Spectrum, 14th Century

Spectrum, 14th Century is an EP by the Canadian musician Owen Pallett, the second issued under the name of their project Final Fantasy. Pallett describes the songs as "fake field recordings" from the fictional country of Spectrum, which is also the setting of their 2010 album Heartland.[3] Several musicians who play on the EP are also members of the indie band Beirut.[2]

Spectrum, 14th Century
EP by
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2008
RecordedMay–August 2007
GenreBaroque pop
Length17:43
LabelBlocks Recording Club
ProducerUnknown
Final Fantasy chronology
He Poos Clouds
(2006)
Spectrum, 14th Century
(2008)
Plays to Please
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Spectrum Culture3.5/5.0 [1]
Pitchfork Media(7.0/10)[2]

Track listing

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  1. "Oh, Spectrum" – 2:00
  2. "Blue Imelda" – 3:36
  3. "The Butcher" – 4:12
  4. "Cockatrice" – 3:17
  5. "The Ballad of No-Face" – 4:38

Personnel

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  • Musicians
    • Patrick Borjal
    • Perrin Cloutier
    • Paul Collins
    • Zach Condon
    • Kristin Ferebee
    • Jessica Kepler
    • Jon Natchez
    • Owen Pallett
    • Richard Reed Perry
    • Nick Petree
    • Kelly Pratt
    • Tracy Pratt
  • Production
    • Recorded by Mark Lawson
    • Mastered by George Graves
    • Written and arranged by Owen Pallett
    • Design by Colin Bergh
    • Printed by Standard Form

References

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  1. ^ Brian Loeper (2008-10-19). "Final Fantasy: Spectrum, 14th Century". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  2. ^ a b Moerdner, Adam (October 27, 2008). "Pitchfork Media review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  3. ^ Mickens, Sam (January 21, 2010). "Utopian Dream Boy". The Stranger. Retrieved April 28, 2013.