Event 2
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The A.V. Club | (B)[2] |
| Consequence of Sound | [3] |
| Inyourspeakers | 73/100[4] |
| Pitchfork Media | (5.7/10)[5] |
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.[6]
Production history
Production began as far back as 2004.[7] According to Kid Koala's website, he finished the turntable portions of the album in May 2006.[8] In October 2006 Dan the Automator predicted completion by December 2006,[9] 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."[10]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 41 on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 8,000 copies in the United States.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dan the Automator and Del tha Funkeé Homosapien, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 of Awolnation) | 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 Mary Elizabeth Winstead) | 3:21 |
| 8. | "Back in the Day" (featuring The Lonely Island) | 1:28 |
| 9. | "Talent Supersedes" (featuring Black Rob) | 3:38 |
| 10. | "Look Across the Sky" (featuring Mary Elizabeth Winstead) | 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" (background vocals by Mike Patton) | 3:32 |
| 16. | "Do You Remember" (featuring Jamie Cullum) | 5:22 |
References
- ^ Jeffries, David. Deltron 3030 Event 2 at AllMusic. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ Rytlewski, Evan (1 October 2013). "Deltron 3030 Deltron Event II". A.V. Club. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ Comaratta, Len (Oct 2, 2013). "Album Review: Deltron 3030 - Event II". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved Oct 2, 2013.
- ^ Nelson, Andy(2013-09-13). "Deltron 3030: Event II". Inyourspeakers. Retrieved 2013-010-01.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (2 October 2013). "Deltron 3030: Event II". Album Reviews. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ Haering, Bradley (March 12, 2008 (updated October 12, 2008)). "FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: The funky homosapien returns, but worth it?". The Daily Aztek. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008.
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- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Dan the Automator Remixes the Blue Angels". 10 Zen Monkeys. 2006-10-12. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ Jim Durig and Will Fry. "Del Q&A". Music.ign.com. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ Tardio, Andres (2013-10-06). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/6/2013". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
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