Spreading Rumours
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| Studio album by Grouplove | ||||
| 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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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.
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 57/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
Upon release, 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]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bonus tracks | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 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 performance
- The album peaked at #21 on the Billboard 200.[5]
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.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "Grouplove - Chart History".
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