Mosaic (Fennesz album)
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| Released | 6 December 2024 | |||
| Recorded | January–May 2024[1] | |||
| Studio | Seven Fountains (Vienna)[1] | |||
| Length | 43:05 | |||
| Label | Touch | |||
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Mosaic is a solo studio album by Austrian musician Christian Fennesz under the mononym Fennesz. It was released on 6 December 2024 through Touch.[2] It peaked at number 19 on the UK Album Downloads Chart.[3] It received universal acclaim from critics.[2]
Background
[edit]Mosaic is Fennesz's first solo studio album since Agora (2019).[4] He released a collaborative studio album with Ozmotic, titled Senzatempo, in 2023.[4] Mosaic was created between 2023 and 2024.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 83/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[6] |
| Spectrum Culture | 72%[7] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Mosaic received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 83 out of 100 from 7 critic scores.[2]
Anthony D'Amico of Brainwashed commented that "casual listening only reveals vibes and melodies, but the true beauty of this album lies far more in how it sounds (and how it flows) than it does in the actual chords and melodies being played."[8] Bill Pearis of BrooklynVegan stated, "this record really demands headphone listening or a really good sound system, cranked up to a proper volume so that his meticulously designed atmospheres can really swirl around you."[9] Levi Dayan of The Quietus called the album "Fennesz at his most cinematically emotional."[10] He added, "The catharsis at times risks spilling into soundtrack-type material, but Fennesz's trademark textural warmth keeps the music immersive and involving at all times."[10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heliconia" | 9:13 |
| 2. | "Love and the Framed Insects" | 5:54 |
| 3. | "Personare" | 4:59 |
| 4. | "A Man Outside" | 6:31 |
| 5. | "Patterning Heart" | 7:31 |
| 6. | "Goniorizon" | 8:58 |
| Total length: | 43:05 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from liner notes.[1]
- Christian Fennesz – recording
- Denis Blackham – mastering
- Jon Wozencroft – photography
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[3] | 19 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Fennesz (2024). Mosaic (CD booklet). Touch.
- ^ a b c d "Mosaic by Fennesz". Metacritic. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Breihan, Tom (13 October 2024). "Fennesz – "Heliconia"". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Simpson, Paul. "Mosaic - Fennesz". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Bromfield, Daniel (28 December 2024). "Fennesz: Mosaic". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Eleanor, Aly (5 January 2025). "Fennesz: Mosaic". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ D'Amico, Anthony (9 December 2024). "Fennesz, "Mosaic"". Brainwashed. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (6 December 2024). "Indie Basement (12/6): the week in classic indie, alternative, and college rock". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ a b Dayan, Levi (10 December 2024). "Fennesz – Mosaic". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- Welsh, April Clare (4 December 2024). "Fennesz, "Mosaic"". Bandcamp Daily.