American Interior is the fourth solo album by Gruff Rhys, released on 5 May 2014.[1] It is a concept album based on the life of the explorer John Evans.[2] It peaked at number 24 in the UK.[3]
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| Released | 5 May 2014 | |||
| Recorded | Arc Studios, Omaha, Nebraska and Toybox, Bristol, England | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 46:09 | |||
| Label | Turnstile | |||
| Producer | Gruff Rhys, Ali Chant | |||
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Critical reception edit
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 79/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Clash Music |   [8] |
| Drowned in Sound | [7] |
| The Guardian |  [4] |
| musicOMH |  [6] |
The album was well received by critics.
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Gruff Rhys, except "Allweddellau Allweddol" credited to Gruff Rhys/Traditional
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "American Exterior" | 0:28 |
| 2. | "American Interior" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "100 Unread Messages" | 4:32 |
| 4. | "The Whether (Or Not)" | 3:36 |
| 5. | "The Last Conquistador" | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Lost Tribes" | 3:01 |
| 7. | "Liberty (Is Where We'll Be)" | 4:54 |
| 8. | "Allweddellau Allweddol" (English translation: Key Keyboards) | 4:02 |
| 9. | "The Swamp" | 4:12 |
| 10. | "Iolo" | 3:49 |
| 11. | "Walk Into the Wilderness" | 3:49 |
| 12. | "Year of the Dog" | 3:30 |
| 13. | "Tiger's Tale" | 3:11 |
Personnel edit
- Gruff Rhys - vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, percussion, keyboard, synths, production, mixing
- Ali Chant - production, engineering (Toybox), mixing, timpani on "The Swamp"
- Mike Mogis - engineering (Arc Studios)
- Kris Jenkins - engineering (Wings for Jesus)
- Andy Votel - production on "Allweddellau Allweddol"
- Guy Davie - mastering
- Gruff ab Arwel - string arrangements
- Kliph Scurlock - drums on "American Interior", "100 Unread Messages", "The Whether (Or Not)", "The Last Conquistador", "Lost Tribes", "Iolo" and "Walk Into the Wilderness"
- Chris Walmsley - drums on "Liberty (Is Where We'll Be)", "The Swamp", "Year of the Dog" and "Tiger's Tale"
- Osian Gwynedd - piano
- Jonathan Thomas - bass on "The Whether (Or Not)"
- Alun Tan Lan - electric lead guitar on "100 Unread Messages", "Year of the Dog" and "Tiger's Tale", electric mandolin on "American Interior"
- Lisa Jen Brown - harmony vocals on "100 Unread Messages"
- Mari Morgan - violin
- Francesca Simmons - violin
- Rebecca Homer - viola
- Elen Ifan - cello
- Maggie Bjorklund - pedal steel guitar on "Liberty (Is Where We'll Be)", "Year of the Dog" and "Tiger's Tale"
- Pete Fowler - artwork and design
- Dylan Goch - photography
- Ryan Owen Eddleston - photography
References edit
- ^ Murray, Robin (27 March 2014). "Gruff Rhys - American Interior". Clash Music. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (26 March 2014). "Gruff Rhys – American Interior: New music". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ "Official charts". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ^ Dennis, Jon (4 May 2014). "American Interior review – Gruff Rhys: American Interior review – wit, originality and indelible tunes". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "American Interior - Gruff Rhys". metacritic.com. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- ^ Raymond, Max (29 April 2014). "Gruff Rhys – American Interior". music OMH. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ Lavery, Aaron (7 May 2014). "Gruff Rhys: American Interior". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ Murray, Robin (6 May 2014). "Gruff Rhys - American Interior". Clash Magazine. Clash Music. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
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