Dungeonesse (album)

Dungeonesse
Studio album by
Dungeonesse
ReleasedMay 14, 2013
Genres
Length34:56
LabelSecretly Canadian
ProducerJon Ehrens
Singles from Dungeonesse
  1. "Drive You Crazy" b/w "Private Party"
    Released: December 4, 2012
  2. "Shucks"
    Released: February 6, 2013
  3. "Nightlight"
    Released: April 10, 2013

Dungeonesse is the debut studio album by the American duo Dungeonesse, consisting of producer Jon Ehrens (Art Department, White Life) and vocalist Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak). It was released on May 14, 2013, by the record label Secretly Canadian[1] and was preceded by the singles "Drive You Crazy", "Shucks", and "Nightlight". Described as dance-pop[2][3] and R&B,[4][5] the album was met with generally positive reviews upon release. It features TT the Artist on "This Could Be Home" and DDm on "Cadillac".

Promotion and singles

Three singles preceded Dungeonesse. On December 4, 2012, the duo released the 12-inch single "Drive You Crazy", with "Private Party" as its B-side.[6] On February 6 the following year, they announced their self-titled album, revealing its artwork and track listing. The announcement was accompanied by "Shucks" as the second single.[1] Then, on April 10, the third single "Nightlight" was released,[7] later followed by a corresponding Ariana Natale-directed music video in June.[8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?6.7/10[9]
Metacritic70/100[10]
Review scores
SourceRating
The A.V. ClubB+[11]
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[2]
ConsequenceC−[12]
DIYStarStarStar[13]
The Line of Best Fit7.5/10[14]
NMEStarStarStarHalf star[15]
Pitchfork7.7/10[16]
PopMatters4/10[17]
SlantStarStarStarStarHalf star[18]
Under the Radar6/10[4]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Dungeonesse received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 from 14 critic scores.[10] Another aggregator, AnyDecentMusic?, gave the album an average of 6.7 out of 10 based on a different sample of 14 critical reviews.[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jon Ehrens and Jenn Wasner.[19]

Dungeonesse track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Shucks"3:34
2."Drive You Crazy"3:07
3."Show You"2:29
4."Private Party"4:16
5."Nightlight"3:23
6."This Could Be Home" (feat. TT the Artist)3:28
7."Wake Me Up"4:00
8."Cadillac" (feat. DDm)3:26
9."Anywhere You Are"3:28
10."Soon"3:42
Total length:34:56

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the CD liner notes.[19]

Dungeonesse

Additional contributors

  • TT the Artist – featured artist on "This Could Be Hone"
  • DDm – featured artist on "Cadillac"
  • Matt Beckley – additional production
  • Juliette Amoroso – mixing assistance
  • Jeff Lipton – mastering at Peerless Mastering, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Maria Rice – mastering assistance
  • Rose MF Chase – art, design

References

  1. 1 2 Minsker, Evan (February 6, 2013). "Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner Announces Debut Dungeonesse Album, Shares New Track". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Sendra, Tim. Dungeonesse Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  3. ↑ Snapes, Laura (April 6, 2021). "Flock of Dimes' Jenn Wasner: 'I became incredibly adept at outrunning myself'". The Guardian. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Pace, J. (June 7, 2013). "Dungeonesse – Dungeonesse". Under the Radar. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ Waplington, Kat (May 14, 2013). "Dungeonesse – Dungeonesse". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  6. ↑ Cohen, Ian (November 28, 2012). "Tracks: 'Drive You Crazy' – Dungeonesse". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ Lobenfeld, Claire (April 10, 2013). "Dungeonesse – 'Nightlight'". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  8. ↑ Breihan, Tom (June 11, 2013). "Dungeonesse – 'Nightlight' Video (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Dungeonesse – Dungeonesse". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Dungeonesse by Dungeonesse". Metacritic. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  11. ↑ DeVille, Chris (May 14, 2013). "Dungeonesse: Dungeonesse". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  12. ↑ Caffrey, Dan (May 16, 2013). "Album Review: Dungeonesse – Dungeonesse". Consequence. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  13. ↑ Owen, Johnny (May 11, 2013). "Reviews: Dungeonesse – Dungeonesse". DIY. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  14. ↑ Thompson, Erik (May 24, 2013). "Dungeonesse – 'Dungeonesse'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ Perry, Kevin EG (May 13, 2013). "Dungeonesse – 'Dungeonesse'". NME. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  16. ↑ Zoladz, Lindsay (May 16, 2013). "Albums: Dungeonesse – Dungeonesse". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  17. ↑ Conatan, Chris (May 13, 2013). "Dungeonesse: Dungeonesse". PopMatters. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  18. ↑ Liedel, Kevin (May 9, 2013). "Review: Dungeonesse, Dungeonesse". Slant. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  19. 1 2 Dungeonesse (2013). Dungeonesse (CD liner notes). Secretly Canadian. SC276.
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