Starless is a studio album by the American post-hardcore band Shiner.[5][6] It was released in April 2000.

Starless
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 18, 2000
Recorded1999
GenrePost-hardcore, math rock
Length43:48
LabelOwned & Operated[1]
ProducerPaul Malinowski[2]
Shiner chronology
Lula Divinia
(1997)
Starless
(2000)
The Egg
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Kerrang![4]

Critical reception

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Exclaim! wrote that "Shiner clean up their act by scrapping the lo-fi dirge and replacing it with a less cacophonous brand of guitar rock."[1] The Dallas Observer wrote that "Starless ranked among [2000]'s top albums, showcasing pristine melodies, new drummer Jason Gerken's ticking-time-bomb percussion, subtle wind-chime guitars and deceptively intense vocals."[7] The Coloradoan thought that "[Allen] Epley's songwriting and vocal skills ... are the high point of the release."[8] The Kansas City Star opined that the album is "brighter, richer and more sonically complex and refined" than Lula Divinia.[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Allen Epley and Shiner

No.TitleLength
1."Spinning"3:39
2."Giant's Chair"3:42
3."Kevin Is Gone"3:56
4."Unglued"5:03
5."The Arrangement"5:17
6."Glass Jaw Test"2:58
7."Semper Fi"3:19
8."Lazy Eye"4:57
9."Rearranged"2:35
10."Too Much of Not Enough"5:51
11."Starless"2:31
Total length:43:48

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Shiner Starless". exclaim.ca.
  2. ^ a b Finn, Timothy (August 25, 2000). "'Starless' an album, not fate of band - Shiner rolls with changes - in labels, new approach". The Kansas City Star. Preview. p. 32.
  3. ^ Hoard, Christian. Starless at AllMusic
  4. ^ Bird, Ashley (August 5, 2000). "Shiner: Starless | Albums". Kerrang!. EMAP: 46.
  5. ^ Iwasaki, Scott (April 21, 2000). "Shiner molds its own groove". Deseret News.
  6. ^ "Shiner with Someday I and Nosey Parker". Riverfront Times. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  7. ^ Miller, Andrew (July 18, 2002). "Over Easy". Dallas Observer.
  8. ^ Foster, Jim (21 Apr 2000). "Shiner, 'Starless'". Coloradoan. p. E2.
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