Alma Mater (Stockholm Monsters album)
| Alma Mater | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | September 1984 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 32:51 |
| Label | Factory |
| Producer | Peter Hook |
Alma Mater is the sole studio album by the English post-punk band Stockholm Monsters, released in September 1984 by Factory Records. It was produced by Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order.
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, critic Stewart Mason called the album, "a terribly satisfying record that was all but ignored at the time of its release but sounds absolutely prescient in hindsight."[1]
American band the Mountain Goats listed the album in their feature "Ten Records That Render Life Bearable" for Pitchfork, calling it the "best album ever".[2]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Stockholm Monsters
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Terror" | 2:53 |
| 2. | "Where I Belong" | 2:31 |
| 3. | "Decalogue" | 5:28 |
| 4. | "Winter" | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Five O'Clock" | 2:38 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Life's Two Faces" | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Your Uniform" | 2:51 |
| 8. | "E.W." | 3:31 |
| 9. | "To Look at Her" | 4:47 |
| 10. | "Something's Got to Give" | 1:37 |
| Total length: | 32:51 | |
Personnel[edit]
Credits are adapted from the Alma Mater liner notes.[3]
Technical
- Peter Hook – producer
- CJ – engineer
- Mike Johnson – engineer
Artwork
- Trevor Johnson – sleeve design and lettering
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mason, Stewart. "Alma Mater – Stockholm Monsters". AllMusic. AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ Darnielle, John (August 1, 2002). "Mountain Goats: Ten Records That Render Life Bearable... | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ Alma Mater (CD booklet). Stockholm Monsters. Factory Records. 1984.
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External links[edit]
- Alma Mater at Discogs (list of releases)
