''X-Periment'' is the second
studio album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, dig ...
by American band
the System, released in 1984. The album was produced by band members
David Frank and
Mic Murphy. It entered the
''Billboard'' pop albums chart in 1984.
Critical reception
''
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of ...
'' wrote that "there are all sorts of tricky sound effects and noise elements, provided by the inventive synthesizer player David Frank, but these effects never get in the way of the songs, which range from solid to memorable."
The ''
Philadelphia Daily News'' deemed the album "industrial strength but of prefabricated quality."
Track listing
All songs written by Frank and Murphy except where noted.
Production
*Mixing: Michael Brauer, Don Wershba
*Mastering: Greg Calbi, Michael Brauer
*Cover design: Brian Hagiwara
*Recorded by Mario Salvati
Personnel
*
Paul Pesco - electric guitar
*Mic Murphy - producer, performer, directed by, electric guitar, vocals
*David Frank - producer, performer, directed by, synthesizer, digital sounds
Chart positions
References
{{Authority control
The System (band) albums
1984 albums
Mirage Records albums