Chorus (EP)

2014 EP by Holly Herndon
Chorus
EP by
Holly Herndon
ReleasedJanuary 21, 2014 (2014-01-21)
Length12:23
LabelRVNG Intl.
Holly Herndon chronology
Movement
(2012) 		Chorus
(2014) 		Platform
(2015)

Chorus is an EP by American composer and record producer Holly Herndon.[1] It was released on January 21, 2014, through RVNG Intl.[2] It received generally favorable reviews from critics.[3]

Background

Holly Herndon is an American composer and record producer.[1] Chorus is a follow-up EP to her debut studio album, Movement (2012).[4] It contains two tracks: "Chorus" and "Solo Voice".[2] The EP was released on January 21, 2014, through RVNG Intl., as a limited edition 12-inch vinyl and as a digital download.[2]

A music video was released for the title track "Chorus".[5] Akihiko Taniguchi directed the video.[6] It features 3D-rendered images of various home environments.[7]

"Chorus" would later appear on Herndon's second studio album, Platform (2015).[8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
FactStarStarStarStar[9]
Pitchfork8.0/10[10]
Resident Advisor4/5[11]
XLR8R7/10[12]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Chorus received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 74 out of 100 from 4 critic scores.[3]

Maya Kalev of Fact stated, "Chorus is informed by the conviction that the laptop is a performative instrument, and the political, aesthetic and practical implications of that premise."[9] Mark Richardson of Pitchfork commented that "The basic elements of 'Chorus' and 'Solo Voice' have much in common, but the difference in how they work is significant, which speaks to Herndon's expansive range as a composer."[10] Steve Kerr of XLR8R stated, "Experiments shouldn't necessarily have to reflect anything."[12] He added, "Even if it doesn't land any emotional blows, the record still has its dynamism to fall back upon."[12]

Accolades

Year-end lists for "Chorus"
Publication List Rank Ref.
Pitchfork The 100 Best Tracks of 2014
74
[13]
The Quietus Quietus Tracks of the Year 2014
1
[14]
Resident Advisor Top 50 Tracks of 2014
42
[15]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Holly Herndon.

Chorus track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Chorus"5:57
2."Solo Voice"6:26
Total length:12:23

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.[16]

  • Holly Herndon – custom software, recording
  • Mat Dryhurst – custom software
  • Mark Pistel – mixing
  • Rashad Becker – mastering
  • Will Work for Good – graphic design

References

  1. ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Holly Herndon". AllMusic. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Minsker, Evan (January 21, 2014). "Video: Holly Herndon: "Chorus"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Chorus [EP] by Holly Herndon". Metacritic. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  4. ^ Hughes, Josiah (January 7, 2014). "Holly Herndon Reveals New 12-Inch for RVNG Intl". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on April 15, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  5. ^ "Holly Herndon shares voyeuristic new video for 'Chorus'". Fact. January 21, 2014. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  6. ^ Hughes, Josiah (January 21, 2014). "Holly Herndon "Chorus" (video)". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on January 3, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  7. ^ Friedlander, Emily (January 21, 2014). "Video: Holly Herndon, "Chorus"". The Fader. Archived from the original on February 10, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  8. ^ Gordon, Jeremy (March 10, 2015). "Holly Herndon Announces Platform LP, Shares "Interference" Video". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Kalev, Maya (February 3, 2014). "Chorus". Fact. Archived from the original on June 1, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Richardson, Mark (February 7, 2014). "Holly Herndon: Chorus EP". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 14, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  11. ^ Finlayson, Angus (February 13, 2014). "Holly Herndon - Chorus". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on February 14, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c Kerr, Steve (January 23, 2014). "Holly Herndon Chorus". XLR8R. Archived from the original on January 26, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  13. ^ "The 100 Best Tracks of 2014 (page 3)". Pitchfork. December 14, 2014. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  14. ^ "Quietus Tracks Of The Year 2014 (In Association With Norman Records)". The Quietus. December 18, 2014. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  15. ^ "RA Poll: Top 50 tracks of 2014". Resident Advisor. December 19, 2014. Archived from the original on September 8, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  16. ^ Holly Herndon (2014). Chorus (vinyl booklet). RVNG Intl.
  • Chorus at Discogs (list of releases)
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