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The Same Channel

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The Same Channel
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 17, 2006 (2006-10-17)[1]
Genre
Length52:58
LabelMorr Music
Producer
Fat Jon chronology
Afterthought
(2006)
The Same Channel
(2006)
Hundred Eight Stars
(2007)
Styrofoam chronology
Live
(2005)
The Same Channel
(2006)
A Thousand Words
(2008)

The Same Channel is a collaborative studio album by American musician Fat Jon and Belgian musician Styrofoam.[2] It was released on Morr Music in 2006.[1]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Alternative Press4/5[3]
The Stranger[4]
Tiny Mix Tapes[5]
XLR8Rfavorable[2]

Marisa Brown of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, describing it as "an indie-electronica/hip-hop album that should thrill backpackers who are tired of soul- and funk-based beats and are looking for something fractured and galactic with that sad mechanicality that is a necessary element of any Morr Music release."[1] Trent Moorman of The Stranger gave the album 3 stars out of 5, commenting that "Fat Jon weighs in like LL Cool J in his prime."[4] Alan Ranta of Tiny Mix Tapes gave the album 3 stars out of 5, writing, "Production wise, Styrofoam's club-friendly, synth-driven electro-pop takes command."[5] Steve Marchese of XLR8R stated, "As a duo, the two deftly weave their art and craft together, retaining their strengths while creating an even more taut and accessible whole."[2] He called the album "An experimental, courageous, and wildly successful coupling of styles."[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Jon Marshall and Arne Van Petegem

No.TitleLength
1."Acid Rain Robot Repair"4:06
2."Bleed"7:28
3."Runnin' Circle"4:11
4."Space Gangsta"3:55
5."Nervous Inaction"2:51
6."Upgrade"5:31
7."Scream It Out"4:43
8."The Middle"8:26
9."Generic Genes (Spare Parts)"4:54
10."Upgrade (Grace Period Mix)"6:53
Total length:52:58

The enhanced CD version of the album contains a music video for "Space Gangsta".

Personnel

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Credits adapted from liner notes.

  • Jon Marshall – vocals, production, recording
  • Arne Van Petegem – vocals, production, recording
  • Grace Period – remix (10)
  • Human Empire – design

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Brown, Marisa. "The Same Channel". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d Marchese, Steve (December 1, 2006). "Fat Jon & Styrofoam: Same Channel". XLR8R. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  3. ^ Haight, Erick (April 6, 2007). "Fat Jon & Styrofoam". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Moorman, Trent (October 26, 2006). "CD Reviews". The Stranger. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Ranta, Alan. "Fat Jon & Styrofoam - The Same Channel". Tiny Mix Tapes. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
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