Cut the Body Loose explained

Cut the Body Loose is the fifth solo studio album by American hip hop artist Astronautalis.^{[1] [2]} It was released via SideOneDummy Records on May 13, 2016.^[3] Music videos were created for "Sike!",^[4] "Running Away from God",^[5] and "Kurt Cobain".^[6] In the week of April 22, 2016, Consequence of Sound placed "Attila Ambrus" at number 8 on the "Top 10 Songs of the Week" list.^[7]

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.^[8]

• Astronautalis – vocals, production (11)
• Adam Pickrell – synthesizer (1–8, 11), bass guitar (2–5, 7, 8), organ (6, 9, 11), keyboards (9), production (10), piano (11)
• Icetep – production (1, 2)
• Reggie Pace – horns (1, 3, 6–11)
• Bird Peterson – drum programming (1, 10)
• Amati – production (2)
• Cecil Otter – production (3)
• John Congleton – drum programming (3, 5, 7, 8), production (9), engineering, mixing
• Steel Tipped Dove – production (4, 6)
• Oscar Romero, Jr. – vocals (5)
• Lazerbeak – production (5)
• Picnic Tyme – production (7)
• Mo McNichols – drums (8)
• Red Velvet Beats – production (8)
• Rickolus – production (9)
• Lizzo – vocals (11)
• Justin Vernon – executive production

Charts

Chart	Peak position
US Alternative Albums (Billboard)[9]	18
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10]	3
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11]	19
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[12]	10
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[13]	19

Further reading

• Web site: Astronautalis on how rappers need to kill their idols. The A.V. Club. David. Anthony. May 10, 2016. July 28, 2018.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Altar ego: The four self-made churches of Astronautalis. City Pages. Jerard. Fagerberg. June 15, 2016. July 28, 2018.
2. Web site: Playing a Show in All 50 States, Rapper Astronautalis to Perform at Grog Shop on Thursday. Cleveland Scene. Jeff. Niesel. September 12, 2016. July 28, 2018.
3. Web site: Stream: Astronautalis' new album Cut The Body Loose. Consequence of Sound. Collin. Brennan. May 10, 2016. June 12, 2016.
4. Web site: Week in Pop: Bad Cop, Crescendo, Deep Cuts, KINSEY. Impose. Sjimon. Gompers. July 28, 2018.
5. Web site: Local Frames: This week's 5 must-see Minnesota music videos. City Pages. Jerard. Fagerberg. March 26, 2016. July 28, 2018.
6. Web site: Premiere: Astronautalis "Kurt Cobain" Video. https://web.archive.org/web/20180814002014/http://archive.massappeal.com/premiere-astronautalis-kurt-cobain-video/. dead. August 14, 2018. Mass Appeal. Kevin. Cortez. September 14, 2016. August 13, 2018.
7. Web site: Top 10 Songs of the Week (4/22). Consequence of Sound. Adam. Kivel. Derek. Staples. Nina. Corcoran. Alejandra. Ramirez. April 22, 2016. July 28, 2018.
8. Cut the Body Loose. CD liner notes. Astronautalis. SideOneDummy Records. 2016.
9. Astronautalis: Chart History (Alternative Albums). Billboard. July 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180729013004/https://www.billboard.com/music/astronautalis/chart-history/alternative-albums. July 29, 2018. live.
10. Astronautalis: Chart History (Heatseekers Albums). Billboard. July 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180728223021/https://www.billboard.com/music/astronautalis/chart-history/heatseekers-albums. July 28, 2018. live.
11. Astronautalis: Chart History (Independent Albums). Billboard. July 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180729013016/https://www.billboard.com/music/astronautalis/chart-history/independent-albums. July 29, 2018. live.
12. Astronautalis: Chart History (Top Rap Albums). Billboard. July 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180728223140/https://www.billboard.com/music/astronautalis/chart-history/rap-albums. July 28, 2018. live.
13. Astronautalis: Chart History (Vinyl Albums). Billboard. July 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221604/https://www.billboard.com/music/astronautalis/chart-history/vinyl-albums. July 28, 2018. live.