Introduction, Presence

Introduction, Presence
Studio album by
Nation of Language
ReleasedMay 22, 2020 (2020-05-22)
Genres
Length43:18
ProducerAbe Seiferth
Nation of Language chronology
Reality
(2018) 		Introduction, Presence
(2020) 		A Way Forward
(2021)
Singles from Introduction, Presence
  1. "The Motorist"
    Released: October 10, 2019[1]
  2. "Rush & Fever"
    Released: February 13, 2020[2]
  3. "Tournament"
    Released: March 5, 2020[3]
  4. "September Again"
    Released: March 26, 2020[4]
  5. "Friend Machine"
    Released: April 16, 2020[5]
  6. "The Wall & I"
    Released: May 7, 2020[6]

Introduction, Presence is the debut studio album by American synth-pop band Nation of Language. The self-released album was scheduled for release on April 3, 2020, but was postponed to May 22, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Album of the Year80/100[8]
Metacritic81/100[7]
Review scores
SourceRating
NMEStarStarStarStar[9]
Paste8.8/10[10]
Pitchfork7.4/10[11]
Under the RadarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarHalf star[12]
The Young Folks8/10[13]

Introduction, Presence was critically acclaimed by contemporary music critics upon release. On review aggregator website, Metacritic, Introduction, Presence has an average critic score of 81 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim" based on four critics. On Album of the Year, Introduction, Presence has an average score of 80 out of 100 based on five critics.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Nation of Language; all music is composed by Ian Richard Devaney, Abe Seiferth, Michael Sue-Poi, and Fabrizio Moretti.

No.TitleLength
1."Tournament"3:58
2."Rush & Fever"4:01
3."September Again"3:54
4."On Division St"3:14
5."Indignities"5:26
6."Automobile"4:30
7."Friend Machine"4:27
8."Sacred Tongue"3:32
9."The Motorist"5:11
10."The Wall & I"5:05
Total length:43:18

References

  1. ^ Leas, Ryan (October 10, 2019). "Nation Of Language – "The Motorist"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Helman, Peter (February 13, 2020). "Nation Of Language – "Rush & Fever"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "Nation Of Language Release New Single 'Tournament'". Broadway World. March 5, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  4. ^ DeVille, Chris (March 26, 2020). "Nation Of Language – "September Again"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  5. ^ "Nation of Language releases "Friend Machine"". New Jersey Stage. April 16, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  6. ^ Keogan, Natalia (May 7, 2020). "Brooklyn Synth-Pop Group Nation of Language Share New Single "The Wall & I"". Paste. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "Introduction, Presence by Nation of Language Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  8. ^ "Nation of Language - Introduction, Presence - Reviews". Album of the Year. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  9. ^ Buchanan, Rhys (May 20, 2020). "Nation Of Language – 'Introduction, Presence' review: Brooklyn new wave trio make riveting case for '80s revival". NME. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  10. ^ Manno, Lizzie (May 27, 2020). "Nation of Language Release the Most Exciting Synth-Pop Debut in Years". Paste. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  11. ^ Glickman, David (May 28, 2020). "Nation of Language: Introduction, Presence Album Review". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  12. ^ Bullock, Paul (May 22, 2020). "Nation of Language: Introduction, Presence (Self-Released) Review". Under the Radar. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  13. ^ Russell, Max (June 14, 2020). "Album Review: Nation of Language's solid debut comes from experience". The Young Folks. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

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