Free Humans
Free Humans is the third studio album by the British alternative rock band Hen Ogledd. It was released on September 25, 2020, by Domino Recording Company to gen
| Free Humans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 25, 2020 | |||
| Genres | Experimental, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 1:17:04 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
| Hen Ogledd chronology | ||||
| ||||
Free Humans is the third studio album by the British alternative rock band Hen Ogledd. It was released on September 25, 2020, by Domino Recording Company to generally favorable reviews.
Reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 78/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10[2] |
| Beats Per Minute | 75%[3] |
| Uncut | [4] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Free Humans received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 78 out of 100 from 6 critic scores.[5] Writing for AllMusic, Fred Thomas described Free Humans as a "dense album, with sounds stuffed into every available space and fields of ideas painstakingly arranged on each song."[1] Jazz Monroe of Pitchfork said that the album was "guided by a childlike innocence," also noting that the "silly-serious concept is as wonderful as the band’s delight in it".[2]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Hen Ogledd.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Farewell" | 5:23 |
| 2. | "Trouble" | 5:50 |
| 3. | "Earworm" | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Crimson Star" | 5:16 |
| 5. | "Kebran Gospel Gossip" | 6:14 |
| 6. | "Remains" | 5:48 |
| 7. | "Paul is 9ft Tall (Marsh Gas)" | 4:48 |
| 8. | "Space Golf" | 4:57 |
| 9. | "Time Party" | 5:48 |
| 10. | "The Loch Ness Monster's Song" (incorporates text by Edwin Morgan) | 4:41 |
| 11. | "Flickering Lights" | 4:53 |
| 12. | "Bwganod" | 4:44 |
| 13. | "Feral" | 8:54 |
| 14. | "Skinny Dippers" | 7:20 |
| Total length: | 1:17:04 | |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's Bandcamp.[6]
Hen Ogledd
- Dawn Bothwell – vocals, microKORG, iMaschine 2, whistling, production
- Rhodri Davies – vocals, electric harp, percussion, triangle, claves, production, pedal harp on "Crimson Star"
- Richard Dawson – vocals, bass, gongs, tom-toms, hi-hat, production, additional guitar on "Trouble", "Remains", "Bwganod" and "Skinny Dippers"
- Sally Pilkington – vocals, Roland JD-Xi, Roland VT-3 vocoder, organ, percussion, production, design
Additional contributors
- Brychan, Elliw, Milenka and Zosia – vocals on "Bwganod"
- Oscar Fleming – percussion
- Lee Patterson – field recordings
- Mette Rasmussen – saxophone
- Pat Thomas – keyboards
- Sam Grant – production, recording
- Janne Hansson – recording (pedal harp on "Crimson Star")
- Christian Wright – mastering
- Anna Barratt – artwork
- Matthew Cooper – layout
- Paul J Street – layout
- Math Roberts – photography
References
- ^ a b Thomas, Fred (2020-09-25). "Free Humans". AllMusic. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ^ a b Monroe, Jazz (2020-10-05). "Hen Ogledd: Free Humans". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ^ Hakimian, Rob (2020-10-01). "Album Review: Hen Ogledd – Free Humans". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ^ Pinnock, Tom (2020-10-19). "Hen Ogledd – Free Humans". Uncut. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ^ a b "Free Humans". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ^ Hen Ogledd. "Free Humans". Hen Ogledd. Retrieved 2026-08-03.
 | This 2020s indie rock album-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.