Friend Opportunity
2007 studio album by Deerhoof
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Friend Opportunity is the ninth studio album by American experimental rock band Deerhoof. It was released on January 23, 2007, on Kill Rock Stars, ATP Recordings and 5 Rue Christine.
| Friend Opportunity | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 23, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
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| Length | 36:39 | |||
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| Producer | Deerhoof | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 78/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The A.V. Club | A−[4] |
| The Guardian |  [5] |
| Mojo | [6] |
| MSN Music (Consumer Guide) | C+[7] |
| NME | 7/10[8] |
| Pitchfork | 8.9/10[9] |
| Q | [10] |
| Rolling Stone | [11] |
| Spin | [12] |
Twelve different front covers were designed for the album by the British artist David Shrigley.[13]
Composition
Friend shows Deerhoof shift into traditional pop rock, yielding a "pretty intricate [and] proggy" take on the genre.[14][15] Along with experimental pop, it is also seen as a return to the "listener-friendly" avant-garde music that appeared on Apple O' and Milk Man.[4][16]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Perfect Me" | 2:40 |
| 2. | "+81" | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Believe E.S.P." | 3:07 |
| 4. | "The Galaxist" | 2:40 |
| 5. | "Choco Fight" | 3:01 |
| 6. | "Whither the Invisible Birds?" | 2:11 |
| 7. | "Cast Off Crown" | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Kidz Are So Small" | 1:59 |
| 9. | "Matchbook Seeks Maniac" | 3:23 |
| 10. | "Look Away" | 11:45 |
| Total length: | 36:36 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Perfect Me" | 2:40 |
| 2. | "Choco Fight" | 3:00 |
| 3. | "+81" | 3:04 |
| 4. | "Believe E.S.P" | 3:07 |
| 5. | "The Galaxist" | 2:42 |
| 6. | "Makko Shobu" | 2:07 |
| 7. | "Matchbook Seeks Maniac" | 3:20 |
| 8. | "Cast Off Crown" | 2:48 |
| 9. | "Kidz Are So Small" | 1:59 |
| 10. | "Whither the Invisible Birds?" | 2:12 |
| 11. | "Look Away" | 11:46 |
| Total length: | 38:45 | |
Personnel
- John Dieterich – guitar
- Satomi Matsuzaki – bass, vocals
- Greg Saunier – drums, vocals
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[17] | 3 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[18] | 14 |