The Classic | ||||
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Studio album by Joan As Police Woman | ||||
Released | March 10, 2014 | |||
Recorded | Ground Control Studios, Maid's Room Studios, Trout Recording and Vibromonk [1] | |||
Genre | Rock, jazz | |||
Label | PIAS | |||
Producer | Joan Wasser and Tyler Wood | |||
Joan As Police Woman chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 70/100 [2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Consequence of Sound | C [4] |
MusicOMH | [5] |
PopMatters | 6/10 [6] |
NME | 6/10 [7] |
The Classic is the fourth regular studio album by the American artist Joan As Police Woman (aka Joan Wasser), released on March 10, 2014, through PIAS. [8] It included the single "Holy City" that was inspired by a visit to Jerusalem.The song was described as "Motown-influenced pop fusion" and the release was supported by an Alex de Campi directed video. [9]
The comedian Reggie Watts contributed beatboxing to the title track and rapping to the single "Holy City." [9]
In 2016 it was awarded a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 20,000 copies throughout Europe. [10]
All tracks are written by Joan Wasser
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Witness" | 4:44 |
2. | "Holy City" | 4:45 |
3. | "The Classic" | 3:27 |
4. | "Good Together" | 7:03 |
5. | "Get Direct" | 6:44 |
6. | "What Would You Do" | 5:43 |
7. | "New Years Day" | 6:34 |
8. | "Shame" | 4:38 |
9. | "Stay" | 4:41 |
10. | "Ask Me" | 3:58 |
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