Third Law (album)
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| Third Law | ||||
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| Released | 22 January 2016 | |||
| Genre | Electronic[1] | |||
| Length | 52:08 | |||
| Label | Tri Angle | |||
| Producer | Roly Porter | |||
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Third Law is the third studio album by British record producer Roly Porter. It was released on 22 January 2016 through Tri Angle.[2] It received universal acclaim from critics.[3]
Roly Porter is a British record producer.[4] He is a member of Vex'd, along with Jamie Teasdale.[5] The duo released Degenerate (2005) and Cloud Seed (2010).[6]
Third Law is Porter's third solo studio album, following Aftertime (2011) and Life Cycle of a Massive Star (2013).[7] It was released on 22 January 2016 through Tri Angle.[2][8]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.6/10[9] |
| Metacritic | 83/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [10] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[11] |
| Mixmag | 8/10[12] |
| Pitchfork | 8.0/10[13] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[14] |
| Resident Advisor | 4.2/5[15] |
| Spin | 8/10[16] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | 3.5/5[17] |
| XLR8R | 8/10[18] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Third Law received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 83 out of 100 from 12 critic scores.[3]
Paul Simpson of AllMusic described the album as "another stunning, occasionally overwhelming mass of sound utilizing choral voices, strings, and vintage synthesizers in addition to pulverizing percussive bursts."[10] He added, "As eye-opening as its cover art, Third Law is a startling, fascinating listen and another triumph for Porter."[10] Harley Brown of Spin stated, "In trying to transcend dance music, he's actually made its purest form: an album that's a listening experience."[16]
Bryon Hayes of Exclaim! stated, "Just as deep and cosmic in scope as its predecessor, this album eschews traditional beats in favour of a primordial throb, a rhythm that seems to originate deep within the planet's core."[11] He added, "Enrobed in a thick coat of static and flanked by darkness, these eight lengthy pieces are full of all manner of uncanny spirits."[11] Brian Duricy of PopMatters stated, "In the history of electronic music paying homage to our ideas of outer space, Porter has crafted a deserving addition to the canon."[14]
Accolades
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quietus | Albums of the Year 2016 | 67 |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Roly Porter.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "4101" | 7:57 |
| 2. | "In System" | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Mass" | 5:47 |
| 4. | "Blind Blackening" | 8:33 |
| 5. | "High Places" | 5:08 |
| 6. | "In Flight" | 6:13 |
| 7. | "Departure Stage" | 6:49 |
| 8. | "Known Space" | 6:49 |
| Total length: | 52:08 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[20]
- Roly Porter – production
- Cynthia Millar – ondes Martenot
- Paul Jebanasam – guitar
- Matt Colton – mastering
- Dr.Me – design
- Suren Manbelyan – photography
