The Classic (Joan as Police Woman album)
| The Classic | ||||
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| Studio album by Joan As Police Woman | ||||
| Released | March 10, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | Ground Control Studios, Maid's Room Studios, Vibromonk | |||
| Genre | Rock, jazz | |||
| Label | PIAS | |||
| Producer | Joan Wasser and Tyler Wood | |||
| Joan As Police Woman chronology | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 70/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Consequence of Sound | C |
| MusicOMH | |
| PopMatters | 6/10 |
| NME | 6/10 |
The Classic is the fourth studio album by the American artist Joan As Police Woman (aka Joan Wasser), released on March 10, 2014, through PIAS. It included the single "Holy City" that was inspired by a visit to Jerusalem.The song was described as "Motown-influenced pop fusion" and the release was supported by an Alex de Campi directed video.
The comedian Reggie Watts contributed beatboxing to the title track and rapping to the single "Holy City."
In 2016 it was awarded a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 20,000 copies throughout Europe.