Like Drawing Blood
Like Drawing Blood is the second album by Gotye. All the sounds on the album were collected and assembled or performed by Wally De Backer in bedrooms around Melbourne between 2003 and 2005, and the record was mixed and mastered by Franc Tetaz (Wolf Creek soundtrack, Machine Translations, Architecture in Helsinki). It was featured heavily by Triple J in May 2006 and nominated for a J Award,[1] which, although it didn't win, lent the album considerable publicity.
Two songs from Like Drawing Blood rated in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2006: "Heart's a Mess" at #8, and "Learnalilgivinanlovin" at #94.[2] Like Drawing Blood also received the number 1 spot on the 2006 Triple J Album Poll for best album of the year, as voted by Triple J listeners.[3]
Like Drawing Blood has also received the number 11 spot on the 2011 Triple J Hottest 100 Australian Albums of All Time, as voted by the Triple J listeners.
Track listing
- "Like Drawing Blood" – 0:21
- "The Only Way" – 4:44
- "Heart's a Mess" – 6:05
- "Coming Back" – 6:00
- "Thanks for Your Time" – 4:20
- "Learnalilgivinanlovin" – 2:49
- "Puzzle with a Piece Missing" – 5:40
- "Seven Hours with a Backseat Driver" – 4:43
- "The Only Thing I Know" – 7:03
- "Night Drive" – 5:11
- "Worn Out Blues" – 0:38
Reception
The album has been critically acclaimed by fans and professional critics. Andrew Drever of The Age said of the album that "De Backer bravely tackles a mind-boggling array of musical styles with conviction and flair...That he never once missteps, pulling off every musical style he attempts with aplomb and skill, highlights the arrival of an important new talent." [7] Pitchfork described the album as "full of dark pop, produced with an open clarity that separates the numerous sounds and consequently comes off as huge and sweeping...Like Drawing Blood is memorable and captivating."[8] PopMatters gave the album a favourable review, stating that "Like Drawing Blood plays as a remarkably consistent, high quality electronic mix album, with thoughtful song/song transitions and a sustained, easily established mood." [9]
Appearances in media
- "Heart's a Mess" from Like Drawing Blood was featured in the 23rd episode entitled "The Wrath of Con" of the second season of the CW TV show Gossip Girl.
- "Learnalilgivinanlovin'" appears in the end credits of the 2010 film Going the Distance.
Credits
- Wally De Backer – writing, production, performance, artwork
- Jacob Uljans – vocal recording on "Thanks for Your Time"
- Lucas Taranto – bass guitar on "Coming Back"
- Francois Tetaz – mixing, mastering, additional production
- Tim Shiel – album layout
Chart performance
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