Life of Pause
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| Studio album by Wild Nothing | ||||
| Released | February 19, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 49:38 | |||
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Captured Tracks (US) Bella Union (UK) |
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| Producer | Thom Monahan | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 74/100 |
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| AllMusic |   |
| Consequence of Sound | B- |
| Drowned in Sound | 5/10 |
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| Pitchfork | 6.5/10 |
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| Q | |
| Spin | 7/10 |
Life of Pause is the third studio album by American indie rock act Wild Nothing, released on February 19, 2016 on Captured Tracks and Bella Union. Produced by Thom Monahan, the album was recorded over several weeks in Los Angeles and , Sweden, and was preceded by four singles: "To Know You", "TV Queen", "Reichpop" and "A Woman's Wisdom".
Recorded mostly by primary member Jack Tatum, the album's aesthetic was influenced by Philly soul.
Life of Pause received largely positive reviews from contemporary music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 74, based on 25 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".
Jessica Goodman of DIY gave the album a favorable review, stating, "‘Life of Pause’ is a departure from expectation. The escapist notions that soared through previous releases are grounded in the record’s lavish production. Where flights of fancy once soared, the melodies are a damnsight more tangible. With tracks so vivid they can practically be tasted, Wild Nothing have lost none of the ability to put a daze upon the senses. Taking an unmistakable euphoria and driving it home, with ‘Life of Pause’ Wild Nothing might have planted their feet firmly on the ground, but that hasn’t stopped Jack Tatum from creating a soundscape straight from your wooziest daydream."
Ben Homewood of NME also praised the album, stating, "Such confident, experimental songwriting points to a rebirth for Wild Nothing, and means ‘Life Of Pause’ can be considered alongside indie records like Tame Impala’s ‘Currents’ and Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s ‘Multi-Love’. Both came out last year, signalling a shift in sound and a significant step forward for their makers. This record should do the same for Jack Tatum."
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