Still Slipping Vol. 1
| Still Slipping Vol. 1 | ||||
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| Mixtape by | ||||
| Released | 13 August 2021 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 46:16 | |||
| Label | XL | |||
| Producer | Joy Orbison | |||
| Joy Orbison chronology | ||||
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Still Slipping Vol. 1 is the debut mixtape by English musician, DJ, and record producer Joy Orbison.[1] It was released on XL Recordings on 13 August 2021.[1] It includes guest appearances from Herron, James Massiah, Bathe, Léa Sen, Edna, Goya Gumbani, and Tyson,[1] as well as voice notes from his family members.[2] The mixtape's cover art is a photograph of his cousin Leighann.[1] It topped the UK Dance Albums Chart.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 78/100[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Beats Per Minute | 72%[6] |
| The Guardian | [7] |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10[8] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Still Slipping Vol. 1 received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 78 out of 100 from 6 critic scores.[4]
Tayyab Amin of The Guardian stated, "Shades of ambient and electronica are mixed in with Joy Orbison's slinky, slick brand of house, garage and techno, and the array of guest singers, poets and rappers sharpen the record's most potent moments."[7] Paul Simpson of AllMusic commented that "The beats are more detailed and less heavy than on Joy's singles, and the atmospheric elements and broken textures recall the off-kilter haziness of Actress."[5] Conor Lochrie of Beats Per Minute called the mixtape "a fiercely nostalgic collection, the air heavy with melancholy" and "a snapshot of nocturnal notes and quiet moments, laden with pensiveness."[6]
Accolades
[edit]| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| Clash | Clash Albums of the Year 2021 | 10
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| Slant Magazine | The 10 Best Electronic Albums of 2021 | —
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Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "W/ Dad & Frankie" | 2:34 |
| 2. | "Sparko" (featuring Herron) | 2:15 |
| 3. | "Swag w/ Kav" (featuring James Massiah and Bathe) | 4:04 |
| 4. | "Better" (featuring Léa Sen) | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Bernard?" | 3:43 |
| 6. | "Runnersz" | 2:20 |
| 7. | "'Rraine" (featuring Edna) | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Glorious Amateurs" | 3:19 |
| 9. | "S Gets Jaded" | 1:20 |
| 10. | "Froth Sipping" | 3:14 |
| 11. | "Layer 6" | 4:09 |
| 12. | "In Drink" | 2:55 |
| 13. | "Playground" (featuring Goya Gumbani) | 2:57 |
| 14. | "Born Slipping" (featuring Tyson) | 4:32 |
| Total length: | 46:16 | |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 68 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 92 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[3] | 1 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[13] | 4 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Strauss, Matthew (21 July 2021). "Joy Orbison Announces Debut Mixtape Still Slipping Vol. 1". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ Eede, Christian (21 July 2021). "Joy Orbison Reveals New Mixtape, 'Still Slipping Vol. 1'". The Quietus. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Joy Orbison - Still Slipping, Vol. 1 [Mixtape]". Metacritic. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b Simpson, Paul. "Still Slipping, Vol. 1 - Joy Orbison". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b Lochrie, Conor (25 August 2021). "Album Review: Joy Orbison – Still Slipping Vol. 1". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b Amin, Tayyab (13 August 2021). "Joy Orbison: Still Slipping Vol 1 review – walking away from the dancefloor". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ Cardew, Ben (16 August 2021). "Joy Orbison: Still Slipping Vol. 1". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Clash Albums Of The Year 2021". Clash. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "The 10 Best Electronic Albums of 2021". Slant Magazine. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
External links
[edit]- Still Slipping Vol. 1 at Discogs (list of releases)