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| Angelic 2 the Core | |
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| Released | 22 June 2016 |
| Recorded | 2006–2016 |
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| Length | 94:57 |
| Label | CiFi |
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| Singles from Angelic 2 the Core | |
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Angelic 2 the Core is a studio album by American actor Corey Feldman, self-released on 22 June 2016 by his label CiFi Records.[2][3] It includes Feldman's first collaboration with musician Fred Durst, who was featured in the album's song "Seamless".[4]
Background
Production
Angelic 2 the Core is a concept album consisting of two discs; Angelic Funkadelic (2 Dance), containing electronic dance music influences, is dedicated to Michael Jackson, whereas Angelic Rockadelic (2 Rock), containing mostly rock music influences, is dedicated to Corey Haim.[5][6][1] The album prominently features artists like Snoop Dogg, Fred Durst, and Kurupt.[5][4]
Feldman has not elaborated on the process of and meaning of the songs in the album but has described the album as having a theme of "...good versus evil, heaven versus hell, that sort of thing" in a television appearance on NBC's The Today Show in September 2016.[7] In a 2016 Rolling Stone interview, Feldman intended to challenge his status as a teen star by making a concept album, stating "I like giving people what they least expect".[6] In a Movieweb interview, Feldman states "[Angelic 2 The Core] is a concept album in the sense that it does ties together, it does have a fluidity to it. And it does definitely take you on a journey that is connected."[1] Describing the process of the album, numerous outlets have stated the album was "a decade in the making".[1][2]
The album was funded primarily through Indiegogo.[1]
Release and reception
Angel 2 the Core was released on CD and digital platforms on 22 June 2016 by Feldman's label CiFi Records.[3][1] Feldman supported the album with a tour with his backing band Corey's Angels,[8] which included two appearances and two songs, "Go 4 It" with rapper Doc Ice taking Snoop Dogg's place, and "Take a Stand", on The Today Show; Feldman's performances on the Today Show attracted significant attention from prominent media outlets.[5][7] A song from the album, "Go 4 It" was released as a limited edition vinyl for Record Store Day 2017.[9][10][11]
His performances on the Today Show and the album received mostly negative and sympathetic reviews, owing to its overall presentation and quality of the album being "bizarre" and "weird", and Feldman's difficulties in his personal life.[5][12][13]
Nathan Rabin, writing for The A.V. Club, describes the album as a "goddamned bizarre piece of work" but has praised Feldman for "being creative, expressing himself and releasing a project that is deeply personal, if also deeply insane."; Rabin labeled and rated the album as a "Secret Success".[14] Similarly, Mark Hinson has praised Feldman's confidence in addition to dismissing his album, writing in the Tallahassee Democrat, "At least he’s a misguided Goonie with guts."[15] Chloe Bryan in Mashable describes Feldman's performance in The Today Show as "if Criss Angel's life became a musical".[7] Gavin Edwards in Rolling Stone sarcastically remarked on the album: "When you are succumbing to your demons and falling into a personal hell, the only route to salvation comes through hot blondes in white lingerie".[16] Justin Ivey in XXL Magazine remarks that Feldman's collaboration with Snoop Dogg for "Go 4 It" is unusual and one of the "stranger things".[17]
Numerous musicians have supported Feldman after the negative reception, including Pink, Miley Cyrus, and Kesha, who stated on her Instagram post, "It’s easy to sit at a computer and talk shit. It’s not easy to perform in front of millions. Keep your head up. Normal is BORING.".[18][19] Feldman has strongly defended his musicianship and his "Go 4 It" performance from the Today Show, responding "It was a song, O.K.? It wasn’t that weird. I’m sorry if it’s not good enough for you, but you don’t have to beat us up."[20]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ascension Millennium" | Corey Feldman, Rick Dixon | 5:37 |
| 2. | "Lovin' Lies" | Feldman | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Angelic 2 the Core" | Feldman, Dixon, Thomas Van Musser | 3:37 |
| 4. | "4Bidin Attraction" | Feldman, Crystal Nerhia | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Crossed the Line" | Feldman, Jon Carin | 4:03 |
| 6. | "Bad People" | Feldman, Andrew Bojanic, Liz Hooper | 4:29 |
| 7. | "Duh!" | Feldman | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Everybody" | Feldman, Michael DeBarge, David Louis Gardia, Van Musser, Fredrick Reeves, Melissa B, Tami Arrendell | 3:42 |
| 9. | "Lickety Splickety" | Feldman, Kurupt | 4:14 |
| 10. | "Go 4 It" | Feldman, Calvin Broadus, Mike Gonsolin, Nicholas Nitolli | 3:20 |
| 11. | "Test 1" | Feldman, Scott Page, Demario McDow | 5:53 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Seamless" | Feldman, Fred Durst, Page | 5:25 |
| 2. | "Wanna Break Free" | Feldman, Pharoa Barret | 2:59 |
| 3. | "Negativity" | Feldman | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Ya Got Me" | Feldman, Bojanic, Hooper | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Baby Blue Eyes" | Feldman | 4:54 |
| 6. | "4 My Love" | Feldman, Bojanic, Hooper | 4:52 |
| 7. | "We Wanted Change" | Feldman | 2:57 |
| 8. | "Take a Stand" | Feldman, David Dunn | 5:00 |
| 9. | "Remember 222 (Corey's Song)" | Feldman, Page | 4:20 |
| 10. | "Mercy" | Feldman, B Howard | 5:13 |
| 11. | "Working Class Hero" | John Lennon | 5:12 |
| 12. | "Hidden Track" | Feldman | 1:17 |
Personnel
Credits per AllMusic.[3]
- Corey Feldman – lead vocals, all instruments, producer
Guest musicians
- Snoop Dogg – featured artist in "Go 4 It"
- Fred Durst – featured artist in "Seamless"
- Kurupt – featured artist in "Lickity Splickity"
- Doc Ice – featured artist in "Everybody"
- Jon Carin – featured artist in "Crossed the Line"
- Kaya Jones – featured artist in "4Bidin Attraction"
- B Howard – featured artist in "Mercy"
References
Citations
- ^ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Orange 2016.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press 2016.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 AllMusic 2016.
- ^ 4.0 4.1 Lentini 2024.
- ^ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Kreps 2016.
- ^ 6.0 6.1 Sheffield 2016.
- ^ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Bryan 2016.
- ^ Nunez 2017.
- ^ Abram 2017.
- ^ Record Store Day 2017.
- ^ Galil & Warwick 2017.
- ^ Romano 2016.
- ^ Parker 2016.
- ^ Rabin 2016.
- ^ Hinson 2016.
- ^ Edwards 2024.
- ^ Ivey 2016.
- ^ Lang 2016.
- ^ Britton 2016.
- ^ Desta 2016.
Sources
- Styles, Aja; Deerwester, Jayme (2016-10-16). "Corey Feldman tries to explain his Angels and those Today Show performances". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Stewart, Allison (2017-06-22). "Corey Feldman is back, and it's — weird". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Orange, B. Alan (2016-08-13). "Corey Feldman Talks New Album, Sex Cults & 80s Movies". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Associated Press (2016-07-16). "Corey Feldman Celebrates Life, New Double-CD as He Turns 45". Billboard & Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Edwards, Gavin (2024-07-24). "The 50 Worst Album Covers of All Time". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Kreps, Daniel (2016-09-16). "Watch Corey Feldman's Bizarre 'Today Show' Interview, Odder Performance". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Sheffield, Rob (2016-11-01). "Corey Feldman Talks Musical Rebirth: 'I'm Like a Disease. I Won't Go Away'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Ivey, Justin (2016-09-15). "1980's Star Corey Feldman Links With Snoop Dogg for "Go 4 It"". XXL Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- The Guardian (2016-09-19). "Corey Feldman on Today show backlash: 'We're petrified to even go out'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Desta, Yohana (2016-09-19). "Corey Feldman Sobs After Viral Today Show Performance Sparks Backlash". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Parker, Ryan (2016-10-13). "Corey Feldman Returns to the 'Today' Show for Another Bizarre Performance". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Hinson, Mark (2016-12-31). "Corey Feldman follows in a long line of music-mugging actors". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Romano, Nick (2016-09-16). "Corey Feldman performs on the TODAY show". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Bryan, Chloe (2016-09-16). "Corey Feldman dressed like the Grim Reaper for a bizarre 'Today' performance". Mashable. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Record Store Day (2017-04-22). "Corey Feldman - Go 4 It (feat Snoop Dogg) b/w Everybody (feat Doc Ice)". Record Store Day. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Abram, Malcolm X (2017-04-19). "Sound Check: Record Store Day turns 10, Lock 3 lineup more of the same". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
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- AllMusic (2016-01-01). "Release: Angelic 2 the Core: Angelic Funkadelic/Angelic Rockadelic - Corey Feldman (CD - Cifi Records #5638725553)". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Galil, Leor; Warwick, Kevin (2017-04-19). "Record stores for Record Store Day heretics". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
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