In Conflict
| In Conflict | ||||
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| Studio album by Owen Pallett | ||||
| Released | May 27, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | Hotel2Tango, Sonovox Studio[1] | |||
| Genre | Baroque pop, Electronic music | |||
| Length | 49:36 | |||
| Label | Domino/Secret City | |||
| Producer | Owen Pallett | |||
| Owen Pallett chronology | ||||
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In Conflict is the fourth full-length album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released May 27, 2014 on Domino Records and Secret City Records.[2] The album features English ambient musician Brian Eno, who plays guitar and synthesizers as well as providing vocals.[2][3] It was released on standard vinyl and CD as well as a limited edition double heavyweight LP. It was recorded by Mark Lawson.[1] Canadian and Japanese special editions include exclusive bonus tracks.[4]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (82/100) [5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Consequence of Sound | A-[7] |
| musicOMH |  [8] |
| NOW | [9] |
| Pitchfork Media | 8/10[10] |
| Rolling Stone | [11] |
At Rolling Stone, Ned Raggett rated the album three-and-a-half stars, stating that "In Conflict is a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art."[11] Sasha Geffen of Consequence of Sound graded the album an A-, writing that "In Conflict is ominous, gloomy, and marked with some of the most playful arrangements Pallett’s laid to date."[7] James Christopher Monger of AllMusic rated the album four-and-a-half stars, writing that the music contains a mixture of the "sugary opulence" reminiscent of Kishi Bashi and Jónsi and the "chilly refinement" akin to Björk circa 1997's Homogenic time period.
The album was a shortlisted nominee for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize.[12]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Am Not Afraid" | Owen Pallett[6] | 4:15 |
| 2. | "In Conflict" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 4:13 |
| 3. | "On a Path" | Owen Pallett | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Song for Five & Six" | Owen Pallett | 4:31 |
| 5. | "The Secret Seven" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 5:16 |
| 6. | "Chorale" | Owen Pallett | 3:53 |
| 7. | "The Passions" | Owen Pallett | 3:54 |
| 8. | "The Sky Behind the Flag" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 4:22 |
| 9. | "→ (1)" | Owen Pallett | 0:46 |
| 10. | "The Riverbed" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Infernal Fantasy" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 3:22 |
| 12. | "Soldiers Rock" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 4:56 |
| 13. | "→ (2)" | Owen Pallett | 1:51 |
Total length: |
49:36 | ||
- Domino Double LP bonus track
- "Bridle & Bit"
Personnel
- Owen Pallett – vocals, violin, viola, piano, ARP 2600, Nord G2X, Roland Juno-60, MiniMoog
- Matt Smith – bass, vocals
- Robbie Gordon – drums
- Brian Eno – synthesizers, guitar, vocals
- Thomas Gill – guitar
- Stef Schneider – percussion
- Daniela Gesundheit – vocals
- Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra
References
- 1 2 Minsker, Evan (6 February 2014). "Owen Pallett Announces New Album In Conflict Featuring Brian Eno, Plus Tour". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
- 1 2 "Owen Pallett announces release of new album 'In Conflict'". NME. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
- ↑ McGovern, Kyle (6 February 2014). "Owen Pallett Preps Brian Eno-Assisted Album 'In Conflict' for Spring Release". Spin. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
- ↑ "In Conflict (new album) – Owen Pallett fansite". Alpentine.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
- ↑ Critic Reviews for The Strange Boys and In Conflict. Metacritic. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- 1 2 Monger, James Christopher (May 25, 2014). "In Conflict – Owen Pallett | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- 1 2 Geffen, Sasha (May 27, 2014). "Album Review". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ↑ Baber, Andy (21 May 2014). "MusicOMH review". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ↑ Boles, Benjamin. "NOW review". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ↑ Greene, Jayson (26 May 2014). "Owen Pallett: In Conflict". Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- 1 2 Raggett, Ned. "Owen Pallett 'In Conflict' Album Review". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media LLC. June 5, 2014 (1210): 72. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Arcade Fire, Drake, Shad make Polaris Music Prize short list". CTV News, July 15, 2014.