The Mosaic of Transformation

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The Mosaic of Transformation
Studio album by
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
ReleasedMay 15, 2020 (2020-05-15)
Length37:47
LabelGhostly International
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith chronology
The Kid
(2017)		 The Mosaic of Transformation
(2020)		 Let's Turn It into Sound
(2022)

The Mosaic of Transformation is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. It was released on May 15, 2020 under Ghostly International.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic76/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarHalf star[3]
Beats Per Minute71%[4]
Clash8/10[5]
Crack5/10[6]
Exclaim!8/10[7]
Loud and Quiet8/10[8]
Pitchfork7.2/10[9]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, The Mosaic of Transformation received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 76 out of 100 from 8 critic scores.[2]

Paul Simpson of AllMusic described the album as "an ever-shifting, multi-sensory mass of bubbling synths and cascading vocal arrangements."[3] Kaelen Bell of Exclaim! stated, "Voice, organ, wood blocks, string pads, vibraphone and sounds liquid and untraceable shift endlessly, a world of form that buzzes in your fingertips."[7]

Accolades

Year-end lists for The Mosaic of Transformation
Publication List Rank Ref.
Clash Clash Albums of the Year 2020
46

Track listing

The Mosaic of Transformation track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Unbraiding Boundless Energy Within Boundaries"1:07
2."Remembering"5:52
3."Understanding Body Messages"1:24
4."The Steady Heart"5:39
5."Carrying Gravity"7:03
6."The Spine Is Quiet In The Center"5:11
7."Overflowing"0:28
8."Deepening The Flow Of"0:27
9."Expanding Electricity"10:36
Total length:37:47
Japanese edition bonus tracks[11]
No.TitleLength
10."The Steady Heart" (single edit)4:32
11."Expanding Electricity" (single edit)5:33
Total length:47:10

Charts

Chart performance for The Mosaic of Transformation
Chart (2020) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[12]64

References

  1. Minsker, Evan (March 12, 2020). "Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Announces New Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  2. "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  3. Simpson, Paul. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  4. Hakimian, Rob (May 22, 2020). "Beats Per Minute Review". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  5. Jay Catling, Simon (May 14, 2020). "Clash Magazine Review". Clash. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  6. Indiana, Jake. "Crack Magazine Review". Crack Magazine. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  7. Bell, Kaelen (May 11, 2020). "Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Builds Intricate Structures of Sound on 'The Mosaic of Transformation'". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  8. Francis, Alex (May 11, 2020). "Loud and Quiet Review". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  9. Tavakoli, Mina (May 20, 2020). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  10. "Clash Albums Of The Year 2020". Clash. December 14, 2020. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  11. "「The Mosaic of Transformation」 | Plancha". Plancha official site (in Japanese). Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  12. "Official Album Downloads Chart on 22/5/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 21, 2026.