Three (Four Tet album)

Three is the twelfth studio album by British electronic musician Four Tet. It was released on 15 March 2024 through Text Records.

Three
A grid of small photographs of various things tinted in different colours
Studio album by
Released15 March 2024 (2024-03-15)
Length44:50
LabelText
ProducerKieran Hebden
Four Tet chronology
Parallel / 871
(2020)
Three
(2024)
Singles from Three
  1. "Three Drums"
    Released: 27 April 2023
  2. "Loved"
    Released: 10 January 2024
  3. "Daydream Repeat"
    Released: 14 February 2024

Background and singles

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After the release of two solo albums in 2020, the musician collaborated with other artists, including Madlib, Skrillex and Fred Again, and fought a legal battle with the Domino Recording Company concerning streaming royalties in 2021 and 2022.[1] Returning to solo endeavours, Hebden released the lead single of his forthcoming album "Three Drums" on 27 April 2023, "a wall of electronic noise" supported by a "laid back beat" and a hint of "early 90s hip-hop".[2] The opening track "Loved" was released on 10 January 2024 and features a "slowed, mellow drum beat" combined with "soft keyboard sounds".[3]

The musician announced Three on 14 February, alongside the release of "Daydream Repeat", described as "gorgeously hypnotic".[4] The album artwork was designed by Jason Evans and Matthew Cooper.[5] In promotion of the record, Hebden is set to host the "Four Tet & Friends" event in New York on 4–5 May with performances from Floating Points, Ben UFO, and others.[6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Kieran Hebden

No.TitleLength
1."Loved"4:03
2."Gliding Through Everything"4:08
3."Storm Crystals"6:40
4."Daydream Repeat"6:08
5."Skater"4:15
6."31 Bloom"5:52
7."So Blue"5:29
8."Three Drums"8:15
Total length:44:50

Charts

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Chart performance for Three
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] 187
Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] 14
UK Albums (OCC)[9] 66
UK Dance Albums (OCC)[10] 1
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[11] 4

References

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  1. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (15 February 2024). "Four Tet announces forthcoming album, Three". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ Murray, Robin (27 April 2023). "Four Tet Returns With New Track "Three Drums"". Clash. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  3. ^ Duran, Anagricel (10 January 2024). "Four Tet shares immersive new single "Loved"". NME. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  4. ^ Sacher, Andrew (14 February 2024). "Four Tet details new album Three, shares "Daydream Repeat"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  5. ^ Monroe, Jazz (14 February 2024). "Four Tet Announces New Album Three, Shares Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  6. ^ Renshaw, David (14 February 2024). "Four Tet announces new album and party under a New York bridge". The Fader. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Ultratop.be – Four Tet – Three" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 March 2024.