Spreading Rumours
Spreading Rumours is the second studio album by the indie rock band Grouplove.[1] It was released on September 17, 2013.[2] Their single "I'm With You" featured as soundtrack in EA Sports game, FIFA 14.
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 17, 2013 (US) | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock, indie pop, synthpop | |||
Length | 50:16 | |||
Label | Canvasback/Atlantic | |||
Producer | Ryan Rabin | |||
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Singles from Spreading Rumours | ||||
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Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 57/100[3] |
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AllMusic |
The album received mixed-to-positive reviews both from critics and fans. Critics generally thought that the album's individual songs were usually fun, however the album as a whole was criticised for being too long and not flowing well. According to review aggregator site Metacritic, Spreading Rumours received an average critic review score of 56/100, based on ten reviews. The album received an 8/10 from users however, indicating a more positive reception.[3]
Chart performance
The album debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard 200.[5] and No. 7 on Top Rock Albums for charts dated October 5, 2013,[6] selling 16,000 copies in the first week. The album has sold 80,000 copies in the US as of August 2016.[7]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "I'm With You" | 5:33 |
2. | "Borderlines and Aliens" | 3:50 |
3. | "Schoolboy" | 3:52 |
4. | "Ways to Go" | 3:35 |
5. | "Shark Attack" | 3:58 |
6. | "Sit Still" | 4:04 |
7. | "Hippy Hill" | 2:56 |
8. | "What I Know" | 3:54 |
9. | "Didn't Have to Go" | 3:44 |
10. | "Bitin' the Bullet" | 4:08 |
11. | "News to Me" | 3:46 |
12. | "Raspberry" | 3:15 |
13. | "Save the Party" | 3:31 |
No. | Title | Length |
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14. | "Girl" | 4:18 |
15. | "Flowers" | 4:14 |
16. | "Beans on Pizza" | 2:50 |
Personnel
- Christian Zucconi – vocals, guitar, piano
- Hannah Hooper – vocals, percussion, keyboards
- Andrew Wessen – guitar, vocals
- Sean Gadd – bass guitar, vocals on "Flowers"
- Ryan Rabin – drums, producer
Chart positions
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 18 |
US Billboard 200[9] | 21 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[10] | 5 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] | 7 |
References
- Stephen Thompson (September 8, 2013). "First Listen: Grouplove, 'Spreading Rumours'". NPR. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
- Mikael Wood (September 17, 2013). "Grouplove is beyond 'Tongue Tied' in new album 'Spreading Rumours'". L.A. Times. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
- "Reviews for Spreading Rumours by Grouplove". Metacritic. September 17, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- Collar, Matt. "Spreading Rumours - Grouplove". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- "Billboard 200". Billboard. October 5, 2013.
- "Top Rock Albums". Billboard. October 5, 2013.
- "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on August 29, 2016.
- "Australiancharts.com – Grouplove – Spreading Rumours". Hung Medien.
- "Grouplove Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "Grouplove Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
- "Grouplove Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.