''Map of What Is Effortless'' is the second studio album by
Telefon Tel Aviv, an American electronic music duo consisting of
Joshua Eustis and Charles Cooper. It was released on
Hefty Records
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'' called the album "a marvelous fusion of electronica and soul."
[ Michael Endelman of '']Entertainment Weekly
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'' said, "Loneliness, loss, and the darker side of soul music are the subjects of Telefon Tel Aviv's second album, a stunning collision of techno blips, lush strings, and swooning R&B vocals."[ Sam Samuelson of ]AllMusic
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commented that "TTA manage to not only make their first great album, but also put in the first entry for the best of 2004."[
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Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Telefon Tel Aviv
* Joshua Eustis – lyrics (3), hammer (3), sound design, guitar, bass guitar, Nord keyboards, Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer piano, moog synthesizer, drums, claps, string arrangement, orchestra conducting, programming
* Charles Cooper – hammer (3), sound design, guitar, bass guitar, Nord keyboards, Rhodes piano, percussion, claps, snaps, orchestra recording, programming
Additional personnel
* Loyola University Chamber Orchestra – guest appearance (1, 2, 5, 7, 9)
* Damon Aaron – lyrics (2, 6, 9), vocals (2, 6, 9)
* Lindsay Anderson – vocals (3, 4, 8, 11), lyrics (4, 8)
* Kevin Duneman – drums (3, 6, 9)
* Turk Dietrich – impetus (5), wall (9)
* Fredo Nogueira – slide guitar (6), wall (9)
* Wendell Harrison – flute (6)
* Vahan Baladouni – orchestra recording assistance
* Brian Gardner – mastering
References
External links
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2004 albums
Telefon Tel Aviv albums
Hefty Records albums