''Man Made Object '' is the third album by jazz piano trio GoGo Penguin. It's their first of a three-album deal with the jazz label

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. About the name of their third album, the pianist Chris Illingworth explain that the title is partly inspired by his fascination with ideas of robotics, transhumanism and human augmentation.

Critical reception

In his review, John Fordham said in

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that "It still feels like clubbing music, but plenty of house and techno fans might be surprised by how good at partying three closet-jazzers can be." Marcus J. Moore said in

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that "''Man Made Object'' is tailor-made for laid-back enjoyment, to be consumed at a moderate volume without much fuss." The album charted at number 72 on the

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in February 2016.

Track listing

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Personnel

* Chris Illingworth –

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* Nick Blacka –

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* Rob Turner –

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Charts

References

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