In Our Nature (José González album)
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| In Our Nature | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 24 September 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
| Genre | Indie, folk | |||
| Length | 33:08 | |||
| Label | Mute | |||
| Producer | José González | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 72/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| The A.V. Club | B+[3] |
| Dotmusic | 8/10[4] |
| Drowned in Sound | 7/10[5] |
| Mojo | [6] |
| musicOMH | [7] |
| Now | [8] |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10[9] |
| Stylus | B[10] |
| Uncut | 8/10[11] |
In Our Nature is the second studio album by Swedish singer-songwriter José González. It was released on September 24 2007 on Peacefrog Records in the UK and Imperial Recordings in Sweden. It was released on September 25 2007 by Mute Records in the United States. The album received generally positive reviews from critics: on Metacritic, it has a score of 72 out of 100 based on 27 reviews, indicating "generally favourable reviews".
The album's lyrics address the human condition, or the nature that the title refers to. Though the sonic palette features classical guitar and vocal melody, as in his debut Veneer, it is occasionally expanded. Hand claps, backing vocals and synthesizer are some notable additions.
In Sweden, the first single was "Killing for Love", whereas in the rest of Europe it was "Down the Line". Both singles came with the same B-side, a cover of "Smalltown Boy" by Bronski Beat. The second single released was "Teardrop" (backed with the exclusive instrumental B-side "Four Forks Ache"), and the third single was another split--"Killing for Love" in the UK, and "Down the Line" in Sweden. Both singles came with the same B-side, "Neon Lights".
All tracks are written by José González, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "How Low" | 2:40 | |
| 2. | "Down the Line" | 3:11 | |
| 3. | "Killing for Love" | 3:03 | |
| 4. | "In Our Nature" | 2:43 | |
| 5. | "Teardrop" | 3:33 | |
| 6. | "Abram" | 1:48 | |
| 7. | "Time to Send Someone Away" |
| 2:48 |
| 8. | "The Nest" |
| 2:24 |
| 9. | "Fold" | 2:55 | |
| 10. | "Cycling Trivialities" | 8:09 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "You're an Animal" | 4:18 |
Singles
- "Down the Line" (10 September 2007) (UK)
- "Killing for Love" (19 September 2007) (Sweden)
- "Teardrop" (12 November 2007)
- "Down the Line" (20 February 2008) (Sweden)
- "Killing for Love" (7 April 2008) (UK)
Remix EP
- "Killing for Love" (Todd Terje Brokeback Mix)
- "How Low" (Pechenga Nord-Norska Mix)
- "Killing for Love" (Beatfanatic Remix)
- "In Our Nature" (Landberg & Skogehall Mix)
- "Storm" (Pocketknife's TuBa 303 Remix)
Personnel
- José González – vocals, guitar
- Yukimi Nagano – backing vocals
- Erik Bodin – percussion
- Håkan Wirenstrand – synthesiser
