Pick Up is the second studio album by Solex.[2] It was released via Matador Records on September 14, 1999.[4] It peaked at number 34 on CMJ's Radio 200 chart.[5] As with her previous album Solex vs. the Hitmeister (1998), Pick Up is an art pop album that uses samples "in ways that both boggle and seduce".[1]
| Pick Up | ||||
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| Released | September 14, 1999 | |||
| Studio | Studio Aftrap, Amsterdam; Studio Orkater, Amsterdam | |||
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| Length | 44:07 | |||
| Label | Matador Records | |||
| Producer | Solex | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.6/10[3] |
Reception
editHeather Phares of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "Elisabeth Esselink continues to recycle bad music into good, sampling the kitschiest, cheesiest records in her shop and shaping them into her distinctive musical vision."[2] S. Murray of Pitchfork gave the album a 7.6 out of 10, saying, "Pick Up is a strong developmental achievement in the right direction for Solex, and should stand as inspiration for used record store owners the world over."[3] T'Cha Dunlevy of The Gazette called it an unpredictable album where "noise is contorted to suit her melodic ends. Her voice is sweet and dreamy; songs materialize out of abstraction, sounding like they were there all along." They concluded it was a "distinctly creative, skewed and happy album".[1]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Solex
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pick Up" | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Randy Costanza" | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Dork at 12 O'Clock" | 2:52 |
| 4. | "That's What You Get with People Like That on Cruises Like These" | 3:02 |
| 5. | "Oh Blimey!" | 2:50 |
| 6. | "The Burglars Are Coming!" | 3:19 |
| 7. | "Superfruity" | 3:00 |
| 8. | "Snappy & Cocky" | 2:34 |
| 9. | "Five Star Shamberg" | 3:20 |
| 10. | "Chris the Birthday Boy" | 3:16 |
| 11. | "Athens Ohio" | 3:11 |
| 12. | "Escargot!" | 3:13 |
| 13. | "Another Tune Like 'Not Fade Away'" | 3:41 |
| 14. | "That'll Be $22.95" | 3:20 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.
- Elisabeth Esselink – words, music, production, recording, mixing
- Frank van der Weij – recording, mixing
- Robert Lagendijk – drums (on all tracks except 13)
- Geert de Groot – guitar (on 1, 2, 4, 13, and 14)
- Shane Deleon – clarinet (on 5, 6, 9, 10, and 12)
- Cory Vielma – vocals (on 5 and 6)
- Michael Shamberg – vocals (on 9)
References
edit- ^ a b c Dunlevy, T'Cha (16 September 1999). "Dutch treat from Solex". The Gazette (Canada): 49. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Phares, Heather. "Pick Up - Solex". AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ a b Murray, S. (September 14, 1999). "Solex: Pick Up". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Pick Up". Matador Records. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "CMJ Radio 200". CMJ New Music Report: 13. November 8, 1999.