Hisscivilization
Studio album by
Jupiter Apple
Released2002
StudioDreher Studio
GenreProgressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock, experimental rock, electronic music, synthrock
Length1:17:49
LabelVoiceprint Records
ProducerJupiter Apple, Thomas Dreher
Jupiter Apple chronology
Plastic Soda
(1999)		 Hisscivilization
(2002)		 Bitter
(2007)
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Hisscivilization is the third studio album by the Brazilian musician Jupiter Apple. It was released in 2002 by Voiceprint Records, and is the musician's most experimental, ambitious and elaborate output.[1] Heavily influenced by the sonority of Syd Barrett, Stereolab and of the Canterbury scene (in particular Kevin Ayers and his 1970 release Shooting at the Moon),[2] Hisscivilization is characterized by the inclusion of electronic interludes, absent in Jupiter Apple's previous two releases,[3] in a move that polarized critics and fans alike. It is also fully sung in English, like its predecessor Plastic Soda.

"Exactly" was re-recorded for his subsequent collaborative album with Bibmo, Bitter.

Critical reception

The album was well-received upon its release, but many critics did not gravitate towards its heavily experimental sonority and long length. Writing for AllMusic, François Couture gave it 3 out of 5 stars, saying it is "filled with catchy hooks, intriguing twists and self-indulgent stretches", and comparing Jupiter Apple with Cornelius and Beck. However, he also said that "the album's only flaw is its duration – problem is, it's a big one. Not only does Hisscivilization clock in at 78 minutes, but most of its 13 tracks could have been substantially shortened".[4] Matheus Donay of O Notório Abacaxi praised the album for its "Futuristic and Surrealist artfulness", but also criticized it for its length and stated that it requires "lots of patience" to listen to.[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jupiter Apple

No.TitleLength
1."The Homeless and the Jet Boots Boy"11:34
2."Pyrus malus et Fragaria vesca"6:05
3."Act Not Surprised"4:48
4."...So You Leave the Hall"6:16
5."An Old Road/Aquarius and Pisces"3:45
6."Overture and Something Else"8:21
7."The Cat and the Rabbit" (instrumental)2:55
8."In the Presence of Zohg Zucchini and Finale"4:39
9."The Futuristica Waltz"3:39
10."Exactly"6:30
11."Metropole"6:45
12."Tropical Permanent Holidays"4:10
13."Civilization"8:15

Personnel

  • Jupiter Apple – vocals, electric guitar, classical guitar, percussion, Moog, production, mixing
  • Thomas Dreher – production, mixing, mastering
  • Fernando Sanches – engineering

References

  1. ↑ Leonardo Paiva (December 22, 2015). "Um passeio pela carreira de Júpiter Maçã" (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ Voiceprint Records - Jupiter Apple - Hisscivilization (in Portuguese)
  3. ↑ Mofo - Jupiter Apple - Hisscivilization (in Portuguese)
  4. ↑ François Couture. "Hisscivilization - Jupiter Apple". Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  5. ↑ Matheus Donay (August 28, 2014). "O Notório Abacaxi: Jupiter Apple - Hisscivilization (2002)" (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 10, 2017.
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