World of Joy
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 24, 2014
RecordedJuly 2013 at The Terrarium
Minneapolis, Minnesota
GenreIndie rock,[1] garage rock,[2] punk rock,[2][3] surf rock[3]
Length27:30
LabelRough Trade Records
ProducerChris Heidman
Howler chronology
America Give Up
(2012)
World of Joy
(2014)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
NME8/10[5]
Paste Magazine7.5/10[6]
Pitchfork5.9/10[7]

World of Joy is the second and final studio album released by the American indie rock[1] band Howler on March 24, 2014, through Rough Trade.[8]

Background

World of Joy was recorded at the Terrarium in Minneapolis with America Give Up producer Chris Heidman. Some noted influences are The Byrds and Hüsker Dü. The band showcased a number of songs off the album during 89.3 The Current's 9th birthday party a First Avenue on January, 25th, 2014. It is the band's first and only album with drummer Rory MacMurdo.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jordan Gatesmith, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Al's Corral"2:15
2."Drip" (Gatesmith, Ian Nygaard)2:04
3."Don't Wanna"2:19
4."Yacht Boys"2:34
5."In the Red"2:59
6."World of Joy" (Nygaard)3:27
7."Louise"2:36
8."Here's The Itch That Creeps Through My Skull" (Gatesmith, Nygaard, Rory Macmurdo)3:17
9."Indictment"3:25
10."Aphorismic Wasteland Blues"2:34

Personnel

  • Jordan Gatesmith - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums
  • Ian Nygaard - Guitar, Sitar, Vocals
  • Max Petrek - Bass, Keyboard
  • Rory MacMurdo - Drums

References

  1. 1 2 Vanessa Bennett (July 8, 2014). "WATCH: Howler "World of Joy" Review & Video". Performer Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Shaz Hussain (March 24, 2014). "Clash Magazine review". Clash Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Arne Sjostedt (June 12, 2014). "Howler - World of Joy (Sydney Morning Herald review)". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  4. All Music Guide review
  5. NME review
  6. "Howler: World of Joy". 24 March 2014.
  7. Pitchfork review
  8. "DIS review" Archived 2014-03-27 at the Wayback Machine Sam Moore, 'Howler - World of Joy', Drowned in Sound, March 20, 2014.


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