High Society (Enon album)
2002 studio album by Enon
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High Society is the second album from the band Enon, released June 4, 2002, by Touch and Go Records. Originally meant to release on September 25, 2001, High Society was delayed once Enon's label, See Thru Broadcasting was closed after the September 11 attacks in New York City. The album received positive reviews from critics.
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| Released | June 4, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | March 2001-July 3, 2001 | |||
| Studios | RPM and the Industrial Building | |||
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| Length | 41:24 | |||
| Label | Touch & Go | |||
| Producer | Dave Sardy | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 74/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Pitchfork | 8.8/10[3] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |   [4] |
The album received largely positive reviews upon release.[1] Rob Mitchum of Pitchfork gave the album a rating of 8.8/10, praising John Schmersal for "taking his first firm steps towards building an independent identity" separate from his previous band, Brainiac.[3] Heather Phares of AllMusic gave 4/5 stars, praising the title song, "High Society" comparing it to music of the English rock band The Kinks.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Old Dominion" | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Count Sheep" | 3:02 |
| 3. | "In This City" | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Window Display" | 3:11 |
| 5. | "Native Numb" | 2:33 |
| 6. | "Leave It to Rust" | 3:02 |
| 7. | "Disposable Parts" | 1:54 |
| 8. | "Sold!" | 2:21 |
| 9. | "Shoulder" | 2:39 |
| 10. | "Pleasure and Privilege" | 1:58 |
| 11. | "Natural Disasters" | 2:49 |
| 12. | "Carbonation" | 2:52 |
| 13. | "Salty" | 2:27 |
| 14. | "High Society" | 3:12 |
| 15. | "Diamond Raft" | 2:21 |
| Total length: | 41:24 | |