Colossus (Walt Mink album)
| Colossus | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 17, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | October 1996 | |||
| Studios | Smart, Madison, Wisconsin | |||
| Genres | Alternative rock, math rock, psychedelic rock | |||
| Length | 41:34 | |||
| Label | Deep Elm[1] | |||
| Producer | Doug "Mr Colson" Olson | |||
| Walt Mink chronology | ||||
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Colossus is the fourth and final studio album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, released in 1997.[2][3]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| Pitchfork | 9.3/10[5] |
The Wisconsin State Journal stated: "The diversity of Colossus shows Walt Mink toning down some of its bombast and cutting loose more than ever: From the odd tunings of the almost-too-precious 'She Can Smile' to the hand-claps of the sparkling acoustic ballad 'Act of Quiet Desperation', Walt Mink seems more assured than ever doing what it does best."[6]
AllMusic wrote: "Energetic and fiery on just about every track with few indications of studio trickery or even a mid-tempo ballad, Colossus just keeps on chugging from start to stop."[4]
Track listing
All tracks by John Kimbrough
- "Goodnite" - 3:43
- "John's Dream" - 5:05
- "She Can Smile" - 2:56
- "Brave Beyond the Call" - 4:05
- "Lost in the World" - 5:14
- "Lovely Arrhythmia" - 3:33
- "Boots" - 4:08
- "Lama" - 2:59
- "Act of Quiet Desperation" - 3:18
- "Freetime" - 6:26
Personnel
- John Kimbrough – guitar, vocals, cover photo
- Candice Belanoff – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Orestes Morfin – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Doug "Mr Colson" Olson – production, engineering, mix, photos
- Andy Olson – assistant engineer
- Roger Lian – mastering
References
- ↑ "Walt Mink". Trouser Press. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Walt Mink Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ↑ Diers, James (November 5, 1997). "Walt Mink 1989-1997". Music Notes. City Pages.
- 1 2 "Colossus Walt Mink". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Walt Mink: Colossus: Pitchfork Review". February 24, 2003. Archived from the original on February 24, 2003.
- ↑ Thompson, Stephen (July 10, 1997). "Walt Mink Shows Off Its Best". Rhythm. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 16.
External links
- "Releases" page on Walt Mink's official site @ The Internet Archive (includes lyrics)