It was released in 2002 by Voiceprint Records, and is the musician's most experimental, ambitious and elaborate output.

[1] Heavily influenced by the sonority of Syd Barrett, Stereolab and of the Canterbury scene (in particular Kevin Ayers and his 1970 release Shooting at the Moon),[2] Hisscivilization is characterized by the inclusion of electronic interludes, absent in Jupiter Apple's previous two releases,[3] in a move that polarized critics and fans alike.

The album was well-received upon its release, but many critics did not gravitate towards its heavily experimental sonority and long length.

Writing for AllMusic, François Couture gave it 3 out of 5 stars, saying it is "filled with catchy hooks, intriguing twists and self-indulgent stretches", and comparing Jupiter Apple with Cornelius and Beck.

[4] Matheus Donay of O Notório Abacaxi praised the album for its "Futuristic and Surrealist artfulness", but also criticized it for its length and stated that it requires "lots of patience" to listen to.