Colossus (Walt Mink album)

Colossus
Studio album by
Walt Mink
ReleasedJune 17, 1997
RecordedOctober 1996
GenreAlternative rock, math rock, psychedelic rock
Length41:34
LabelDeep Elm Records[1]
ProducerDoug "Mr Colson" Olson
Walt Mink chronology
El Producto
(1996) 		Colossus
(1997) 		Goodnite
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Pitchfork9.3/10[3]

Colossus is the fourth and final studio album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, released in 1997.[4][5]

Critical reception

The Wisconsin State Journal stated: "The diversity of Colossus shows Walt Mink toning down some of its bombast and cutting loose more than ever: From the odd tunings of the almost-too-precious 'She Can Smile' to the hand-claps of the sparkling acoustic ballad 'Act of Quiet Desperation', Walt Mink seems more assured than ever doing what it does best."[6]

AllMusic wrote: "Energetic and fiery on just about every track with few indications of studio trickery or even a mid-tempo ballad, Colossus just keeps on chugging from start to stop."[2]

Track listing

All tracks by John Kimbrough

  1. "Goodnite" - 3:43
  2. "John's Dream" - 5:05
  3. "She Can Smile" - 2:56
  4. "Brave Beyond the Call" - 4:05
  5. "Lost in the World" - 5:14
  6. "Lovely Arrhythmia" - 3:33
  7. "Boots" - 4:08
  8. "Lama" - 2:59
  9. "Act of Quiet Desperation" - 3:18
  10. "Freetime" - 6:26

Personnel

  • John Kimbrough - guitar, vocals, cover photo
  • Candice Belanoff - bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Orestes Morfin - drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Doug "Mr Colson" Olson - production, engineering, mix, photos
  • Andy Olson - assistant engineer
  • Roger Lian - mastering

References

  1. ^ "Walt Mink". Trouser Press. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Colossus - Walt Mink | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "Walt Mink: Colossus: Pitchfork Review". February 24, 2003. Archived from the original on 2003-02-24.
  4. ^ "Walt Mink Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  5. ^ Diers, James (November 5, 1997). "Walt Mink 1989-1997". City Pages. Music Notes.
  6. ^ Thompson, Stephen (July 10, 1997). "WALT MINK SHOWS OFF ITS BEST". Wisconsin State Journal. Rhythm. p. 16.