Joy Zipper is the debut album by the New York duo Joy Zipper, released in 1999.[1]
| Joy Zipper | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 20, 1999[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1997–1999 | |||
| Genre | Indie, dream pop | |||
| Length | 40:50 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Bar/None Records[2] Eye Q Records[3] | |||
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| Joy Zipper chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Joy Zipper | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| NME |  [7] |
| The Times | 9/10[8] |
Production edit
The duo recorded the album over two years, using three different home studios.[9]
Critical reception edit
AllMusic wrote that "each pensive, dreamy song manages to be part of an intrinsic whole without being redundant."[6] Trouser Press wrote: "Whether the relationship numerology of 'Like 24 (6 + 1 = 3)', Joy Zipper‘s opening track, actually adds up to anything is debatable, but the melody is a gift from the god of Brian Wilson’s teenage symphonies."[10] The Evening Standard called the album "crammed with dream-struck, kooky melodies, rich textures and peaches 'n' cream vocals from Tabitha Tindale swirling gorgeously around Vinny Cafiso's darker tones."[11]
Track listing edit
All songs written by Vincent Cafiso, except where noted:
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Like 24 (6+1=3)" | 3:55 | |
| 2. | "Transformation Fantasy" | Cafiso, Tabitha Tindale | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Check Out My New Jesus" | 3:54 | |
| 4. | "Pillow" | 2:56 | |
| 5. | "Christine Bonilla" | Cafiso, Tindale | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Pan Moota" | 1:31 | |
| 7. | "Booda" | 4:15 | |
| 8. | "God" | 4:43 | |
| 9. | "Everyday" | 6:22 | |
| 10. | "Apathy" | Cafiso, Tindale | 5:29 |
| Total length: | 40:50 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 11. | "The Power of Alan Watts" | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 44:55 | |
References edit
- ^ a b "Joy Zipper - Joy Zipper". Discogs.
- ^ "Joy Zipper | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 4. MUZE. p. 714.
- ^ "Joy Zipper - Transformation Fantasy". Discogs.
- ^ "Joy Zipper - Christine Bonilla". Discogs.
- ^ a b "Joy Zipper - Joy Zipper | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Joy Zipper". NME. 12 September 2005. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "New album releases". The Times: 12. 7 Aug 1999.
- ^ "New Sounds". Newsday: C7. 1 Feb 2001.
- ^ "Joy Zipper". Trouser Press. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ Ellis, Samantha (17 Aug 1999). "Long Island teaser". Evening Standard: 45.