The Menagerie

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The Menagerie
Studio album by Indigo Peak
Released 1st September 2023
Recorded 2023, IPR Studios. LA/London, England. White Bear Studios. Manchester, England. Studio Saint Germain. Paris, France.
Genre Alternative, Pop
Label IPR
Producer Andre Cassenove
Professional reviews
Indigo Peak chronology
Music From The Motion Picture
(2022)
The Menagerie
(2023)
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Singles from The Menagerie
  1. "Are We Having Any Fun Yet?"
    Released: 25th August 2023
  2. "I Will Show You Love (with Alesha)"
    Released: 3rd November 2023

The Menagerie the eighth studio album by alternative pop duo Indigo Peak, released on September 1st, 2023 via IPR.

Background[edit | edit source]

Indigo Peak began preparing tracks for 'The Menagerie' during their Indigo Peak & Co. Stadium tour in the summer of 2022.

As with their previous album ‘Music From The Motion Picture’, ‘The Menagerie’ was recorded in LA, London, Manchester and Paris.

Are We Having Any Fun Yet?’ preceded the albums release on August 25th, 2023. The track debuted at the top of the official charts, providing Indigo Peak with their 20th UK number one single. Whilst well received by critics, the track drew some negative attention for its horror inspired music video.

A single mix of ‘I Will Show You Love featuring new vocals and lyrics by Alesha was announced in early October 2023 with a release date slated for November 3rd of that year.

Influences[edit | edit source]

By definition a Menagerie is a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition. In a way I think everyone feels like the centrepiece in their own Menagerie from time to time.
Yannik Cassenove, Audite Magazine, August 2023.

Unlike their previous two concept driven LP’s, Indigo Peak opted for an eclectic collection of songs featuring acid house, pop and dance. On album track ‘Hold Me Down Gravity’ the duo were inspired by country music, their first foray into the genre.

Thematically the album deals with subjects such as love, death and mental-health. Lyrically writer Yannik Cassenove was inspired by his own struggles with the subjects over the previous year.

Album opener ‘Hey You!’ takes on the subject of influencer culture whilst poking fun at the group itself.

Critical Reception[edit | edit source]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source Rating
Metacritic 100/100
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 5/5 stars
DIY 5/5 stars
The Guardian 5/5 stars
The Independent 5/5 stars
The Skinny 5/5 stars
The Times 5/5 stars
NME 5/5 stars
Pitchfork 10/10
Rolling Stone 5/5 stars
Slant Magazine 5/5 stars

’The Menagerie’ received widespread critical acclaim from music critics. On Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics,'The Menagerie' has an average score of 100 based on 25 reviews, indicating 'universal acclaim'.

Tracklisting[edit | edit source]

All tracks produced by Andre Cassenove

No. TitleLyrics Length
1. "Hey You!"  Y. Cassenove 2:35
2. "Sayonara Motherfucker AKA Lost And Found"  Y. Cassenove 3:45
3. "Icarus"  Y. Cassenove 3:00
4. "Are We Having Any Fun Yet?"  Y. Cassenove 4:01
5. "You'll Be Alright"  Y. Cassenove 3:02
6. "I Will Show You Love"  Y. Cassenove 5:59
7. "Spark"  Y. Cassenove 3:30
8. "Back To Where You've Never Been"  Y. Cassenove 4:56
9. "Hold Me Down Gravity"  Y. Cassenove 4:00
10. "Desire"  Y. Cassenove 3:45
11. "Who I Should Love"  Y. Cassenove 5:23
Total length:
41:56

Chart Performance[edit | edit source]

‘The Menagerie’ debuted at number one on the official UK top 40, their seventh album to do so.

Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Top 40 Albums Chart 1

Personnel[edit | edit source]

Indigo Peak
  • Yannik Casseonve – lead vocals, songwriter, instrumentation
  • Andre Cassenove – backing vocals, producer, instrumentation, arrangements, mixing
Other vocalists
Art direction
  • Rob Potter – Photographer
  • Kieran Connor, Loft Creative – Designer