99¢ (Santigold album)
99¢ is the third studio album by American musician Santigold, released on February 26, 2016 on Atlantic Records.
99¢ | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 26, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Studio | Various
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Length | 45:22 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Various
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Santigold chronology | ||||
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Singles from 99¢ | ||||
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Release
On November 4, 2015, Santigold announced the release of her third studio album 99¢, originally scheduled for release on January 22, 2016. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the lead single, "Can't Get Enough of Myself", which premiered on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show.[1] On November 25, Santigold shared "Who Be Lovin' Me" alongside a music video.[2] On December 16, it was announced that the release date of the album was delayed to February 26.[1] On January 14, "Chasing Shadows" was released as the third single after premiering on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show, with a music video being released the following day.[3][4] The fourth and final single, "Banshee", was released on February 11.[5]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 71/100[6] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Drowned in Sound | 8/10[8] |
Exclaim! | 6/10[9] |
The Guardian | |
Mojo | |
Paste | 8.2/10[11] |
Pitchfork | 6.8/10[12] |
Rolling Stone | |
Slant Magazine | |
Uncut |
At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 71, based on 26 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".[6] Stephen F. Kearse of Paste wrote, "Although the bulk of the album oscillates between sarcasm and sincerity, the most fully realized songs transcend that spectrum entirely."[11] Drowned in Sound's Lee Adcock gave the album a favorable review, stating, "99¢ doesn't exactly deliver the discussion on commodity and the self promised on the cover, but Santigold have assembled a fine package, one which showcases White and her undeniable swagger."[8]
Ryan McNutt of Exclaim! was more critical of the album, stating, "99¢ is an album buoyed by its sonic playfulness, but which fails to shake its playlist sensibility--entertaining, engaging but only occasionally leaving a lasting impression."[9] Jonathan Wroble of Slant Magazine also criticized the album, stating, "More often than hitting a sweet spot in between, the songs here are overly busy (like "Big Boss") or short on ideas (the by-the-numbers "Before the Fire" and the psych-rock "Outside the War"), and the album's title turns into an unfortunate allusion to a warehouse stocked to the brim with cheap toys, none built to last."[14]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Can't Get Enough of Myself" (featuring B.C.) |
| 3:57 | |
2. | "Big Boss Big Time Business" |
| 3:35 | |
3. | "Banshee" |
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| 3:45 |
4. | "Chasing Shadows" |
| Batmanglij | 3:15 |
5. | "Walking in a Circle" |
| 3:56 | |
6. | "Who Be Lovin Me" (featuring ILoveMakonnen) |
| Zeds Dead | 3:52 |
7. | "Rendezvous Girl" | White
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| 4:22 |
8. | "Before the Fire" |
| Sitek | 3:03 |
9. | "All I Got" |
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| 2:56 |
10. | "Outside the War" |
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| 4:30 |
11. | "Run the Races" |
| 4:23 | |
12. | "Who I Thought You Were" |
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| 3:48 |
Total length: | 45:22 |
Notes
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of 99¢.[15]
Musicians
- Santigold – vocals, guitar (track 12), synthesizer (track 10), instruments (tracks 1, 9)
- B.C. – featured artist (track 1)
- ILoveMakonnen – featured artist (track 6)
- John Hill – guitar (tracks 3, 5), keyboards (tracks 3), synthesizer (tracks 5), instruments (tracks 1, 3, 9)
- Patrik Berger – instruments (tracks 1, 3, 7, 9)
- Martin Perna – flute (track 1), baritone saxophone (track 1), tenor saxophone (track 1)
- Jordan McLean – trumpet (track 1), flugelhorn (track 1)
- Rostam Batmanglij – keyboards (track 10), synthesizer (track 12)
- Mikey Hart – guitar (track 3), keyboards (track 3)
- Linus "Style of Eye" Eklow – instruments (track 3)
- Martin Stilling – instruments (track 7)
- James King – tenor Saxophone (track 3), baritone Saxophone (track 3)
- Fabio Santana – trombone (track 3)
- Todd Simon – trumpet (track 3)
- Noah Lev Beresin – synthesizer (track 5)
- Ian Longwell – drums (track 10), synthesizer (track 10)
- Doc McKinney – guitar (track 10)
- Nick Zinner – guitar (tracks 10, 11), synthesizer (track 10)
- Sam Spiegel – synthesizer (track 10)
- Justin L. Raisen – bass (track 12), guitar (track 12), synthesizer (track 12)
- Bosh Rothman – drums (track 12)
- Alexandra Shungudzo – backing vocals (track 3)
- Amanda Warner – backing vocals (track 3)
- Cathy Dennis – backing vocals (track 3)
- Charli XCX – backing vocals (track 3)
- Noonie Bao – backing vocals (track 3)
- Sarah Hudson – backing vocals (track 3)
- Angel Deradoorian – backing vocals (track 4)
- Sam Dew – backing vocals (track 8)
Production
- Santigold – executive production, production (tracks 1, 9–11)
- John Hill – production (tracks 3, 5), additional production (tracks 1, 9)
- Patrik Berger – production (tracks 1, 3, 7, 9)
- Rostam Batmanglij – production (track 4), co-production (track 11), additional production (track 2)
- Linus "Style of Eye" Eklow – additional production (track 3)
- Martin Stilling – production (track 7)
- Ian Longwell – production (tracks 10, 11)
- Justin L. Raisen – production (track 12)
- HazeBanga – production (track 2)
- Stint – production (track 5)
- Zeds Dead – production (track 6)
- David Andrew Sitek – production (track 8)
- Noah Breakfast – co-production (track 5), additional production (track 11)
- Nugget – additional production (track 12)
- Hit-Boy – additional production (track 2)
- VERYRVRE – additional production (track 10)
- Mike of Uzi – additional production (track 11)
Technical
- Santigold – programming (tracks 1, 9)
- John Hill – programming (tracks 3, 5)
- Patrik Berger – programming (tracks 1, 3, 7, 9)
- Rostam Batmanglij – programming (track 12), mixing (track 4)
- Linus "Style of Eye" Eklow – programming (track 3)
- Nugget – programming (track 12)
- Martin Stilling – programming (track 7)
- Ajay Bhattacharya – programming (track 5)
- Ian Longwell – engineering (tracks 10, 11)
- Justin L. Raisen – programming (track 12), additional mixing (track 12)
- Barbara Klaskin Silberg – choir directing (track 4)
- Nick Rowe – editing (track 12)
- Brendan Morawski – engineering (all tracks), additional mixing (tracks 2, 6, 8)
- Ryan Gilligan – engineering (tracks 1, 3, 5, 9)
- Dan Fyfe – engineering (tracks 2, 6, 7, 9)
- Mark Rankin – engineering (track 3)
- Rob Cohen – engineering (track 3)
- Jimmy Gonzalez – engineering (tracks 4, 5)
- John DeBold – engineering (track 4)
- Zeph Sowers – engineering (track 8)
- Nicolas Fournier – engineering assistance
- Martin Cooke – engineering assistance
- Danny Goliger – engineering assistance (tracks 1, 3, 5, 9)
- Ebonie Smith – engineering assistance (tracks 1, 6, 11)
- Josh Wilson – engineering assistance (tracks 1, 3, 7, 9)
- Will van Boldrik – engineering assistance (tracks 1, 3, 5, 9)
- Miles Comaskey – mix engineering assistance (track 3)
- Rich Costey – mixing (tracks 1, 2, 5–12), additional mixing (track 4)
- Tony Maserati – mixing (track 3)
- Mario Borgatta – mixing assistance
- Claudio Cueni – additional mixing (track 8)
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
West Los Angeles Children's Choir (track 4)
- Dino Barranco
- Jack Thompson
- Jair Miles
- Mason Lee
- Matthew Goodman
- Michael Yang
- Misha Reiss
- Spencer Lee
- Taaryn Cooper
- Theo King
Artwork
- Santigold – art direction, design
- Matt Meiners – art direction, design
- Mark Jacobs – art direction, creative direction
- Photographer Hal – cover art
- Avena Gallagher – styling
- April Roomet – personal stylist
- Devra Kinnery – makeup
- YUSEF – hair
- Ron Bellair – hair assistant
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[16] | 64 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[17] | 67 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[18] | 178 |
Irish Albums (IRMA)[19] | 90 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] | 51 |
US Billboard 200[21] | 55 |
References
- Geslanni, Michelle (November 4, 2015). "Santigold announces new album, 99¢, premieres "Can't Get Enough of Myself"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- Monroe, Jazz (November 25, 2015). "Santigold and iLoveMakonnen Cruise Around a Festival in "Who Be Lovin' Me" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Brodsky, Rachel (January 14, 2016). "Hear Santigold's Third '99¢' Single, 'Chasing Shadows'". Spin. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Geslani, Michelle (January 15, 2016). "Santigold premieres bouncy new song "Chasing Shadows"". Xonsequence of Sound. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Matera, C.G. (February 11, 2016). "Santigold Shares New Track "Banshee"". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- "99¢ – Santigold". Metacritic. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- Phares, Heather. "99¢ - Santigold". AllMusic. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- Adcock, Lee (February 23, 2016). "Santigold - 99¢". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- McNutt, Ryan (February 24, 2016). "Santigold - 99¢". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- Mongredien, Phil (February 28, 2016). "99¢ - Santigold". The Guardian. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- F. Kearse, Stephen (March 1, 2016). "Santigold: 99¢: Music Reviews". Paste. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- Cook, Cameron (February 23, 2016). "Santigold: 99¢ Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Dolan, Joe (February 26, 2016). "99¢". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Wroble, Jonathan (February 8, 2016). "Santigold: 99¢ | Album Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- 99¢ (LP liner notes). Santigold. Atlantic Records. 2016. 551867-1.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Ryan, Gavin (March 5, 2016). "ARIA Albums: The 1975 Have the No 1 Album in Australia". Noise11. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- "Ultratop.be – Santigold – 99 Cents" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- "Ultratop.be – Santigold – 99 Cents" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 9, 2016". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- "Swisscharts.com – Santigold – 99 Cents". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- "Santigold Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2016.