Extractions (album)

Extractions
Studio album by
Dif Juz
Released1 July 1985
Recorded6–20 April 1985
StudioPalladium Studios, Edinburgh
GenreDream pop
Length56:29
Label4AD
ProducerRobin Guthrie
Dif Juz chronology
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Extractions is the third studio album by English band Dif Juz, released in 1985 by record label 4AD.[1]

Recording

Extractions was recorded in April 1985 at Palladium Studios, Edinburgh, with Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins as producer and Keith Mitchell as engineer.[2] Cocteau Twins singer Elizabeth Fraser provides guest vocals on track 5.

It was less ambient than the band's previous works while retaining the same "moody" tone.[3] It included additions like saxophone, unconventional percussion, and increased studio experimentation.[4]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Trouser Pressmixed[6]

AllMusic called it "a gripping, involving instrumental masterpiece" and praised Guthrie's "echo-laden" production.[5] Trouser Press, on the other hand, wrote: "As an instrumental band, Dif Juz must be vigilant not to fall into the nice-sound-few-ideas trap. They get by on Extractions, but just barely."[6] Long Live Vinyl credited the album with expanding on the era's dream pop sound.[7]

Track listing

All tracks written by Dif Juz

Side One
  1. "Crosswinds" - 7:43
  2. "A Starting Point" - 3:39
  3. "Silver Passage" - 3:55
  4. "The Last Day" - 4:01
Side Two
  2. "Love Insane" - 3:11
  3. "Marooned" - 4:02
  4. "Two Fine Days (And a Thunderstorm)" - 2:29
  5. "Echo Wreck" - 4:37
  6. "Twin and Earth" - 4:29

Personnel

Dif Juz
  • Alan Curtis
  • David Curtis
  • Gary Bromley
  • Richard Thomas
Additional Personnel

References

  1. ^ "Dif Juz: 'Extractions'". 4AD. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  2. ^ Extractions (liner). Dif Juz. 4AD. 1987.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ Bush, John. "AllMusic Biography by John Bush". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  4. ^ Bush, John. "AllMusic Biography by John Bush". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  5. ^ a b Raggett, Ned. "Extractions – Dif Juz | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  6. ^ a b Robbins, Ira; Sheridan, David. "TrouserPress.com :: Dif Juz". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  7. ^ "The Top 40 Essential Dreampop Vinyl". Long Live Vinyl. Retrieved 4 August 2024.