisher=Dogfish.com |date= |accessdate=2012-06-15}}</ref>
On February 2, 2012, [[Dogfish Head Brewery]] updated their blog with information about the ''Positive Contact'' box set containing a special edition beer brewed to Dan the Automator's specifications, several recipes from renowned chefs, and a 10" vinyl record with exclusive hip hop dub remixes of four tracks from new album, at that point scheduled to be released in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/positive-contact-a-collision-of-hip-hop-beer-cider-and-culinary-exploration.htm |title=Positive contact: a collision of hip-hop, beer, cider and culinary exploration.htm |publisher=Dogfish.com |accessdate=2012-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122185927/http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/positive-contact-a-collision-of-hip-hop-beer-cider-and-culinary-exploration.htm |archive-date=2013-01-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The 10" vinyl was later sold separately.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dogfish.com/store/whatnot/entertainment/positive-contact-vinyl.htm |title= Login or Register using Facebook or Twitter! |publisher= Dogfish.com |accessdate= 2012-06-15 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120921051858/http://www.dogfish.com/store/whatnot/entertainment/positive-contact-vinyl.htm |archive-date= 2012-09-21 |url-status= dead }}</ref>


The album's first single was "City Rising From the Ashes," influenced by the story of [[Osiris]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}
The album's first single was "City Rising From the Ashes," influenced by the story of [[Osiris]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}


On September 23, 2013, ''Event 2'' was put on [[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]]'s Advance Streaming service in its entirety, one week before its official release.<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/advance/232-deltron-3030-event-ii/ Pitchfork Advance Album Strea, ''Event 2'']</ref>
On September 23, 2013, ''Event 2'' was put on [[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]]'s Advance Streaming service in its entirety, one week before its official release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/advance/232-deltron-3030-event-ii/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928231805/http://pitchfork.com/advance/232-deltron-3030-event-ii/|url-status=dead|title=Pitchfork Advance Album Strea, ''Event 2''|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |archivedate=September 28, 2013}}</ref>


==Commercial performance==
==Commercial performance==
The album debuted at number 41 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, with first-week sales of 8,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25724/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-10-06-2013|last=Tardio |first=Andres | title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/6/2013|publisher=''HipHopDX'' |date=2013-10-06| accessdate=2013-10-06}}</ref>
The album debuted at number 41 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, with first-week sales of 8,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25724/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-10-06-2013|last=Tardio|first=Andres|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/6/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|date=2013-10-06|accessdate=2013-10-06|archive-date=2013-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009150842/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25724/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-10-06-2013|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| title4 = Nobody Can
| title4 = Nobody Can
| note4 = featuring [[Aaron Bruno]] of [[Awolnation]]
| note4 = featuring [[Aaron Bruno]]
| length4 = 4:35
| length4 = 4:35
| title5 = Lawnchair Quarterback Part 1
| title5 = Lawnchair Quarterback Part 1
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| length6 = 4:04
| title7 = The Agony
| title7 = The Agony
| note7 = featuring [[Mary Elizabeth Winstead]]
| note7 = featuring [[Got a Girl]]
| length7 = 3:21
| length7 = 3:21
| title8 = Back in the Day
| title8 = Back in the Day
| note8 = featuring [[The Lonely Island]]
| note8 = featuring [[The Lonely Island]]
| length8 = 1:28
| length8 = 1:28
| title9 = Talent {{sic|Supercedes}}
| title9 = Talent {{Sic|Super|cedes}}<ref>[http://www.deltron3030.com/albums/event-2/ Deltron 3030 Web site: Event 2]</ref>
| note9 = featuring [[Black Rob]]
| note9 = featuring [[Black Rob]]
| length9 = 3:38
| length9 = 3:38
| title10 = Look Across the Sky
| title10 = Look Across the Sky
| note10 = featuring Mary Elizabeth Winstead
| note10 = featuring Got a Girl
| length10 = 4:40
| length10 = 4:40
| title11 = The Future of Food
| title11 = The Future of Food
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Event 2
Studio album by
Deltron 3030
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2013
Recorded2004–2013
GenreAlternative hip hop, hip hopera
Length54:10
LabelDeltron Partners, Bulk Recordings
ProducerDan the Automator
Deltron 3030 chronology
Deltron 3030
(2000) 		Event 2
(2013) 		Live
(2016)
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
The A.V. Club(B)[3]
Consequence of Sound[4]
Inyourspeakers73/100[5]
Pitchfork Media(5.7/10)[6]

Event 2 is the second album by hip hop supergroup Deltron 3030. The album was released on September 30, 2013. It is the group's first album since their 2000 debut, Deltron 3030 and a narrative sequel.[7]

Production history

[edit]

Production began in 2004, but was fraught with delays.[8] According to Kid Koala's website, he finished the turntable portions of the album in May 2006.[9] In October 2006 Dan the Automator predicted completion by December 2006,[10] and in November of the same year, Del told IGN that four songs were already written and that "the album's lyrical theme has been basically mapped out."[11] Later, in March 2008, Del told the News-Observer that "Kid Koala and Automator already finished the production. It's done. So, it's just up to me to write [the lyrics]."[12] During an episode of XM Radio's Subsoniq show in April 2008, Del was asked about the progress of the album. He said that he had already written six songs, and that the album should be completed before long.[13]

In an August 2010 interview with Melancholy Native blogger Triassic, Del commented that the album was "just about finished, actually."[14] Del issued several updates in interviews throughout 2011.[15][16][17]

On June 12, 2012, it was announced by Dan the Automator that the album was finished with "small touchups" and would likely be released in September 2012.[18]

Promotion

[edit]

On February 2, 2012, Dogfish Head Brewery updated their blog with information about the Positive Contact box set containing a special edition beer brewed to Dan the Automator's specifications, several recipes from renowned chefs, and a 10" vinyl record with exclusive hip hop dub remixes of four tracks from new album, at that point scheduled to be released in May 2012.[19] The 10" vinyl was later sold separately.[20]

The album's first single was "City Rising From the Ashes," influenced by the story of Osiris.[citation needed]

On September 23, 2013, Event 2 was put on Pitchfork's Advance Streaming service in its entirety, one week before its official release.[21]

Commercial performance

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The album debuted at number 41 on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 8,000 copies in the United States.[22]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Dan the Automator, Kid Koala and Del the Funky Homosapien, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Stardate" (featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt)1:23
2."The Return"6:40
3."Pay The Price"4:23
4."Nobody Can" (featuring Aaron Bruno)4:35
5."Lawnchair Quarterback Part 1" (featuring David Cross and Amber Tamblyn)0:57
6."Melding of the Minds" (featuring Zack De La Rocha)4:04
7."The Agony" (featuring Got a Girl)3:21
8."Back in the Day" (featuring The Lonely Island)1:28
9."Talent Supercedes [sic]" (featuring Black Rob)3:38
10."Look Across the Sky" (featuring Got a Girl)4:40
11."The Future of Food" (featuring David Chang)1:18
12."What is This Loneliness" (featuring Damon Albarn and Casual)3:51
13."My Only Love" (featuring Emily Wells)3:49
14."Lawnchair Quarterback Part 2" (featuring David Cross and Amber Tamblyn)1:09
15."City Rising From The Ashes" (featuring Mike Patton)3:32
16."Do You Remember" (featuring Jamie Cullum)5:22

References

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  20. ^ "Login or Register using Facebook or Twitter!". Dogfish.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
  21. ^ "Pitchfork Advance Album Strea, Event 2". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013.
  22. ^ Tardio, Andres (2013-10-06). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/6/2013". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2013-10-09. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
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