Hippo Lite is the second studio album by duo Drinks, which is made up of musicians Cate Le Bon and Tim Presley. It was released on April 20, 2018 through Drag City.
Composition Musically, Hippo Lite digs its heels into avant-pop and "first-rate" experimental rock, but especially post-punk sounds that range from "abstract [and] harsh" to "quiet" and "playful". Acid folk and freak folk styles have also been seen.
Critical reception
Hippo Lite was welcomed with generally positive reviews upon its release. On Metacritic, it holds a score of 74 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on 19 reviews.
Matthew Hogarth for DIY applauded it, noting its "moments of sheer chaotic genius married with brilliant songwriting".
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from AllMusic's Credits page for this record.
DRINKS Cate Le Bon Tim Presley
Additional musicians John Thomas II – drums
Technical Stephen Black – engineering Samur Khojula – mixing JJ Golden – mastering
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