Map of What Is Effortless
# Map of What Is Effortless

Map of What Is Effortless is the second studio album by Telefon Tel Aviv, an American electronic music duo consisting of Joshua Eustis and Charles Cooper. It was released on Hefty Records in 2004.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
| Pitchfork | 6.3/10 |
| PopMatters | favorable |
| Stylus Magazine | A− |

Ron Schepper of Stylus Magazine called the album "a marvelous fusion of electronica and soul." Michael Endelman of Entertainment Weekly said, "Loneliness, loss, and the darker side of soul music are the subjects of Telefon Tel Aviv's second album, a stunning collision of techno blips, lush strings, and swooning R&B vocals." Sam Samuelson of AllMusic commented that "TTA manage to not only make their first great album, but also put in the first entry for the best of 2004."

## Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

Telefon Tel Aviv

* Joshua Eustis – lyrics (3), hammer (3), sound design, guitar, bass guitar, Nord keyboards, Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer piano, moog synthesizer, drums, claps, string arrangement, orchestra conducting, programming
* Charles Cooper – hammer (3), sound design, guitar, bass guitar, Nord keyboards, Rhodes piano, percussion, claps, snaps, orchestra recording, programming

Additional personnel

* Loyola University Chamber Orchestra – guest appearance (1, 2, 5, 7, 9)
* Damon Aaron – lyrics (2, 6, 9), vocals (2, 6, 9)
* Lindsay Anderson – vocals (3, 4, 8, 11), lyrics (4, 8)
* Kevin Duneman – drums (3, 6, 9)
* Turk Dietrich – impetus (5), wall (9)
* Fredo Nogueira – slide guitar (6), wall (9)
* Wendell Harrison – flute (6)
* Vahan Baladouni – orchestra recording assistance
* Brian Gardner – mastering
