Intermission (Shigeto EP)
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| Released | October 30, 2015 | |||
| Length | 22:39 | |||
| Label | Ghostly International | |||
| Producer | Zachary Saginaw | |||
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Intermission is an EP by American record producer Zachary Shigeto Saginaw under the mononym Shigeto. It was released on October 30, 2015, through Ghostly International. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.[1]
Background
[edit]Zachary Shigeto Saginaw, better known under the mononym Shigeto, is an American record producer from Ann Arbor, Michigan.[2] He released Full Circle (2010), Lineage (2012), and No Better Time Than Now (2013).[3] Intermission consists of six tracks.[4] It was released on October 30, 2015, through Ghostly International.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 71/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [6] |
| Drowned in Sound | 7/10[7] |
| Exclaim! | 6/10[8] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 7.5/10[9] |
| Resident Advisor | 3.0/5[10] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Intermission received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 71 out of 100 from 4 critic scores.[1]
Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote, "Though it might not be as substantial or as neatly tied together as No Better Time Than Now, the EP is easy to enjoy and full in form."[6] Joe Goggins of Drowned in Sound described the EP as "a purer collection of ambient tracks than he's made to date" and added that "it suits him."[7] Kit Macdonald of Resident Advisor stated, "With all of Intermission's variety, fans will likely find something to enjoy as they look forward to Saginaw relaxing into his next path."[10]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Zachary Saginaw.[11]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pulse" | 7:07 |
| 2. | "City Dweller" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Gently" | 2:14 |
| 4. | "Do My Thing" | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Deep Breathing" | 1:51 |
| 6. | "Need Nobody" | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 22:39 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from liner notes.[11]
- Zachary Saginaw – production, mixing
- Christopher Koltay – mixing
- Daddy Kev – mastering
- Michael Cina – artwork
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Intermission [EP] by Shigeto". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Hughes, Josiah (August 19, 2015). "Shigeto Reveals 'Intermission' EP, Shares "Pulse" Single". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on August 24, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Shigeto". AllMusic. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Siregar, Cady (September 22, 2015). "Shigeto – "Do My Thing" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (October 1, 2015). "Listen: Shigeto Shares 'Do My Thing'". Clash. Archived from the original on August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Kellman, Andy. "Intermission - Shigeto". AllMusic. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Goggins, Joe (November 3, 2015). "Ep Review: Shigeto - Intermission". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Sylvester, Daniel (October 28, 2015). "Shigeto Intermission EP". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Foster, Rory (October 28, 2015). "Shigeto boils it down". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on October 30, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Macdonald, Kit (November 9, 2015). "Shigeto - Intermission EP". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on July 1, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Shigeto (2015). Intermission (vinyl liner notes). Ghostly International.
- ↑ "Intermission | SHIGETO". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
Further reading
[edit]- Weiner, Natalie (October 28, 2015). "Listen to Shigeto's New EP 'Intermission': Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Intermission at Discogs (list of releases)