The Satanic Satanist | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 21, 2009 | |||
Genre | Psychedelic pop | |||
Length | 34:44 | |||
Label | Equal Vision | |||
Producer | Paul Q. Kolderie, Anthony Saffery, Adam Taylor | |||
Portugal. The Man chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Satanic Satanist | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | (79/100)[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Antiquiet | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Billboard | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Entertainment Weekly | A−[5] |
Pitchfork | 6.5/10[6] |
Sputnikmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Tune | 4.6/5[8] |
The Satanic Satanist is the fourth studio album by American rock band Portugal. The Man.[9] The album's artwork is a combination of photographs and watercolor illustrations by lead singer John Gourley.
On June 1, 2009, the band released the song "People Say" for free download on their official website.[10]
On June 24, 2009, the album leaked on the Internet. Lead singer John Gourley posted a blog entry regarding the leak on the band's official website.[11] The statement encouraged fans to download the album, but to also support the band and purchase the record upon release if enjoyed.
On October 1, 2010, the band released onto YouTube a music video for the song "People Say", directed by Michael Ragen and produced by Joy Saez.[12]
This album featured a guest drummer who had been touring with them while Jason Sechrist took a leave of absence from the band.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by John Baldwin Gourley
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "People Say" | 2:59 |
2. | "Work All Day" | 2:59 |
3. | "Lovers in Love" | 3:14 |
4. | "The Sun" | 3:01 |
5. | "The Home" | 2:57 |
6. | "The Woods" | 3:12 |
7. | "Guns & Dogs" | 2:45 |
8. | "Do You" | 2:55 |
9. | "Everyone Is Golden" | 3:46 |
10. | "Let You Down" | 2:17 |
11. | "Mornings" | 4:39 |
Personnel
[edit]- Portugal. The Man
- John Baldwin Gourley – vocals, guitar, organ, machines
- Garrett Lunceford – drums and gang
- Ryan Neighbors – piano, rhodes, organ, synth, vocals
- Zachary Scott Carothers – bass guitar, percussion, vocals
- Additional personnel
- Zoe Manville – vocals
Charts
[edit]Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13] | 68 |
US Billboard 200[14] | 81 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] | 38 |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Satanic Satanist". Metacritic.com. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- ^ Jason Lymangrover (July 21, 2009). "The Satanic Satanist - Portugal. The Man | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "Portugal. The Man Satanic Satanist Review @ Antiquiet". Antiquiet.com. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "Portugal. The Man, "The Satanic Satanist"". Billboard. August 11, 2009. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
- ^ Pastorek, Whitney (July 15, 2009). "The Satanic Satanist Review". EW.com. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "Portugal. The Man: The Satanic Satanist | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. July 24, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "Review: Portugal. The Man - The Satanic Satanist". Sputnikmusic. July 20, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "Thetunemusic.com". Thetunemusic.com. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "The Satanic Satanist: July 21, 2009 van Portugal. The Man op Myspace". Blogs.myspace.com. April 9, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "Portugal. The Man Official Website: New Album "In The Mountain In The Cloud" Available Now, Music, Videos, Photos, Lyrics, Tour Dates, Forums". Portugaltheman.net. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "The Leak | Portugal. The Man". Archived from the original on June 27, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
- ^ "Portugal. The Man - People Say (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "Officialcharts.de – Portugal. The Man – The Satanic Satanist". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ "Portugal. The Man Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ "Portugal. The Man Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2014.