From the Double Gone Chapel
2004 studio album by Two Lone Swordsmen
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From the Double Gone Chapel is a studio album by Two Lone Swordsmen. It was released through Warp on 17 May 2004.[2] The album's title derives from a pub in East End of London.[3] The album includes a cover of the Gun Club's "Sex Beat".[4] The album peaked at number 19 on the UK Independent Albums Chart.[5]
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| Released | 17 May 2004 | |||
| Studio | The Rotters Golf Club | |||
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| Length | 53:42 | |||
| Label | Warp | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 69/100[6] |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
| The Guardian | [8] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[9] |
| Stylus Magazine | A[10] |
At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 69, based on 13 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[6]
Heather Phares of AllMusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, writing, "Even if the sound they pursue here is just a detour, its seamless and creative fusion of rock and electronic idioms deserves respect."[7] Dan Lett of Pitchfork gave the album a 7.9 out of 10, commenting that "The contrasting styles don't always sit comfortably, but individual tracks sparkle with creativity and the newfound dark side is a surprisingly pleasant fit."[9] Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and called it "the duo's most arresting album yet, introducing live instruments, songwriting and Weatherall's own deadpan vocals to their murky electronic brew."[8]
In 2014, NME placed it at number 64 on the "101 Albums to Hear Before You Die" list.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Andrew Weatherall and Keith Tenniswood, except "Sex Beat" written by Jeffrey Lee Pierce.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Stack Up" | 2:52 |
| 2. | "Faux" | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Formica Fuego" | 4:57 |
| 4. | "The Lurch" | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Sex Beat" | 4:02 |
| 6. | "Damp" | 4:17 |
| 7. | "Punches and Knives" | 4:04 |
| 8. | "The Valve" | 4:46 |
| 9. | "Kamanda's Response" | 4:42 |
| 10. | "Sick When We Kiss" | 5:01 |
| 11. | "Taste of Our Flames" | 5:40 |
| 12. | "Driving with My Gears in Reverse (Only Makes You Move Further Away)" | 5:05 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[12]
- Andrew Weatherall – production, mixing
- Keith Tenniswood – production, mixing
- Lung – additional guitar (1), artwork
- Richard Thair – drums (1, 11)
- Nick Burton – guest appearance (3, 4, 5, 7, 12)
- Gordon Mills – guest appearance (6)
- Wildcat Will – guest appearance (9)
- Nina Walsh – vocals (11)
- Moonus – keyboards (12)
- Noel Summerville – mastering
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[5] | 19 |