''Pussy's Dead'' is the third studio album by American

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, released April 1, 2016, as the first release of Danger Mouse's

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imprint, 30th Century Records. The album was produced by

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. The album's artwork was created by Australian artist

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. The album's first single, "Soft Scene", was released November 19, 2015, followed by second single "Brainwasher" on March 25, 2016.

Track listing

Critical reception

Reviews were positive.

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reviewer Ron Hart praised the drum tracks, saying, "When you talk about the best drummers of the last 15 years, Autolux's Carla Azar is near the top of that list". Hart also admired the production: "For those of us who have been in Autolux's corner since they first emerged from Los Angeles, it's been a bit trying to watch this group hide in plain sight. All kudos go to Boots for parlaying this influence he's garnered producing the likes of

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and

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to help craft this record for a band whose breakthrough moment has eluded them for long enough". ''

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'' called the record a "sweaty coupling of independent and mainstream musical aesthetics", while

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writer Timothy Monger said, "On their third record in 12 years, L.A. alt-rock trio Autolux serve up a stark melding of techno-manipulation and dark-toned experimental pop".

Personnel

* Greg Edwards – vocals, guitar, synths, piano * Carla Azar – drums, vocals, synths, percussion * Eugene Goreshter – bass, vocals, synths Additional musicians and production *

– producer, engineering * Tyler Parkford – backing vocals (track 9) * Kenny Takahashi – engineering, mix engineering (tracks 1, 2 (outro), 3, 4, 9) * Stuart White – mix engineering (tracks 2(1st half), 5, 6, 7, 8) *

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- mastering engineer *

– cover art * Julian Gross – design

References

{{Authority control 2016 albums Autolux albums Albums recorded at Electro-Vox Recording Studios