A I A: Alien Observer
A I A: Alien Observer is the seventh studio album by American musician Liz Harris under the stage name Grouper. It is the second of her two-part album series A I A, released on April 11, 2011 on Yellow Electric.
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| Released | April 11, 2011 | |||
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| Length | 39:07 | |||
| Label | Yellow Electric | |||
| Producer | Liz Harris | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 8.1/10[1] |
A I A: Alien Observer, along with A I A: Dream Loss, received an honorable mention on Pitchfork's list of the best albums of 2011.[2] In 2016, Pitchfork ranked Alien Observer at number 21 on its list of the 50 best ambient albums of all time.[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Liz Harris.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Moon Is Sharp" | 6:49 |
| 2. | "Alien Observer" | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Vapor Trails" | 9:05 |
| 4. | "She Loves Me That Way (Second Heart Tone)" | 8:34 |
| 5. | "Mary, On the Wall (For Bette Jackson)" | 6:08 |
| 6. | "Come Softly (For Daniel Dalzell)" | 4:34 |
| Total length: | 39:07 | |
References
- Richardson, Mark (April 18, 2011). "Grouper: A I A : Alien Observer / A I A : Dream Loss". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- "Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention". Pitchfork. December 14, 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- "The 50 Best Ambient Albums of All Time". Pitchfork. September 26, 2016. p. 3. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
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