Fluorescence (album) explained

Fluorescence is the fourth and final studio album by American shoegaze band Asobi Seksu. It was released on February 14, 2011, by Polyvinyl Record Co.^[1]

The artwork for Fluorescence was designed by Vaughan Oliver, noted for his album covers for the 4AD label.^[2]

Two singles were released from the album: "Trails" on January 17, 2011,^[3] and "Perfectly Crystal" on May 9, 2011.^[4]

Track listing

Notes

• On the Japanese edition of the album, the Japanese version of "Perfectly Crystal" appears as track four, while the original English version appears as track 14.

Credits

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.^[5]

Asobi Seksu

• Yuki Chikudate – vocals, synthesizer, organ
• Larry Gorman – drums, percussion, additional vocals on "Trails"
• James Hanna – guitar, synthesizer, vocals
• Billy Pavone – bass

Additional musicians

• Paul Dateh – violin
• Kevin Farrell – double bass
• Devin Maxwell – percussion
• Chris Zane – percussion

Production

• Greg Calbi – mastering
• Tamon Imai – engineering (assistant)
• Chris Zane – production, mixing, recording

Design

• Marc Atkins – photography
• Christaan Felber – photography (band portraits)
• Vaughan Oliver – art direction, design

Notes and References

1. Web site: New Release: Asobi Seksu: Fluorescence. Pitchfork. November 9, 2010. March 6, 2021. Fitzmaurice. Larry.
2. Web site: New Asobi Seksu Album. Clash. December 8, 2010. March 6, 2021.
3. Web site: Trails – EP by Asobi Seksu. Apple Music. United States. March 6, 2021.
4. Web site: Perfectly Crystal – EP by Asobi Seksu. Apple Music. United States. March 6, 2021.
5. Fluorescence. Asobi Seksu. Polyvinyl Record Co.. 2011. PRC-210-1. liner notes.