Streethawk: A Seduction
| Streethawk: A Seduction | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 24, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | Fall 2000 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 43:51 | |||
| Label | Misra/Talitres Merge (reissue) | |||
| Producer | John Collins/David Carswell | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 2010 reissue cover | ||||
Streethawk: A Seduction is the fourth studio album by Destroyer, recorded in the fall of 2000 and released on April 24, 2001. It was recorded at JC/DC Studios and produced by JC/DC. It was reissued in 2010 on Merge Records (MRG373).
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Alternative Press | 6/10[2] |
| Pitchfork | 9.1/10[3] |
| Stylus Magazine | A[4] |
Streethawk: A Seduction received largely positive reviews from music critics. Paul Thompson of Pitchfork gave the album a very positive review, calling it "a record of practically nothing but graceful abandon. Each line seems immaculately crafted, every note falling into perfect order, every word sung with the proper bite and bile. This is what Bejar was building to, why he became a songwriter in the first place, and he reaches quite a precipice. Songs move effortlessly between bits of received wisdom, the drama is amped up to almost unthinkable levels, and these tunes feel like a long series of exclamation points. The guy got really good really fast, and he knew it-- his wit is sharp, his observations are keen, and his gaze is withering."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dan Bejar
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Streethawk I" | 2:25 |
| 2. | "The Bad Arts" | 7:01 |
| 3. | "Beggars Might Ride" | 2:45 |
| 4. | "The Sublimation Hour" | 4:11 |
| 5. | "English Music" | 3:34 |
| 6. | "Virgin with a Memory" | 2:40 |
| 7. | "The Very Modern Dance" | 3:13 |
| 8. | "The Crossover" | 5:03 |
| 9. | "Helena" | 3:45 |
| 10. | "Farrar, Straus & Giroux (Sea of Tears)" | 3:47 |
| 11. | "Strike" | 2:58 |
| 12. | "Streethawk II" | 2:29 |
| Total length: | 43:51 | |
Personnel
- Dan Bejar
- John Collins
- Scott Morgan
- Stephen Wood
- Jason Zumpano
References
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Streethawk: A Seduction – Destroyer". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ "Destroyer: Streethawk: A Seduction". Alternative Press (156): 72. July 2001.
- ^ a b Thompson, Paul (April 19, 2010). "Destroyer: City of Daughters / Thief / Streethawk: A Seduction". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Martin, Tyler (September 1, 2003). "Destroyer – Streethawk: A Seduction – Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
External links
- Download the track "Sublimation Hour" from the label's website
- Download the track "Virgin With a Memory" from the label's website
