Earth vs. The Pipettes
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Earth vs. The Pipettes is the second album from the British girl group, and first album as a duo. Our Love was Saved By Spacemen was released as a viral video online, and received generally positive reviews from websites such as PopJustice and PopMatters. "Stop The Music," their official first single from the album, was released on April 19, 2010. Its music video was released on March 23, 2010.[1]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Artrocker |   [2] |
| Daily Music Guide | [3] |
| The Independent | (positive)[4] |
| PopMatters |   [5] |
| Contact Music | (mixed)[6] |
| Glasswerk | (positive)[7] |
| Pitchfork Media |  [8] |
| This Is Fake DIY | [9] |
| Electroqueer | (positive)[10] |
| College Music Update | (positive)[11] |
| 2-4-7 Music | [12] |
| Juice Magazine | (positive)[13] |
| Misformusic.com | [14] |
So far, Earth Vs. The Pipettes received mixed to positive reviews. Internet music portal the Daily Music Guide reviewed the album, scoring it 3/5 and commenting on the number of influences audible in the songs from Wham to Jeff Wayne and plenty in between, remarking that "the overriding sense of fun that permeated their first release is still present, but instead of that girl-band of the 1950s/60s feel it's been replaced by something altogether more 1980s sounding."[3] The Independent called it a "cracking pop record"[4], while PopMatters gave it an average 6/10 review.[5]
Formats and track listings
- UK
- "Call Me"
- "Ain't No Talking"
- "Thank You"
- "I Need A Little Time"
- "History"
- "I Always Planned To Stay"
- "Stop The Music"
- "I Vibe You"
- "Our Love Was Saved By Spacemen"
- "Finding My Way"
- "Captain Rhythm"
- "From Today"[15]
References
- ^ "The Pipettes - Stop The Music (official music video)". YouTube. 23 March 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Ric Rawlins (28 June 2010). "The Pipettes/ Earth Vs The Pipettes". Artrocker. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ a b Bill Vine (12 April 2010). "The Pipettes - Earth Vs The Pipettes (Fortuna POP!)". Daily Music Guide. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ a b Simon Price (27 June 2010). "Album: The Pipettes, Earth vs the Pipettes (Fortuna Pop)". The Independent. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ a b Zach Corsa (28 June 2010). "The Pipettes: Earth Vs. the Pipettes". PopMatters. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Laura Johnstone. "The Pipettes - Earth Vs The Pipettes Album Review". Contact Music. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Adam Richardson (1 June 2010). "The Pipettes - Earth Vs The Pipettes". Glasswerk. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Marc Hogan (30 June 2010). "The Pipettes Earth vs. the Pipettes". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Lee White (12 September 2010). "the pipettes: earth vs. the pipettes". This is Fake DIY. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Electroqueer (28 March 2010). "Album Review Roundup - EQ's Thoughts On New Pipettes, Gabriella Cilmi, Sugababes & Goldfrapp". Electroqueer. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Cmureviews (13 April 2010). "The Pipettes - Earth Vs The Pipettes (Fortuna Pop)". College Music Update. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Alan Sargeant (11 June 2010). "The Pipettes ~ Earth Versus The Pipettes review". 2-4-7 Music. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Marney (8 July 2010). "The Pipettes: Earth Vs. The Pipettes (Fortuna Pop!)". Juice Magazine. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Marney (8 July 2010). Misformusic.com Pipettes: Earth Vs. The Pipettes (Fortuna Pop!) http://www.misformusic.com/2010/09/the-pipettes-earth-vs-the-pipettes/title=The Pipettes: Earth Vs. The Pipettes (Fortuna Pop!). Retrieved 6 September 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Tom Breihan (10 March 2010). "New Release: The Pipettes: Earth vs. the Pipettes". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 6 September 2010.