The Proximity Effect (Laki Mera album)
The Proximity Effect is the second studio album by Laki Mera and their first release from the Just Music label. Released in May 2011, the album was well-received, being described in The Sunday Times as "a dense folktronic architecture with an intricacy and subtlety that recalls the Blue Nile, Cocteau Twins and Portishead."[1] The single, "Fool", from the album was named The Daily Record's single of the week.[3]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 30, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010-2011 Carrier Waves Studios (Glasgow, Scotland) | |||
| Genre | Electronica, folktronica | |||
| Length | 55:51 | |||
| Label | Just Music | |||
| Producer | Laki Mera | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Sunday Times |   [1] |
| Drowned in Sound | [2] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Laki Mera.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Beginning of the End" | 4:22 |
| 2. | "More Than You" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Fingertips" | 5:52 |
| 4. | "Double Back" | 4:40 |
| 5. | "Onion Machine" | 3:48 |
| 6. | "How Dare You" | 3:48 |
| 7. | "Crater" | 3:53 |
| 8. | "Solstice" | 6:03 |
| 9. | "Pollok Park" | 5:57 |
| 10. | "Fool" | 4:22 |
| 11. | "Reverberation" | 6:08 |
| 12. | "The End of the Beginning" | 3:25 |
Personnel
- Andrea Gobbi - Programming, synths, guitars
- Laura Donnelly - Vocals, Guitars, Synths
- Keir Long - Programming, Synths
- Tim Harbinson - Drums
- Trevor Helliwell - Cello, Synths
- Laki Mera - Engineering
References
- "Review: The Proximity Effect", The Sunday Times, June 12, 2011
- "Review: The Proximity Effect", Drowned in Sound, May 27, 2011
- "Single of the week: August 5: Laki Mera - Fool *****", Daily Record, August 5, 2011
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