In Conflict Explained

In Conflict
Type:studio
Artist:Owen Pallett
Cover:In-conflict-1.jpg
Border:yes
Recorded:Hotel2Tango, Sonovox Studio[1]
Genre:Baroque pop, electronic
Length:49:36
Label:Domino/Secret City
Producer:Owen Pallett
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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.[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

At Rolling Stone, Ned Raggett stated that "In Conflict is a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art." Sasha Geffen of Consequence of Sound wrote that "In Conflict is ominous, gloomy, and marked with some of the most playful arrangements Pallett’s laid to date." 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.[5]

Track listing

Domino Double LP bonus track

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Owen Pallett Announces New Album In Conflict Featuring Brian Eno, Plus Tour . Minsker . Evan . 6 February 2014 . . 7 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Owen Pallett announces release of new album 'In Conflict' . 6 February 2014 . . 7 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Kyle. McGovern. Owen Pallett Preps Brian Eno-Assisted Album 'In Conflict' for Spring Release . 6 February 2014 . . 7 February 2014.
  4. Web site: In Conflict (new album) – Owen Pallett fansite . Alpentine.com . 2014-07-14.
  5. http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/arcade-fire-drake-shad-make-polaris-music-prize-short-list-1.1914616 "Arcade Fire, Drake, Shad make Polaris Music Prize short list"