For Beginner Piano
| For Beginner Piano | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 13 September 1999[1] |
| Recorded | 1999 |
| Genre | IDM, indietronica, space age pop |
| Length | 39:25 |
| Label | Warp |
| Producer | Plone |
| Singles from For Beginner Piano | |
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Independent | HHHH[3] |
| Pitchfork | 5.4/10[4] |
For Beginner Piano is the debut studio album by British electronic band Plone. It was released on Warp in 1999.
Critical reception[edit]
John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, calling it "an enjoyable album, especially for those interested in the history of the synthesizer and tape music ('60s pioneers Perrey & Kingsley are probably the best reference point)."[2] Tim Perry of The Independent said, "Plone mix warm electronica with a global sensibility."[3] Ryan Schreiber of Pitchfork gave the album a 5.4 out of 10, saying: "Like so many songs being sold to hip marketing campaigns these days, you can listen to any of For Beginner Piano's ten tracks for hours without ever noticing they're there."[4]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Plone
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "On My Bus" | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Top & Low Rent" | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Plock" | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Marbles" | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Busy Working" | 3:37 |
| 6. | "The Greek Alphabet" | 3:47 |
| 7. | "Press a Key" | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Bibi Plone" | 2:54 |
| 9. | "Be Rude to Your School" | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Summer Plays Out" | 5:21 |
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Plone – production
- Frank Arkwright – mastering
- The Designers Republic – design
- Deirdre O'Callaghan – photography
References[edit]
- ^ "For Beginner Piano". Warp. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ a b Bush, John. "For Beginner Piano - Plone". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ a b Perry, Tim (10 September 1999). "Pop: Album Reviews". The Independent. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ a b Schreiber, Ryan (28 September 1999). "Plone: For Beginner Piano". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
External links[edit]
- For Beginner Piano at Discogs (list of releases)
