7s (album)

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7s
Avey Tare - 7s.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 17, 2023 (2023-02-17)
Length43:57
Label Domino
Producer
  • Adam McDaniel
  • Avey Tare
Avey Tare chronology
Cows on Hourglass Pond
(2019)
7s
(2023)
Singles from 7s
  1. "The Musical" / "Hey Bog"
    Released: January 12, 2023
  2. "Invisible Darlings"
    Released: February 13, 2023
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic? 7.3/10 [1]
Metacritic 78/100 [2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Clash 7/10 [4]
DIY Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Far Out Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Mojo Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Pitchfork 6.7/10 [8]
Uncut 8/10 [9]

7s is an album by American musician Avey Tare. It was released on February 17, 2023, through Domino Recording Company.

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Adam McDaniel and Avey Tare.

7s track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Invisible Darlings"4:19
2."Lips at Night"4:05
3."The Musical"5:54
4."Hey Bog"9:23
5."Sweeper's Grin"8:30
6."Neurons"5:38
7."Cloud Stop Rest Start"6:05
Total length:43:57

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