From the Double Gone Chapel is a studio album by Two Lone Swordsmen. It was released through Warp on 17 May 2004.[2] The album's title derives from a pub in East End of London.[3] The album includes a cover of the Gun Club's "Sex Beat".[4] The album peaked at number 19 on the UK Independent Albums Chart.[5]
From the Double Gone Chapel | ||||
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Studio album by Two Lone Swordsmen | ||||
Released | 17 May 2004 (2004-05-17) | |||
Studio | The Rotters Golf Club | |||
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Length | 53:42 | |||
Label | Warp | |||
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Two Lone Swordsmen chronology | ||||
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Singles from From the Double Gone Chapel | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 69/100[6] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
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Pitchfork | 7.9/10[9] |
Stylus Magazine | A[10] |
At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 69, based on 13 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[6]
Heather Phares of AllMusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, writing, "Even if the sound they pursue here is just a detour, its seamless and creative fusion of rock and electronic idioms deserves respect."[7] Dan Lett of Pitchfork gave the album a 7.9 out of 10, commenting that "The contrasting styles don't always sit comfortably, but individual tracks sparkle with creativity and the newfound dark side is a surprisingly pleasant fit."[9] Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and called it "the duo's most arresting album yet, introducing live instruments, songwriting and Weatherall's own deadpan vocals to their murky electronic brew."[8]
In 2014, NME placed it at number 64 on the "101 Albums to Hear Before You Die" list.[11]
All tracks are written by Andrew Weatherall and Keith Tenniswood, except "Sex Beat" written by Jeffrey Lee Pierce.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Stack Up" | 2:52 |
2. | "Faux" | 4:18 |
3. | "Formica Fuego" | 4:57 |
4. | "The Lurch" | 3:58 |
5. | "Sex Beat" | 4:02 |
6. | "Damp" | 4:17 |
7. | "Punches and Knives" | 4:04 |
8. | "The Valve" | 4:46 |
9. | "Kamanda's Response" | 4:42 |
10. | "Sick When We Kiss" | 5:01 |
11. | "Taste of Our Flames" | 5:40 |
12. | "Driving with My Gears in Reverse (Only Makes You Move Further Away)" | 5:05 |
Credits adapted from liner notes.[12]
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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UK Independent Albums (OCC)[5] | 19 |
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