Evermotion
2015 studio album by Guster
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Evermotion is a studio album by the American alternative rock band Guster.[1][2] It was released on January 13, 2015, on both Ocho Mule, the band's own label, and Nettwerk Records.[3] It was their first album in five years, following Easy Wonderful in 2010.[4]
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| Released | January 13, 2015 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock | |||
| Length | 38:01 | |||
| Label | Ocho Mule/Nettwerk | |||
| Producer | Richard Swift[1] | |||
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The album's title comes from a line in the song "Gangway" ("I'd lean into each turn seeking evermotion"). The first single from the album, "Simple Machine", was released on September 9, 2014, with the B-side track "Long Night". Guster stated on their website that they wanted to "become something else completely" with Evermotion.
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 73/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[7] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [8] |
Relix called the album "a relaxed and reassuring Sunday-morning record, a reservoir of tranquil tones for anyone in need of a relaxing respite."[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Long Night" | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Endlessly" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Doin' It by Myself" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Lazy Love" | 2:57 |
| 5. | "Simple Machine" | 3:07 |
| 6. | "Expectation" | 3:11 |
| 7. | "Gangway" | 3:13 |
| 8. | "Kid Dreams" | 4:13 |
| 9. | "Never Coming Down" | 2:34 |
| 10. | "It Is Just What It Is" | 3:40 |
| 11. | "Farewell" | 2:41 |
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 3 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 32 |