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{{for|another album with the name|The Ocean Blue}}
{{Infobox Album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
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| Name = Cerulean
| Type = studio album
| name = Cerulean
| Artist = [[Baths (musician)|Baths]]
| type = studio album
| artist = [[Baths (musician)|Baths]]
| Cover = BathsCeruleanCover.jpg
| cover = BathsCeruleanCover.jpg
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| Released = {{start date|2010|07|22}}
| border = yes
| Genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]]
| Length = {{duration|m=43|s=24}}
| alt =
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| released = {{start date|2010|06|22}}
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| Label = [[Anticon]]
| Producer = Baths
| recorded =
| venue =
| This album = '''''Cerulean'''''<br>(2010)
| studio =
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| Next album = ''[[Pop Music/False B-Sides]]''<br />(2011)
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| genre =
* [[Hypnagogic pop]]
* [[Glitch (music)|glitch]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/baths-cerulean |title=Baths - Cerulean |author=B Mcghee |publisher=[[Tiny Mix Tapes]] |date=July 16, 2010 |accessdate=April 14, 2019}}</ref>
* [[experimental pop]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.xlr8r.com/artist-tips/artist-tips-geotic-baths |title=Artist Tips: Geotic / Baths - XLR8R |publisher=[[XLR8R]] |date=October 3, 2018 |accessdate=April 14, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Wonky (genre)|wonky]]
| length = {{duration|m=43|s=24}}
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| label = [[Anticon]]
| producer = Baths
| prev_title =
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| next_title = [[Pop Music/False B-Sides]]
| next_year = 2011
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'''''Cerulean''''' is the debut [[studio album]] by American [[Electronic music|electronic]] musician [[Baths (musician)|Baths]]. It was released on June 22, 2010 by [[Anticon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140722-dis-meets-baths|title=Interview - DiS meets Baths|work=Drowned in Sound|first=Kyle|last=Ellison|date=September 7, 2010|access-date=December 18, 2014|archive-date=December 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218091608/http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140722-dis-meets-baths|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| ADM = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/1976/Baths-Cerulean.aspx |title=Cerulean by Baths reviews |publisher=[[AnyDecentMusic?]] |date=June 22, 2019 |accessdate=April 14, 2019}}</ref>
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/cerulean-mw0001995034|title=Cerulean - Baths|work=AllMusic|first=Heather|last=Phares|accessdate=December 16, 2014}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/cerulean-mw0001995034|title=Cerulean - Baths|work=AllMusic|first=Heather|last=Phares|accessdate=December 16, 2014}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[The A.V. Club]]
| rev2 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]''
| rev2score = A-<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/review/baths-iceruleani-49314|title=Baths: Cerulean|work=The A.V. Club|first=Erik|last=Adams|date=December 21, 2010}}</ref>
| rev2score = A−<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/review/baths-iceruleani-49314|title=Baths: Cerulean|work=The A.V. Club|first=Erik|last=Adams|date=December 21, 2010}}</ref>
| rev3 = [[BBC]]
| rev3 = [[BBC Music]]
| rev3score = favorable<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/6mcg|title=Baths - Cerulean - Review|work=BBC|first=Mike|last=Diver|year=2010}}</ref>
| rev3score = (favorable)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/6mcg|title=Baths - Cerulean - Review|work=BBC|first=Mike|last=Diver|year=2010}}</ref>
| rev4 = [[Drowned in Sound]]
| rev4 = ''[[Drowned in Sound]]''
| rev4score = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15559/reviews/4140612|title=Baths - Cerulean|work=Drowned in Sound|first=Kyle|last=Ellison|date=July 30, 2010}}</ref>
| rev4score = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15559/reviews/4140612|title=Baths - Cerulean|work=Drowned in Sound|first=Kyle|last=Ellison|date=July 30, 2010|access-date=June 12, 2013|archive-date=November 23, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123103738/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15559/reviews/4140612|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev5 = [[Exclaim!]]
| rev5 = ''[[Exclaim!]]''
| rev5score = favorable<ref>{{cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/Baths-Cerulean|title=Baths - Cerulean|work=Exclaim!|first=Ashley|last=Hamspon|date=July 13, 2010}}</ref>
| rev5score = (favorable)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/Baths-Cerulean|title=Baths - Cerulean|work=Exclaim!|first=Ashley|last=Hampson|date=July 13, 2010}}</ref>
| rev6 = [[Pitchfork Media]]
| rev6 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
| rev6score = 8.2/10<ref name=pitchfork>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14433-cerulean/|title=Baths: Cerulean|work=Pitchfork Media|first=Ian|last=Cohen|date=July 9, 2010}}</ref>
| rev6score = 8.2/10<ref name=pitchfork>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14433-cerulean/|title=Baths: Cerulean|work=Pitchfork Media|first=Ian|last=Cohen|date=July 9, 2010}}</ref>
| rev7 = [[PopMatters]]
| rev7 = ''[[PopMatters]]''
| rev7score = {{rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/127360-baths-cerulean/|title=Baths: Cerulean|work=PopMatters|first=Joe|last=Copplestone|date=July 1, 2010}}</ref>
| rev7score = {{rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/127360-baths-cerulean/|title=Baths: Cerulean|work=PopMatters|first=Joe|last=Copplestone|date=July 1, 2010}}</ref>
| rev8 = [[Resident Advisor]]
| rev8 = ''[[Resident Advisor]]''
| rev8score = 4/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/review-view.aspx?id=7923|title=Baths - Cerulean|work=Resident Advisor|first=Max|last=Willens|date=September 1, 2010}}</ref>
| rev8score = 4/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/review-view.aspx?id=7923|title=Baths - Cerulean|work=Resident Advisor|first=Max|last=Willens|date=September 1, 2010}}</ref>
| rev9 = [[The Skinny (magazine)|The Skinny]]
| rev9 = ''[[The Skinny (magazine)|The Skinny]]''
| rev9score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/records/100154-baths_cerulean|title=Baths – Cerulean|work=The Skinny|first=Martin|last=Skivington|date=August 16, 2010}}</ref>
| rev9score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/records/100154-baths_cerulean|title=Baths – Cerulean|work=The Skinny|first=Martin|last=Skivington|date=August 16, 2010}}</ref>
| rev10 = [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]
| rev10 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev10score = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/baths-cerulean-anticon/|title=Baths, 'Cerulean' (Anticon)|work=Spin|first=Marc|last=Hogan|date=June 22, 2010}}</ref>
| rev10score = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/baths-cerulean-anticon/|title=Baths, 'Cerulean' (Anticon)|work=Spin|first=Marc|last=Hogan|date=June 22, 2010}}</ref>
}}
}}
The album received generally favorable reviews from critics. The lead single "Maximalist" was premiered by ''[[Earmilk]]'' and later featured on Pitchfork.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/12130-maximalist/|title="Maximalist" {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|date=25 March 2010 |language=en|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref> Later in 2010, Pitchfork gave ''Cerulean'' an "Honorable Mention" in their countdown of the best albums of 2010.<ref name="Pitchfork">{{citation|last=Neyland|first=Nick|title=Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention|date=December 15, 2010|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7894-albums-of-the-year-2010-honorable-mention/|work=Pitchfork Media|accessdate=December 20, 2010}}</ref> The album was also named by [[The A.V. Club]] as the 21st best album of 2010.<ref name="AV Club">{{citation|url=https://www.avclub.com/the-best-music-of-2010-1798225029|title=The best music of 2010|work=The A.V. Club|date=December 8, 2010|access-date=December 20, 2010}}</ref>
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'''''Cerulean''''' is the first studio album by American electronic musician [[Baths (musician)|Baths]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140722-dis-meets-baths|title=Interview - DiS meets Baths|work=Drowned in Sound|first=Kyle|last=Ellison|date=September 7, 2010}}</ref> It was released on [[Anticon]] in 2010.<ref name=pitchfork/>

The album has received generally favorable reviews from critics. It was included on two end-of-year lists; it was named by [[The A.V. Club]] as the 21st best album of 2010,<ref name="AV Club">{{citation|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-best-music-of-2010,48635/|title=The best music of 2010|work=The A.V. Club|date=December 8, 2010|accessdate=December 20, 2010}}</ref> while [[Pitchfork Media]] gave it an "Honorable Mention" in their countdown of the best albums of 2010.<ref name="Pitchfork">{{citation|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7894-albums-of-the-year-2010-honorable-mention/|title=Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention|work=Pitchfork Media|first=Nick|last=Neyland|date=December 15, 2010|accessdate=December 20, 2010}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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|length13=5:17
|length13=5:17
}}
}}

==Personnel==
Credits adapted from [[AllMusic]] website.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/cerulean-mw0001995034 |title=Cerulean - Baths |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=February 22, 2019}}</ref>

'''Musicians'''
* Will Wiesenfield – performer
* Mario Luna – guitar, vocals {{small|(track 7)}}

'''Technical personnel'''
* [[Daddy Kev]] – mastering

'''Artwork'''
* Jesselisa Moretti – artwork, design


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Discogs master|263608|Cerulean}}
* {{Discogs master|263608|Cerulean}}

{{Authority control}}


[[Category:2010 debut albums]]
[[Category:2010 debut albums]]

Latest revision as of 20:44, 13 November 2024

For another album with the name, see The Ocean Blue.
Cerulean
Studio album by
Baths
ReleasedJune 22, 2010 (2010-06-22)
Genre
Length43:24
LabelAnticon
ProducerBaths
Baths chronology
Cerulean
(2010) 		Pop Music/False B-Sides
(2011)

Cerulean is the debut studio album by American electronic musician Baths. It was released on June 22, 2010 by Anticon.[3]

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.5/10[4]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
The A.V. ClubA−[6]
BBC Music(favorable)[7]
Drowned in Sound8/10[8]
Exclaim!(favorable)[9]
Pitchfork8.2/10[10]
PopMatters[11]
Resident Advisor4/5[12]
The Skinny[13]
Spin6/10[14]

The album received generally favorable reviews from critics. The lead single "Maximalist" was premiered by Earmilk and later featured on Pitchfork.[15] Later in 2010, Pitchfork gave Cerulean an "Honorable Mention" in their countdown of the best albums of 2010.[16] The album was also named by The A.V. Club as the 21st best album of 2010.[17]

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleLength
1."Apologetic Shoulder Blades"2:29
2."Lovely Bloodflow"3:35
3."Maximalist"3:19
4."♥"3:17
5."Aminals"3:18
6."Rafting Starlit Everglades"3:52
7."Hall"3:31
8."You're My Excuse to Travel"3:34
9."Rain Smell"4:23
10."Indoorsy"2:44
11."Plea"4:15
12."Departure"4:48
13."Thaumas" (bonus track)5:17

Personnel

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Credits adapted from AllMusic website.[18]

Musicians

  • Will Wiesenfield – performer
  • Mario Luna – guitar, vocals (track 7)

Technical personnel

Artwork

  • Jesselisa Moretti – artwork, design

References

[edit]
  1. ^ B Mcghee (July 16, 2010). "Baths - Cerulean". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Artist Tips: Geotic / Baths - XLR8R". XLR8R. October 3, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  3. ^ Ellison, Kyle (September 7, 2010). "Interview - DiS meets Baths". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "Cerulean by Baths reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. June 22, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  5. ^ Phares, Heather. "Cerulean - Baths". AllMusic. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  6. ^ Adams, Erik (December 21, 2010). "Baths: Cerulean". The A.V. Club.
  7. ^ Diver, Mike (2010). "Baths - Cerulean - Review". BBC.
  8. ^ Ellison, Kyle (July 30, 2010). "Baths - Cerulean". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  9. ^ Hampson, Ashley (July 13, 2010). "Baths - Cerulean". Exclaim!.
  10. ^ Cohen, Ian (July 9, 2010). "Baths: Cerulean". Pitchfork Media.
  11. ^ Copplestone, Joe (July 1, 2010). "Baths: Cerulean". PopMatters.
  12. ^ Willens, Max (September 1, 2010). "Baths - Cerulean". Resident Advisor.
  13. ^ Skivington, Martin (August 16, 2010). "Baths – Cerulean". The Skinny.
  14. ^ Hogan, Marc (June 22, 2010). "Baths, 'Cerulean' (Anticon)". Spin.
  15. ^ ""Maximalist" | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  16. ^ Neyland, Nick (December 15, 2010), "Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention", Pitchfork Media, retrieved December 20, 2010
  17. ^ "The best music of 2010", The A.V. Club, December 8, 2010, retrieved December 20, 2010
  18. ^ "Cerulean - Baths". AllMusic. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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