Victorian America is the second album by Emily Jane White. It was released on October 9, 2009, in France by Talitres Records and on April 27, 2010, in the U.S. by Milan Records.
Critical reception
Allmusic gave a positive review, commenting that "White sticks with the formula, and ekes out another quiet triumph."Monger, James Christopher (2010). [ Victorian America - Emily Jane White] Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-06-18. By contrast, Slant Magazine opined that "there's a measure of sustained dreariness in the middling fulfillment of low expectations."Cataldo, Jess (2010-04-25). Emily jane White - Victorian America Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
Chart performance Victorian America debuted and peaked at #113 on the French Albums Chart. It spent a total of 6 weeks on the chart, becoming her highest and longest charting album to date.
Promotion The music videos for "Victorian America" (2009) and "A Shot Rang Out" (2010) was directed by a longtime collaborator Cam Archer.
The song "Liza" was featured on Pitchfork Media's Forkcast list.Bosman, Chris (2010-02-22). Emily Jane White: "Liza" Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
Track listing
Personnel Cam Archer - photography Nick Bobetsky - executive producer Jean-Christophe Chamboredon - executive producer Josh Fossgreen - bass (upright) Jennifer Grady - arranger, cello, vocals Ross Harris - arranger, drums, mixing Wainwright Hewlett - producer, engineer, mixing Carey Lamprecht - violin, arranger, vocals Jake Mann - arranger, bass (electric) Henry Nagle - pedal steel, arranger, guitar (electric) Josh Staples - design Emily Jane White - organ, guitar, percussion, piano, arranger, composer, vocals, producer
Charts Chart (2009)PeakpositionFrench Albums Chart113
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