''Midnight Snack'' is the second studio album by Canadian recording project
Homeshake. It was released on September 18, 2015 through
Captured Tracks
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Described as an
indie pop
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and electro-
R&B record,
''Midnight Snack'' emphasizes the R&B influence evident on previous recordings, adding
drum machine
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s and synthesizers along with the live drums and guitars.
Critical reception
The album received positive reviews from music critics.
AllMusic
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critic Paul Simpson gave a positive review, describing ''Midnight Snack'' as "a decent, creative late-night downer record that finds Sagar successfully incorporating new elements into Homeshake's sound, resulting in the project's most assured material yet."
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Exclaim!
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''s Cosette Schulz wrote: "These recordings are bare bones, just Sagar, a synth and a drum machine, and the easy-listening simplicity makes it all the more enjoyable."
Track listing
# "What Did He Look Like?" – 0:58
# "Heat" – 3:15
# "He's Heating Up!" – 2:55
# "I Don't Wanna" – 2:40
# "Faded" – 3:34
# "Love Is Only a Feeling" – 2:48
# "Under the Sheets" – 3:43
# "Real Love" – 2:23
# "Move This Body" – 3:24
# "Give It to Me" – 3:08
# "Midnight Snack" – 2:54
# "Good Night" – 1:32
Personnel
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Peter Sagar – music, production
* Salina Ladha – artwork
References
External links
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2015 albums
Homeshake albums