Knife Play

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Knife Play
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Studio album by
Xiu Xiu
ReleasedFebruary 19, 2002
GenreArt rock, experimental, post-punk
Length43:14
Label5 Rue Christine/Kill Rock Stars
ProducerJamie Stewart
Xiu Xiu chronology
Knife Play
(2002) 		Chapel of the Chimes
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars[1]
Pitchfork Media(8.3/10)[2]
Tiny Mix Tapes(4/5)[3]

Knife Play is the debut studio album by Xiu Xiu, released on February 19, 2002.

Content[]

A sticker on the cover of the album reads "When my mom died I listened to Henry Cowell, Joy Division, Detroit techno, the Smiths, Takemitsu, Sabbath, Gamelan, 'Black Angels' and Cecil Taylor".[2][4] The title is a reference to knife play. Noted themes include familial dysfunction, violence and despair; "Hives Hives" references AIDS, and "Dr. Troll" is about a young transgender girl.[5]

Reception[]

Christopher Dare, writing for Pitchfork, though noting that "many who've bought the album for [the listed] influences aren't prepared for his tantrums", stated that the album "makes you reevaluate your opinion on what emotions music has the right to explore."[2]

Track listing[]

No.TitleLength
1."Don Diasco"2:54
2."I Broke Up (SJ)"2:20
3."Luber"4:02
4."Hives Hives"3:42
5."Dr. Troll"3:54
6."Over Over"4:05
7."Anne Dong"4:51
8."Suha"4:57
9."Poe Poe"3:40
10."Homonculus"3:20
11."Tonite and Today (What Chu' Talkin' 'Bout)"5:22

References[]

  1. ^ Morris, Kurt. Knife Play at AllMusic
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Xiu Xiu: Knife Play". Pitchfork.
  3. ^ "Music Review: Xiu Xiu - Knife Play". Tiny Mix Tapes.
  4. ^ "Xiu Xiu, Knife Play". The Morning News.
  5. ^ "Xiu Xiu Albums From Worst To Best". March 7, 2017.


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