Reptilians

by STRFKR

Overview

Had they chosen to change their name to Pyramiddd, they could have been filed right next to the similar-sounding Passion Pit, Pinback, or Postal Service. But Starfucker it is, and even though the name doesn't lend itself to maturity, their third full-length shows definite signs of development. Principal songwriter Joshua Hodges still makes easy, breezy songs in a synthesized pop style on Reptilians, but the cute factor is dialed back a notch. New member Keil Corcoran boosts the sonic value with some live drumming (instead of using primarily programmed beats), and Dandy Warhols producer Jacob Portrait paints these songs with a cooler sheen, which is a big step in the right direction. These little enhancements help to make Starfucker sound less like a laptop project and more like an actual big-league band for their Polyvinyl debut. Parted out, the tunes are still glossy and uber-catchy enough to make them viable commercial jingles, but as a whole, Reptilians is way more concrete than earlier Starfucker records. There aren't any weak points, and it drifts along dreamily, from one understated jam to the next. ~ Jason Lymangrover

Product Details

Release Date:	06/25/2021
Label:	Polyvinyl
UPC:	0644110043610
Rank:	27906

Tracks

1. Born
2. Julius
3. Bury Us Alive
4. Mystery Cloud
5. Death As a Fetish
6. Astoria
7. Reptilians
8. The White of Noon
9. Hungry Ghost
10. Mona Vegas
11. Millions
12. Quality Time
13. Slow Dance
14. Recess Time
15. Helium Muffin [10-Year Anniversary Edition Bonus Track]
16. The Wisdom of Insecurity [10-Year Anniversary Edition Bonus Track]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

STRFKR   Primary Artist
Starfucker   Primary Artist
Mattress   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Various Instruments
Josh Hodges   Vocals

Technical Credits

STRFKR   Composer
Joshua Hodges   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Sohale Kevin Darouian   Design,Illustrations
Neil Corcoran   Additional Music
Randy Bemrose   Composer,Additional Music
Keil Corcoran   Composer
Carl Saff   Mastering
Josh Hodges   Musician,Composer
Jacob Portrait   Producer,Engineer,Mixing