| Artist | Savages |
|---|---|
| Cover | Savages-Adore_Life_album_cover.jpg |
| Released | 22 January 2016 |
| Recorded | April 2015 at RAK Studios in London, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Post-punk, noise rock |
| Length | 39:25 |
| Label | Matador |
| Producer | Johnny Hostile |
| Prev year | 2013 |
Adore Life is the second and final studio album by the English post-punk band Savages, released on 22 January 2016. The album was also nominated for the 2016 Mercury Prize, the band's second consecutive nomination after Silence Yourself was nominated for the prize in 2013.
Music and style
Adore Life drew comparison once again to Siouxsie Sioux.[1][2] Financial Times wrote: "Beth sings with imposing control: even the words she utters with a wild yelp, à la Siouxsie Sioux, seem purposely unleashed".[2] Critic Ludovic Hunter-Tilney described the music as, "Distorted guitars set up flayed layers of sound, backed by sinewy drums and bass".[2]
Critical reception
Adore Life received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 82, based on 33 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[3] In a favourable review, Paste said that Adore Life was still inspired by Savages' first influences while adding, it "builds on that sound, and frames it in a contemporary context that is less throwback than thrilling".[4] In a 3.5 out of 5 review, Rolling Stone wrote that "their music is driven by emotions that are almost unprecedented in the [post-punk] genre".[1]
Accolades
| Publication | Accolade | Year | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Songwriter | Top 50 Albums of 2016 | 2016 | 34 | |
| Consequence of Sound | Top 50 Albums of 2016 | 2016 | 39 | |
| NME | NME's Albums of the Year 2016 | 2016 | 46 | |
| Pitchfork | The 20 Best Rock Albums of 2016 | 2016 | ||
| Rough Trade | Albums of the Year | 2016 | 38 | |
| The Skinny | Top 50 Albums of 2016 | 2016 | 24 |
Personnel
Savages
- Jehnny Beth – vocals
- Gemma Thompson – guitar
- Ayse Hassan – bass guitar
- Fay Milton – drums
Technical
- Johnny Hostile – production
- Trentemøller – mixing
- John Davis – mastering
- Richard Woodcraft – engineering
Artwork
- Craig Ward – design, logo
Chart positions
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart[11] | 26 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 99 |
| US Alternative Albums (Billboard)[13] | 5 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14] | 3 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] | 6 |
References
- ^ Dolan, Jon (26 January 2016). "Adore Life". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (15 February 2016). "Adore Life- review". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Reviews for Adore Life by Savages". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ R. Danton, Eric (22 January 2013). "Savages, 'Silence Yourself'". Paste. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ "American Songwriter's Top 50 Albums of 2016". American Songwriter. December 1, 2016. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2016". Consequence of Sound. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "NME's Albums of the Year 2016". NME. November 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ "The 20 Best Rock Albums of 2016". Pitchfork. December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "Albums of the Year". Rough Trade. November 14, 2016. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2016". The Skinny. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "Adore Life Full Official Chart History". Official Chart Company
- ^ "Savages – Chart history: Billboard 200". billboard.com
- ^ "Savages – Chart history: Alternative Albums". billboard.com
- ^ "Savages – Chart history: Independent Albums". billboard.com
- ^ "Savages – Chart history: Top Rock Albums". billboard.com