DSU (album)

The title of the album is an abbreviation of Dream State University. It is derived from a comment Giannascoli's older sister, Rachel, had made. He explained ==Critical reception==

At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, DSU received an average score of 79, based on 13 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". NMEs Ben Homewood stated that the album "skillfully combines Neil Young's dusty American songcraft with scratchy lo-fi and wandering electronic influences." Dean Essner of Consequence of Sound said, "At its best, DSU cycles through that duality with aplomb, which will serve as an excellent introduction to his gigantic discography for all new fans." Clashs Mat Smith stated that the album "is enduring evidence that the purest, most interesting music inevitably comes without hefty production or marketing budgets." Rolling Stone critic Simon Vozick-Levinson said, "The more you listen, the more obvious it is that Alex G is a bright new talent in his own right." Accolades ==Track listing==

Credits adapted from the liner notes of DSU. • Alex Giannascoli – production, recording • Emily Yacina – vocals on tracks 3, 6, 11 • Samuel Acchione – tambourine on track 8 • Warren Hildebrand – audio mastering • Jason Mitchell – additional mastering • Rachel Giannascoli – artwork ==Release history==