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| Released | 13 October 2023 | |||
| Length | 37:35 | |||
| Label | Fire | |||
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Afternoon X is the fourth studio album by English band Vanishing Twin. It was released 13 October 2023 by Fire Records. [1]
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| Released | 13 October 2023 | |||
| Length | 37:35 | |||
| Label | Fire | |||
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Afternoon X is the fourth studio album by English band Vanishing Twin. It was released 13 October 2023 by Fire Records. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 81/100 [2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10 [4] |
| PopMatters | 7/10 [5] |
Afternoon X was met with "universal acclaim" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 81, based on 7 reviews. [2]
At Pitchfork , writer Maria Eberhart said: "Afternoon X embodies a lively sense of exploratory wonder. Drawing from a deep catalog of inspirations, Vanishing Twin have long made music for sharp-eared listeners. But with this album's unpredictable forms, the trio moves confidently beyond its acuity for cultural synthesis." [4]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Melty" | 2:10 |
| 2. | "Afternoon X" | 4:06 |
| 3. | "Brain Weather" | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Lotus Eater" | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Marbles" | 6:17 |
| 6. | "The Down Below" | 8:23 |
| 7. | "Lazy Garden" | 4:56 |
| 8. | "Subito" | 4:27 |
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [6] | 63 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC) [7] | 22 |
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