WOW (EP)

WOW is an EP by German electronic music duo Mouse on Mars. It was released on Monkeytown Records in 2012.

WOW
EP by
ReleasedNovember 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)
Recorded2012
StudioStudio Paraverse 4, Berlin
GenreWonky, IDM, footwork
Length33:24
LabelMonkeytown Records
ProducerJan St. Werner, Andi Toma
Mouse on Mars chronology
Parastrophics
(2012)
WOW
(2012)
21 Again
(2014)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Pitchfork7.0/10[2]
Spectrum Culture[3]

Production

According to its press release, WOW was recorded within "just a few weeks" and will offer a more "club-oriented counterpoint to [their previous album] Parastrophics".[4] It features guest appearances from Dao Anh Khanh, Eric D. Clarke, and Las Kellies.[5]

Critical reception

Larry Fitzmaurice of Pitchfork gave the EP a 7.0 out of 10, saying, "WOW lacks the gut-punch energy of Parastrophics, but it's still an enjoyable twist on what else can be done with the already malleable world of bass music; once again Mouse on Mars refuse to stay in one place, but they almost always head somewhere interesting."[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jan St. Werner and Andi Toma

No.TitleLength
1."SOS"0:57
2."DOG"3:51
3."HYM"4:19
4."VAX"3:30
5."PUN"3:46
6."BSD"0:19
7."ACD"4:20
8."APE"3:51
9."CAN"4:19
10."ESO"0:33
11."SUN"3:00
12."WOC"0:25
13."CAT"0:17

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

  • Jan St. Werner – composition, production
  • Andi Toma – composition, production
  • Dao Anh Khanh – vocals (1, 6, 8, 12)
  • Las Kellies – vocals (3)
  • Eric D. Clarke – vocals (9)

References

  1. Phares, Heather. "WOW - Mouse on Mars". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  2. Fitzmaurice, Larry (November 6, 2012). "Mouse on Mars: WOW". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  3. Goller, Josh (November 6, 2012). "Mouse on Mars: WOW". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  4. Lynch, Will (August 27, 2012). "Mouse on Mars prep mini-album, WOW". Resident Advisor. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  5. Adams, Gregory (August 27, 2012). "Mouse on Mars Announce 'Wow' EP, Share North American Dates and New Video". Exclaim!. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
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