| Artist | GoGo Penguin |
|---|---|
| Cover | Man-Made-Object-GoGo-Penguin.jpg |
| Released | 5 February 2016 |
| Recorded | May–August 2015 |
| Studio | Giant Wafer Studios (Powys, Wales) & 80 Hertz (Manchester)[1] |
| Genre | Nu-jazz[2] |
| Length | (Deluxe) |
| Label | Blue Note[3] |
| Producer | Brendan Williams, Joseph Reiser & Kerstan Mackness |
| Prev year | 2014 |
| Next year | 2018 |
Man Made Object is the third album by jazz piano trio GoGo Penguin. It is their first of a three-album deal with the jazz label Blue Note.[3][4] Chris Illingworth, the band's pianist, has explained that the title of the album is partly inspired by his fascination with ideas of robotics, transhumanism and human augmentation.[3]
Critical reception
In his review, John Fordham said in The Guardian that "It still feels like clubbing music, but plenty of house and techno fans might be surprised by how good at partying three closet-jazzers can be."[5] Marcus J. Moore said in Pitchfork that "Man Made Object is tailor-made for laid-back enjoyment, to be consumed at a moderate volume without much fuss."[6]
The album charted at number 72 on the UK Albums Chart in February 2016.[7]
Track listing
Personnel
- Chris Illingworth – piano
- Nick Blacka – double bass
- Rob Turner – drums
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
References
- ^ "Man Made Object by GoGo Penguin (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Man Made Object by GoGo Penguin on Rate Your Music". Rate Your Music. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Man Made Object by GoGo Penguin". Blue Note. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Man Made Object by GoGo Penguin (All About Jazz Review)". All About Jazz. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Man Made Object by GoGo Penguin (The Guardian Review)". The Guardian. 11 February 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Man Made Object by GoGo Penguin (Pitchfork Review)". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "GOGO PENGUIN | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". OfficialCharts.com