Clear Moon | ||||
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Studio album by Mount Eerie | ||||
Released | May 22, 2012 | |||
Recorded | October 3, 2010 to January 7th, 2012 at the Unknown in Anacortes, Washington | |||
Genre | Indie rock, experimental | |||
Length | 41:42 | |||
Label |
P.W. Elverum & Sun, Ltd. (ELV 025) |
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Producer | Phil Elverum | |||
Mount Eerie chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
The A.V. Club | B |
No Ripcord | 8/10 |
Pitchfork Media | 8.3/10 |
Spin | 8/10 |
Sputnikmusic | |
Tiny Mix Tapes |
Clear Moon is the fifth studio album by Mount Eerie, released May 22, 2012. It is the first of two albums to be released by Mount Eerie in 2012.
Clear Moon is the first of two albums to be released by Mount Eerie in 2012. Sole member Phil Elvrum described Clear Moon as the lighter of the two albums. The album was recorded between October 3, 2010 and January 7, 2012 in Anacortes, Washington. Elvrum cited Burzum, Terry Riley and Steve Reich as influences on the album.
The first track released from Clear Moon, "House Shape" was released on March 22, 2012 on Soundcloud. The second track released from the album was "Lone Bell," released on April 24, 2012 on Soundcloud. On May 13, 2012, the album was streamed in its entirety on NPR Music.
Clear Moon received mostly positive reviews from music critics.