''Hisscivilization'' is the third studio album by the

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. It was released in 2002 by

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, and is the musician's most experimental, ambitious and elaborate output. Heavily influenced by the sonority of

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(in particular

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and his 1970 release '' Shooting at the Moon''), ''Hisscivilization'' is characterized by the inclusion of

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interludes, absent in Jupiter Apple's previous two releases, in a move that polarized critics and fans alike. It is also fully sung in English, like its predecessor ''

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''. "Exactly" was re-recorded for his subsequent collaborative album with Bibmo, ''

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Critical reception

The album was well-received upon its release, but many critics did not gravitate towards its heavily experimental sonority and long length. Writing for

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, François Couture gave it 3 out of 5 stars, saying it is "filled with catchy hooks, intriguing twists and self-indulgent stretches", and comparing Jupiter Apple with Cornelius and

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. However, he also said that "the album's only flaw is its duration – problem is, it's a big one. Not only does ''Hisscivilization'' clock in at 78 minutes, but most of its 13 tracks could have been substantially shortened". Matheus Donay of O Notório Abacaxi praised the album for its "

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and

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artfulness", but also criticized it for its length and stated that it requires "lots of patience" to listen to.

Track listing

Personnel

– vocals, electric guitar, classical guitar, percussion, Moog, production, mixing * Thomas Dreher – production, mixing, mastering * Fernando Sanches – engineering

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hisscivilization 2002 albums Voiceprint Records albums