''Statik'' is the tenth studio album by British

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, released 7 June 2024 via

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Background

Composed during what the artist described as an "extensive flow state", ''Statik'' is Actress' first full-length project through

; his previous album, '' LXXXVIII'' was released via

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. The album was announced on 25 April 2024 with the release of two singles, "Dolphin Spray" and "Static", along with a full track listing.

Critical reception

''Statik'' received a score of 76 out of 100 on review aggregator

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based on four critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Dash Lewis of ''

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'' characterized ''Statik'' as "soft and unsettling", praising the album's ability to evoke "dread-filled anticipation". Daniel Bromfield of ''

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'' described the album as Actress' most "accessible" work to date and noted that while Cunningham was "at the peak of his powers", ''Statik'' offered a more subdued experience for listeners. Reviewing the album for

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, Andy Kellman claimed that, "For the listener familiar with Cunningham's past, nothing here is likely to sound novel. It might be surprising how often it verges on "coffee table," though any lounging it inspires would be at least a little uneasy, like waiting for a curfew to lift or a state of emergency to expire."

Track listing

Personnel

* Darren J. Cunningham – production, mixing * Noel Summerville – mastering * Blank Blank Studio – design * Ola Rindal – photography

Charts

References

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