Molocular Meditation
| Molocular Meditation | ||||
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| Released | 21 February 2020 | |||
| Length | 39:36 | |||
| Label | Editions Mego | |||
| Producer | Jan St. Werner | |||
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Molocular Meditation is a studio album by German musician Jan St. Werner. It was released on 21 February 2020 through Editions Mego. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.[1]
Background
[edit]Jan St. Werner is a German musician and one half of the duo Mouse on Mars along with Andi Toma.[2] Molocular Meditation consists of four tracks: "Molocular Meditation", "Back to Animals", "On the Infinite of Universe and Worlds", and "VS Cancelled".[3] It features vocal contributions from the late Mark E. Smith of the Fall.[4] Werner, Toma, and Smith previously collaborated as Von Südenfed.[5]
The album was released on 21 February 2020 through Editions Mego.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 80/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10[8] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Molocular Meditation received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 80 out of 100 from 5 critic scores.[1]
Robert Ham of Pitchfork commented that Smith "sounds hale and inspired, evoking the spirit of William S. Burroughs' recorded work in his delivery and unmistakable drawl."[8] Adam Lehrer of The Quietus wrote, "The music is cryptic, otherworldly, and uncanny."[9] Paul Simpson of AllMusic stated, "While some of Werner's solo efforts, brilliant as they are, can seem cold and challenging, Smith's vocals on the album draw out the levity and excitement for exploring new ideas that might not be apparent otherwise."[7]
Accolades
[edit]| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quietus | Quietus Reissues etc. of the Year 2020 | 45 |
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Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Mark E. Smith, except track 3 by Giordano Bruno; all music is composed by Jan St. Werner.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Molocular Meditation" | 19:59 |
| 2. | "Back to Animals" | 4:51 |
| 3. | "On the Infinite of Universe and Worlds" | 12:09 |
| 4. | "VS Cancelled" | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 39:36 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from liner notes.[11][12]
- Jan St. Werner – production
- Mark E. Smith – vocals (1, 2, 4)
- Guiseppe Maria Zevola – vocals (3)
- Andi Toma – pre-mastering
- Zino Mikorey – mastering
- Rupert Smyth Studio – artwork
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Molocular Meditation by Jan St. Werner". Metacritic. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Phares, Heather. "Jan St. Werner". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Hussey, Allison (2 January 2020). "Jan St. Werner's New Song Features the Fall's Mark E. Smith: Listen". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Pearis, Bill (3 January 2020). "Jan St Werner (Mouse on Mars) preps new LP ft. the late Mark E Smith - listen to "VS Canceled"". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on 7 February 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Eede, Christian (4 December 2019). "Jan St. Werner's New LP Features Mark E. Smith". The Quietus. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Kenneally, Cerys (3 January 2020). "Mouse on Mars' Jan St. Werner shares new single "VS Cancelled" featuring The Fall's Mark E. Smith". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 30 May 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- 1 2 Simpson, Paul. "Molocular Meditation - Jan St. Werner". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- 1 2 Ham, Robert (21 February 2020). "Jan St. Werner: Molocular Meditation". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Lehrer, Adam (5 March 2020). "I Think That's The Lot: Mark E Smith Signs Off On Jan St Werner's New Album". The Quietus. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Quietus Reissues Etc. Of The Year 2020 (In Association With Norman Records) (page 3)". The Quietus. 7 December 2020. Archived from the original on 22 September 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Molocular Meditation | Jan St. Werner - Fiepblatter Catalogue". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Jan St. Werner (2020). Molocular Meditation (vinyl liner notes). Editions Mego.
External links
[edit]- Molocular Meditation at Discogs (list of releases)