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| Spa 700 | ||||
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| EP by 700 Bliss | ||||
| Released | February 23, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Experimental[1] | |||
| Length | 13:49 | |||
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| Producer | DJ Haram | |||
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Spa 700 is the debut EP by 700 Bliss, an American duo consisting of Moor Mother and DJ Haram. It was released on February 23, 2018, through Don Giovanni Records and Halcyon Veil.
Background
[edit]700 Bliss consists of Camae Ayewa, better known as Moor Mother, and Zubeyda Muzeyyen, better known as DJ Haram.[2] After DJ Haram moved to Philadelphia in 2012, they met there and started collaboration.[3] Spa 700 is the duo's debut EP.[4] It contains five tracks: "Basic", "Cosmic Slop", "Ring the Alarm", "Living", and "Scully".[5] The EP was released on February 23, 2018, through Don Giovanni Records and Halcyon Veil.[6] A music video was released for "Cosmic Slop".[7]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Crack | 8/10[8] |
| Resident Advisor | 4.2/5[5] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |   [9] |
Max Pearl of Resident Advisor wrote, "Their debut EP, Spa 700, is seething and wrathful, pairing hardcore poetry with raw, lean instrumentals."[5] Ruth Saxelby of Pitchfork described the EP as "a collection of tracks that locate Moor Mother's scathing critique of anti-blackness amid DJ Haram's sharp-footed production."[1] She added, "Ominous bass, glacial tones, and intricate percussion circle Spa 700's take-no-prisoners poetry in a riot of texture and context."[1]
Accolades
[edit]| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| NPR Music | The 50 Best Albums of 2018 | 47 |
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| Pitchfork | The Best Experimental Albums of 2018 | — |
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| The Quietus | Quietus Albums of the Year 2018 | 42 |
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Basic" | 2:20 |
| 2. | "Cosmic Slop" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Ring the Alarm" | 2:20 |
| 4. | "Living" | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Scully" | 2:40 |
| Total length: | 13:49 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from liner notes.[12]
- Moor Mother – vocals
- DJ Haram – production
- Hprism – mixing
- Ase Manual – mastering
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "The Best Experimental Albums of 2018". Pitchfork. December 14, 2018. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Pelly, Jenn (February 28, 2018). "700 Bliss: "Ring the Alarm"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on March 20, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Gallerneaux, Kristen (June 28, 2018). "Ring The Alarm: DJ Haram Interviewed". The Quietus. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Yeung, Neil Z. "Moor Mother". AllMusic. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Pearl, Max (March 27, 2018). "700 Bliss - Spa 700". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on May 3, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Joyce, Colin (February 23, 2018). "Moor Mother and DJ Haram's Noise Band 700 Bliss Feels Like a Spa Trip". Vice.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Don Giovanni (March 28, 2018). "700 Bliss - "Cosmic Slop" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Joshi, Tara (March 9, 2018). "700 Bliss – 'Spa 700' review". Crack. Archived from the original on September 17, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Lubner, Rafael (February 26, 2018). "700 Bliss - Spa 700". Tiny Mix Tapes. Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ "The 50 Best Albums Of 2018 (page 1 of 5)". NPR. December 4, 2018. Archived from the original on November 20, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Quietus Albums Of The Year 2018, In Association With Norman Records (page 5 of 5)". The Quietus. December 25, 2018. Archived from the original on September 24, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- 1 2 "Spa 700 | 700 Bliss". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2026.