Mosaic (Fennesz album)
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| Mosaic | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 6 December 2024 | |||
| Recorded | January–May 2024[1] | |||
| Studio | Seven Fountains (Vienna)[1] | |||
| Length | 43:05 | |||
| Label | Touch | |||
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Mosaic is a solo studio album by Austrian musician Christian Fennesz under the mononym Fennesz. It was released on 6 December 2024 through Touch.[2] It peaked at number 19 on the UK Album Downloads Chart.[3] It received universal acclaim from critics.[2]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 83/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[6] |
| Spectrum Culture | 72%[7] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Mosaic received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 83 out of 100 from 7 critic scores.[2]
Anthony D'Amico of Brainwashed commented that "casual listening only reveals vibes and melodies, but the true beauty of this album lies far more in how it sounds (and how it flows) than it does in the actual chords and melodies being played."[8] Bill Pearis of BrooklynVegan stated, "this record really demands headphone listening or a really good sound system, cranked up to a proper volume so that his meticulously designed atmospheres can really swirl around you."[9] Levi Dayan of The Quietus called the album "Fennesz at his most cinematically emotional."[10] He added, "The catharsis at times risks spilling into soundtrack-type material, but Fennesz's trademark textural warmth keeps the music immersive and involving at all times."[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heliconia" | 9:13 |
| 2. | "Love and the Framed Insects" | 5:54 |
| 3. | "Personare" | 4:59 |
| 4. | "A Man Outside" | 6:31 |
| 5. | "Patterning Heart" | 7:31 |
| 6. | "Goniorizon" | 8:58 |
| Total length: | 43:05 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Reversio" | 4:09 |
| Total length: | 47:18 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[1]
- Christian Fennesz – recording
- Denis Blackham – mastering
- Jon Wozencroft – photography
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[3] | 19 |