''Chance of Rain'' is the second studio album by American

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artist

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. The album was released on October 28, 2013 by

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and is Halo's second instrumental release of 2013, alongside her extended play ''

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''. The album cover is the work of Halo's father, Arthur Chartow, drawn in the 1970s.

Critical reception

Upon its release, ''Chance of Rain'' was received positively by music critics. On

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, the album received a score of 78 out of 100, based on 21 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Heather Phares of

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wrote that the album combines "

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-inspired

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and

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tracks". In his review for

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, DeForrest Brown Jr. defined the music on ''Chance of Rain'' as proto-absolute and post-ambient.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes of ''Chance of Rain''. * Laurel Halo – music * Rashad Becker – mastering * Arthur Chartow – artwork * Bill Kouligas – layout

References

{{Authority control Hyperdub albums Laurel Halo albums 2013 albums Musique concrète albums