Venus in Leo is the fourth studio album by Australian band HTRK. It was released on 30 August 2019 by Ghostly International. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.
Background HTRK consists of Jonnine Standish and Nigel Yang. Venus in Leo is HTRK's first studio album since Psychic 9–5 Club (2014). The album was recorded in the band's home studio in the Dandenong Ranges outside of Melbourne. It includes a cover version of Missy Elliott's song "Hit 'Em wit da Hee". Music videos were released for "You Know How to Make Me Happy", "Venus in Leo", and "New Year's Day".
Critical reception
Paul Simpson of AllMusic described Venus in Leo as "HTRK's most sensuous material yet" and "the type of album that provokes repeated, enraptured listens." Joshua Minsoo Kim of Pitchfork commented that "HTRK are at their most vulnerable here, sounding in desperate need of sating desires before they are paralyzed by listlessness and disappointment." He added, "Venus in Leo is an album for those who feel doomed to a repeating cycle of failed loves and dashed hopes, for when one's existence can resemble the fading apparitions that adorn the album cover." Will Lynch of Resident Advisor stated, "HTRK create something their fans will never tire of: a dark, sensual, poetic languor that's theirs alone."
Accolades + Year-end lists for Venus in Leo Publication List Rank DJ Mag DJ Mag's Top 50 Albums of 2019
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
HTRK – production Nigel Yang – mixing Jeremy Yang – mixing Rashad Becker – mastering Warwick Baker – cover photography Nathan Corbin – inside photography Tony Lowe – inside photography JCS – sleeve design
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