Psychic Chasms
2009 studio album by Neon Indian
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Psychic Chasms is the debut studio album by American electronic music band Neon Indian, released on October 13, 2009, by Lefse Records. Pitchfork placed the album at number 14 on its list of Top 50 Albums of 2009,[13] while Rhapsody ranked it at number 17 on its list of 25 Best Albums of 2009.[14]
| Psychic Chasms | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 13, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 30:46 | |||
| Label | Lefse | |||
| Producer | Alan Palomo | |||
| Neon Indian chronology | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.4/10[4] |
| Metacritic | 81/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The A.V. Club | A[6] |
| Beats Per Minute | 82%[7] |
| Consequence of Sound | [8] |
| Drowned in Sound | 7/10[9] |
| The Guardian | [1] |
| Pitchfork | 8.6/10[3] |
| PopMatters | 7/10[10] |
| Spin | [11] |
| Under the Radar | 8/10[12] |
A special edition of the album, titled Mind Ctrl: Psychic Chasms Possessed, was released digitally on August 31, 2010, and physically on September 28 by Fader Label, including a set of nine bonus remixes.[15][16] In the United Kingdom, the special edition was released on September 28, 2010, by Static Tongues and added the track "Sleep Paralysist", while omitting two remixes.[17]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Alan Palomo.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "(AM)" | 0:25 |
| 2. | "Deadbeat Summer" | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Laughing Gas" | 1:43 |
| 4. | "Terminally Chill" | 3:34 |
| 5. | "(If I Knew, I'd Tell You)" | 0:48 |
| 6. | "6669 (I Don't Know If You Know)" | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Should Have Taken Acid with You" | 2:21 |
| 8. | "Mind, Drips" | 3:09 |
| 9. | "Psychic Chasms" | 4:06 |
| 10. | "Local Joke" | 3:27 |
| 11. | "Ephemeral Artery" | 2:52 |
| 12. | "7000 (Reprise)" | 0:57 |
| Total length: | 30:36 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Deadbeat Summer" (Toro y Moi Remix) | 2:59 |
| 14. | "Should Have Taken Acid with You" (Body Language Remix) | 3:19 |
| 15. | "(If I Knew, I'd Tell You)" (Javelin Remix) | 3:10 |
| 16. | "Mind, Drips" (Bibio Remix) | 4:13 |
| 17. | "Terminally Chill" (Yacht Remix) | 3:53 |
| 18. | "Ephemeral Artery" (Darby Cicci of The Antlers – Fresh Breath Remix) | 3:01 |
| 19. | "Psychic Chasms" (Twin Shadow Cover) | 3:08 |
| 20. | "Local Joke" (Dntel Mix) | 3:52 |
| 21. | "Psychic Chasms" (Anoraak Remix) | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 63:06 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Sleep Paralysist" | 4:34 |
| 14. | "Deadbeat Summer" (Toro y Moi Remix) | 2:59 |
| 15. | "Should Have Taken Acid with You" (Body Language Remix) | 3:19 |
| 16. | "(If I Knew, I'd Tell You)" (Javelin Remix) | 3:10 |
| 17. | "Mind, Drips" (Bibio Remix) | 4:13 |
| 18. | "Terminally Chill" (Yacht Remix) | 3:53 |
| 19. | "Ephemeral Artery" (Darby Cicci of The Antlers – Fresh Breath Remix) | 3:01 |
| 20. | "Local Joke" (Dntel Mix) | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 59:47 | |
Sample credits
- "Deadbeat Summer" contains a sample of "Izzat Love?" by Todd Rundgren.[18]
- "Local Joke" contains a sample of "How About a Little Fanfare?" by Todd Rundgren.[18]
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Psychic Chasms.[19]
- Alan Palomo – recording, production
- Ronald Gierhart – guitar on "Terminally Chill" and "Ephemeral Artery"
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[20] | 26 |
| US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)[21] | 11 |