Mosaic | ||||
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Studio album by 311 | ||||
Released | June 23, 2017 | |||
Recorded | Recorded at The Hive in North Hollywood, California | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, reggae rock, rap rock | |||
Length | 60:32 | |||
Label | BMG | |||
Producer | Scotch Ralston (tracks 2-4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12-16) John Feldmann (tracks 1, 5, 8, 11, 17) |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Alternative Nation | highly favorable |
CrypticRock | |
Newsday | B+ |
New-Transcendence | |
Rock Cellar Magazine | highly favorable |
Mosaic is the twelfth studio album by the American rock band 311. It was released on June 23, 2017. It is the first to be produced by John Feldmann. It is also the fourth to be produced by Scotch Ralston. The track listing was revealed by Pledge Music on April 10, 2017.
"Too Much to Think" was released as the first official single on March 11, 2017.
"Too Late" was released as the first promotional single on April 13, 2017, and second, "Perfect Mistake," was released on June 9, 2017.
"'Til The City's On Fire" was released as the second official single August 8, 2017.
Mosaic has received critical acclaim from music critics and fans alike upon release, with praise being directed towards a perceived return to peak musical, creative, and conceptual form. In a positive review from AllMusic, author Neil Z. Yeung notes that "it's a triumphant declaration from these vets, a rousing promise that the party has yet to end," giving the album four stars.
In another review from Lisa Whealy of CrypticRock.com, Whealy states that the album is "an artistic reflection of their appreciation to fans that go to show after show, supporting the band through their creative ride," also saying that it is "an album that stands tall next to prior 311 efforts, Mosaic is certainly the musical definition of the word."
Mosaic debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 with 39,000 album-equivalent units, of which 37,000 were pure album sales.
Credits adapted from liner notes.
311
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